The Best Episodes of Outer Banks Season 1

#1 Fan Favorite
8.5/10(2880 votes)
#1 - The Runway
S1:E84/15/2020
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:Valerie Weiss
Writer:Rachel Alter
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Director:Valerie Weiss
Writer:Rachel Alter
8.3/10(2950 votes)
#2 - The Phantom
S1:E104/15/2020
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:Jonas Pate
Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke
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Director:Jonas Pate
Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke
8.2/10(2994 votes)
#3 - Spy Games
S1:E44/15/2020
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:Cherie Nowlan
Writer:Jonas Pate
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Director:Cherie Nowlan
Writer:Jonas Pate
8.2/10(2798 votes)
#4 - Parcel 9
S1:E64/15/2020
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:Jonas Pate
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jonas Pate
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(2799 votes)
#5 - Midsummers
S1:E54/15/2020
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:Jonas Pate
Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke
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Director:Jonas Pate
Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke
8.0/10(2633 votes)
#6 - Dead Calm
S1:E74/15/2020
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:Valerie Weiss
Writer:Kathleen Hale
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Director:Valerie Weiss
Writer:Kathleen Hale

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#7 - The Bell Tower
S1:E94/15/2020
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:Jonas Pate
Writers:Dan Dworkin, Jay Beattie
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Director:Jonas Pate
Writers:Dan Dworkin, Jay Beattie
7.5/10(3943 votes)
#8 - Pilot
S1:E14/15/2020
After a hurricane, John B, JJ, Pope and Kiara plunge headlong into danger and adventure when they find a mysterious sunken wreck.
Director:Jonas Pate
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jonas Pate
Writer:Unknown
7.5/10(2847 votes)
#9 - The Forbidden Zone
S1:E34/15/2020
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:Cherie Nowlan
Writer:Josh Pate
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Director:Cherie Nowlan
Writer:Josh Pate
7.4/10(3043 votes)
#10 - The Lucky Compass
S1:E24/15/2020
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:Jonas Pate
Writer:Shannon Burke
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Director:Jonas Pate
Writer:Shannon Burke

The Best Episodes of Outer Banks Season 1

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#1 - The Runway

#2 - The Phantom

#3 - Spy Games

#4 - Parcel 9

#5 - Midsummers

#6 - Dead Calm

The 20 BEST Episodes of Outer Banks

#7 - The Bell Tower

#8 - Pilot

#9 - The Forbidden Zone

#10 - The Lucky Compass

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The Best Episodes of Outer Banks Season 1

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The 20 BEST Episodes of Outer Banks

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