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On a North Carolina island of haves and have-nots, John B and his tight-knit crew of friends find mystery and adventure while hunting for lost treasure.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 10 - The Blue Crown
    6.3/10(2873 votes)

    S4:E10

    The hunt for Groff heats up in Morocco. In a deadly race to claim the crown, loyalties are tested — and a moment of treachery changes everything.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  2. Outer Banks Season 5 Episode 2 - The Crown
    7.0/10(1488 votes)

    S5:E2

    With her quest for vengeance hanging in the balance, Kiara strikes an uneasy deal with a rival. Groff's scheme to get rich goes sideways in Dubrovnik.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  3. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 4 - The Diary
    7.1/10(1785 votes)

    S3:E4

    An emotional homecoming is easier for some than others. Big John searches for the diary. Ward's plans for a prized possession don't sit well with Rafe.

    Director:Darnell Martin
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  4. Outer Banks Season 5 Episode 1 - The Crossing
    7.1/10(1724 votes)

    S5:E1

    Devastated by a loss and stranded in Morocco, the Pogues navigate a treacherous border crossing as they race to intercept Groff — and the Blue Crown.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  5. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 3 - Fathers and Sons
    7.2/10(1829 votes)

    S3:E3

    Big John and John B pick up where they left off — for better or worse. Cleo and Pope form a new club. Rafe reconnects with Ward.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  6. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 6 - The Dark Forest
    7.2/10(1726 votes)

    S3:E6

    Secrets threaten to drive a wedge between John B and his friends. Sarah revisits a past life. Pope reaches a breaking point.

    Director:Valerie Weiss
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 2 - The Bells
    7.3/10(1908 votes)

    S3:E2

    As her friends mount a rescue attempt, Kiara agrees to an uneasy truce with Rafe. A familiar sound grabs John B's attention.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  8. Outer Banks Season 5 Episode 3 - The Square Grouper
    7.3/10(1350 votes)

    S5:E3

    The crew hits rock bottom with a hostile homecoming to the OBX, but the tide begins to turn when John B snags a lucrative catch.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  9. Outer Banks Season 5 Episode 4 - Inside Job
    7.3/10(1300 votes)

    S5:E4

    With Sarah's life at stake, Rafe runs interference at a Kook golf tournament while John B attempts a brazen heist in the heart of Figure 8.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  10. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 2 - The Lucky Compass
    7.4/10(3031 votes)

    S1:E2

    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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  11. Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 3 - The Lupine Corsairs
    7.4/10(1579 votes)

    S4:E3

    The sheriff grills the Pogues about their dealings with Wes Genrette. JJ and Kiara have another close call. Pope gets wind of a mysterious artifact.

    Director:Gonzalo Amat
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  12. Outer Banks Season 5 Episode 5 - The Scytale
    7.4/10(1231 votes)

    S5:E5

    Kiara and Pope search for a mysterious artifact that could unlock the Blue Crown's powers. Rafe faces mounting pressure to sell Tannyhill to developers.

    Director:Lukas Ettlin
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  13. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(3927 votes)

    S1:E1

    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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  14. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 3 - The Forbidden Zone
    7.5/10(2837 votes)

    S1:E3

    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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  15. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 7 - The Bonfire
    7.5/10(2209 votes)

    S2:E7

    Reeling from Ward's actions, Sarah finds her loyalties to John B and the Pogues put to the test. At the annual bonfire, jealousies and tempers flare.

    Director:Darnell Martin
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  16. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 1 - Poguelandia
    7.5/10(2228 votes)

    S3:E1

    An unexpected rescuer takes the Pogues from a remote island to Barbados, where they encounter a powerful treasure hunter with his own agenda.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  17. Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 1 - The Enduro
    7.5/10(1975 votes)

    S4:E1

    Flush with success, the Pogues have big plans to invest in their future. But when their fortunes take a turn, will a bold gamble pay off?

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  18. Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 7 - Mothers and Fathers
    7.5/10(1425 votes)

    S4:E7

    As a confrontation on Goat Island turns perilous, Sarah confirms a suspicion while searching for JJ, Pope's future falters, and Topper taunts John B.

    Director:Erica Dunton
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  19. Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 2 - Blackbeard
    7.6/10(1674 votes)

    S4:E2

    A strange tale of a family curse makes the Pogues think twice about accepting a lucrative offer to search for an amulet linked to Blackbeard.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  20. Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 8 - Family Plot
    7.6/10(1406 votes)

    S4:E8

    While JJ heads out on a grim mission with Groff, Sarah reveals her big news, Pope faces a moment of truth, and Rafe helps the sheriff connect the dots.

    Director:Erica Dunton
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  21. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 2 - The Heist
    7.7/10(2507 votes)

    S2:E2

    With time running out, John B and Sarah strike an uneasy bargain, while Kiara, JJ and Pope search for evidence that could implicate Ward and Rafe.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writer:Josh Pate

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  22. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 7 - Happy Anniversary
    7.7/10(1748 votes)

    S3:E7

    With Singh on the move, John B and JJ scramble to catch him. Pope makes a breakthrough. Sarah questions where her loyalties lie.

    Director:Gonzalo Amat
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 8 - Tapping the Rudder
    7.7/10(1715 votes)

    S3:E8

    Rafe lays his cards on the table and Sarah calls in two favors. JJ's unorthodox plan to get to South America lands John B in hot water.

    Director:Valerie Weiss
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  24. Outer Banks Season 5 Episode 6 - The Big Easy
    7.7/10(1230 votes)

    S5:E6

    Sarah and John B hit the road to pursue a fresh lead in New Orleans, where Sarah comes face-to-face with a figure from her past.

    Director:Lukas Ettlin
    Writers:Josh Pate, Shannon Burke

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  25. Outer Banks Season 5 Episode 7 - Bal des Sauvages
    7.7/10(1257 votes)

    S5:E7

    The Pogues infiltrate a glitzy masquerade party, where Kiara angles for access to the scytale drawings — and crosses paths with a murderous enemy.

    Director:Darren Genet
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Blue Crown" is the worst rated episode of "Outer Banks". It scored 6.3/10 based on 2873 votes. Directed by Jonas Pate and written by Josh Pate, Shannon Burke, it aired on 11/7/2024. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Crown".