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The Best Episodes of The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1

Every episode of The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1!

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When Ren, a young son of a lighthouse keeper, rescues a stranger foundering in the rocks near his home, he learns the man was an aide to his true father, a great King. Ren is

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1 Episode 4 - Betrayal
    8.6/10(94 votes)

    S1:E4

    Ren meets one of his father's best captains but he and Niddler are captured by Bloth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Bill Matheny, Lane Raichert

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  2. The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1 Episode 5 - Victory
    8.3/10(91 votes)

    S1:E5

    An escape attempt for Ren and his friends to regain the First Treasure from Bloth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Laren Bright, Kristina Luckey

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  3. The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1 Episode 1 - The Quest
    8.2/10(121 votes)

    S1:E1

    How it all started for Ren on his journey to find the Thirteen Treasures of Rule.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Kelly Ward, Mark Young, Lane Raichert

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  4. The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1 Episode 3 - Break Up
    7.9/10(93 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ren and the crew discover the secrets of Niddler's past when they follow Konk to the island of Pandwa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Bill Matheny, Lane Raichert

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  5. The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1 Episode 2 - Dishonor
    7.5/10(103 votes)

    S1:E2

    Strange warriors called the Atani capture Ren and the crew as they try to avoid Bloth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Kelly Ward, Mark Young, Lane Raichert

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  6. The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1 Episode 6 - Andorus
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E6

    Tula changes when she discovers that she too is a Ecomancer. She and Teron battle Blight to restore the island of Andorus to its former beauty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1 Episode 7 - A Drop of Darkness
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E7

    Ren saves a mysterious woman from the Dark Water, but her selfishness puts the whole crew in danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1 Episode 8 - The Beast and the Bell
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E8

    Ren heeds a message from his dead father and takes the crew to Banjamaar to find the Bell of the First Sound.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1 Episode 9 - Panacea
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E9

    The crew finds a dangerous mud creature stands between them and one of the Treasures of Rule.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1 Episode 10 - King Niddler
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E10

    Niddler is mistaken for the savior of the Mobo, a race of monkey birds, but his delight turns to fear when he learns he must rescue his new subjects from the immense Feryx.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1 Episode 11 - The Collection
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E11

    The crew sails through the sinister Straits of Hedren, where ships have vanished for years.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Ehrman

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  12. The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1 Episode 12 - The Little Leviathan
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E12

    The crew rescues a baby Leviathan, but their grateful young friend causes trouble until its massive mother comes looking for her baby and interrupts Bloth's triumph over Ren.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Pirates of Dark Water Season 1 Episode 13 - The Darkdweller
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E13

    As Ren and the others celebrate having accomplished the first half of their task, Bloth corners the Wraith and forces them into fatal flight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Betrayal" is the best rated episode of "The Pirates of Dark Water" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 94 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Bill Matheny, Lane Raichert, it aired on 2/28/1991. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Victory".