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The Best Episodes of Outer Banks Season 1

Every episode of Outer Banks Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Outer Banks Season 1!

A tight-knit group of teens unearths a long-buried secret, setting off a chain of illicit events that takes them on an adventure they'll never forget.
Genres:Action & AdventureDramaMystery
Network:Netflix

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Outer Banks" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 2638 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/15/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Lucky Compass".

  • Pilot
    7.4/102,638 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/2020

    After a hurricane, John B, JJ, Pope and Kiara plunge headlong into danger and adventure when they find a mysterious sunken wreck.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Lucky Compass
    7.4/102,035 votes

    #2 - The Lucky Compass

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/15/2020

    Convinced that the clue found onboard the boat connects to his missing father, John B leads his friends on an increasingly frantic search for answers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Forbidden Zone
    7.5/101,887 votes

    #3 - The Forbidden Zone

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/2020

    As the gang hatches an illicit scheme to get to the bottom of the deep-sea mystery, John B confronts Sarah while Pope jumps at the chance for revenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Spy Games
    8.1/101,986 votes

    #4 - Spy Games

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2020

    When John B's supervision-free home life catches up to him, he receives a well-timed assist — and some spiffing up — from the last person he expects.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Midsummers
    7.9/101,834 votes

    #5 - Midsummers

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/15/2020

    John B believes he's made a breakthrough in the hunt for the gold, but his desire to include Sarah in the quest causes friction among the friends.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Parcel 9
    8.2/101,857 votes

    #6 - Parcel 9

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/15/2020

    A spooky island legend, a broken friendship and John B’s new living situation keep the crew on their toes as they search high and low for the treasure.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dead Calm
    8.0/101,730 votes

    #7 - Dead Calm

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/15/2020

    JJ's reckless behavior ramps up when the friends try to score some quick cash. Meanwhile, John B grows closer to Sarah — and makes her dad suspicious.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Runway
    8.4/101,895 votes

    #8 - The Runway

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/15/2020

    John B finally learns the truth about his dad — and sets off a chain of events that jeopardizes everything he and his friends have fought to accomplish.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Bell Tower
    8.0/101,771 votes

    #9 - The Bell Tower

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/15/2020

    With his options dwindling and enemies closing in, John B looks for an exit plan. Sarah feels pressured to pick a side. Pope lets his emotions out.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Phantom
    8.2/101,929 votes

    #10 - The Phantom

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/15/2020

    An island crawling with law enforcement and a looming tropical storm are just two of the obstacles facing John B as he tries to make his escape.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A