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The Worst Episodes of Outer Banks

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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.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 8 - Family Plot
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Family Plot

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 9 - The Storm
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - The Storm

    S4:E9

    Pursued by police, the Pogues embark on the next stage of their mission with help from an unexpected source. Tensions flare when John B confides in JJ.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 4 - Homecoming
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Homecoming

    S2:E4

    Low on gas and strapped for cash, John B and Sarah run into trouble. Pope's appointment in Charleston takes an ominous turn over a proposed trade.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 7 - Mothers and Fathers
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Mothers and Fathers

    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:Unknown
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  5. Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 6 - The Town Council
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #5 - The Town Council

    S4:E6

    JJ learns about his past. The Pogues rally support for a zoning meeting that will decide their fate. Sarah and John B suss out a theory about the scroll.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 2 - The Heist
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #6 - The Heist

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 9 - Trapped
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Trapped

    S2:E9

    The Pogues deal with a slew of setbacks — a medical emergency, a nosy neighbor, parental ultimatums — as they attempt to save Pope's family legacy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 3 - Prayers
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Prayers

    S2:E3

    A desperate scramble for help lands John B and Sarah in questionable surroundings. Pope receives a mysterious summons to an out-of-town meeting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 8 - The Cross
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #9 - The Cross

    S2:E8

    Armed with new clues, the group braves perilous roads and swampland as they race to keep part of Pope's history from falling into the wrong hands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 6 - My Druthers
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #10 - My Druthers

    S2:E6

    John B bristles when Sarah reconnects with a former flame. Ward's web of lies starts to unravel. Pope discovers a shocking family secret.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 8 - Tapping the Rudder
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Tapping the Rudder

    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:Unknown
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  12. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 3 - The Forbidden Zone
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    #12 - The Forbidden Zone

    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:Unknown
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  13. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 7 - The Bonfire
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #13 - The Bonfire

    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:Unknown
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  14. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 7 - Happy Anniversary
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Happy Anniversary

    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:Unknown
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  15. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 1 - The Gold
    8.0/10(42 votes)

    #15 - The Gold

    S2:E1

    John B tries to evade capture as he zeroes in on the gold, but a promise to Sarah could derail his plans. Back home, his friends face life without him.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 4 - The Diary
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #16 - The Diary

    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:Unknown
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  17. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 2 - The Bells
    8.1/10(28 votes)

    #17 - The Bells

    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:Unknown
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  18. Outer Banks Season 3 Episode 3 - Fathers and Sons
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Fathers and Sons

    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:Unknown
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  19. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 6 - Parcel 9
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Parcel 9

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown
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  20. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 7 - Dead Calm
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #20 - Dead Calm

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown
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  21. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 2 - The Lucky Compass
    8.4/10(80 votes)

    #21 - The Lucky Compass

    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:Unknown
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  22. Outer Banks Season 2 Episode 5 - The Darkest Hour
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #22 - The Darkest Hour

    S2:E5

    JJ cooks up a risky plan to help out John B. Pope hunts down information about the key. Kiara and Sarah both deal with family fallout over the Pogues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 2 - Blackbeard
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Blackbeard

    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:Unknown
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  24. Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 5 - Albatross
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Albatross

    S4:E5

    The Pogues scramble when the sheriff turns up at the worst possible time. JJ receives a mysterious letter. The amulet's clues point to Charleston.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Outer Banks Season 1 Episode 9 - The Bell Tower
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #25 - The Bell Tower

    S1:E9

    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:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Family Plot" is the worst rated episode of "Outer Banks". It scored 6.7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/7/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Storm".