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The Worst Episodes of Washington Black

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Worst episode
S1E8 If You See My Mama, Whisper Her This...
6.4105 votes
Best episode
S1E2 Movements of Jah People
6.9127 votes
Top season
Season 1
6.7avg
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5h 58m
8 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Washington Black Season 1 Episode 8 - If You See My Mama, Whisper Her This...
    6.4/10(105 votes)

    S1:E8

    In Morocco, Wash reunites with Titch and discovers his father's true legacy. He and Tanna journey home on the Wind Sailer. A dreamlike reunion brings answers from the past as Wash's family sets sail toward a new future.

    Director:Wanuri Kahiu
    Writer:Selwyn Seyfu Hinds

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  2. Washington Black Season 1 Episode 6 - Selamiut
    6.5/10(100 votes)

    S1:E6

    Pursued by Willard, Wash faces a life-changing decision. As tensions rise between Tanna and McGee, Young Wash must carve his own path on a perilous Arctic journey.

    Director:Maurice Marable
    Writer:Marco Ramirez

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  3. Washington Black Season 1 Episode 5 - St. George and the Dragon
    6.6/10(102 votes)

    S1:E5

    Young Wash and Titch dodge capture, uncovering allies, threats, and shocking truths about Titch's family. In Halifax, Tanna's plan backfires, straining ties with Wash and Goff. As Wash's aquarium impresses, danger tests loyalty and ambition.

    Director:Maurice Marable
    Writers:Blaize Ali-Watkins, Michael Cobian

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  4. Washington Black Season 1 Episode 7 - J'ouvert Morning
    6.7/10(94 votes)

    S1:E7

    Wash urges Medwin to fight for love, then joins Tanna and Goff in London. At the Royal Science League, betrayals surface, and a reunion at the Wilde estate unveils a powerful truth about Wash's past.

    Directors:Maurice Marable, Rob Seidenglanz
    Writers:Shernold Edwards, Ann Cherkis

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  5. Washington Black Season 1 Episode 3 - Of Love & Caribbean Rum
    6.8/10(111 votes)

    S1:E3

    As Wash confronts his past, his bond with Tanna grows—but is tested by her engagement to McGee. Betrayed and ambushed by bounty hunters, Medwin must act fast. As secrets surface, loyalty and survival hang in the balance.

    Director:Rob Seidenglanz
    Writer:Frankie Benadriguez

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  6. Washington Black Season 1 Episode 1 - The Flying Man & the Musician
    6.8/10(154 votes)

    S1:E1

    In 1837 Halifax, inventor Washington Black chases flight while haunted by his past. He meets Tanna, a bold, independent woman. Together, they face trials and learn that daring to dream can defy the limits of their world.

    Directors:Wanuri Kahiu, Maurice Marable
    Writer:Selwyn Seyfu Hinds

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  7. Washington Black Season 1 Episode 4 - The Souls & Science of Black Folk
    6.9/10(109 votes)

    S1:E4

    Young Wash, Titch, and Theo head to Virginia to confront truths about Titch's father. In Halifax, Tanna's plan to sabotage her engagement backfires. Wash's daring dive to impress Goff brings both danger and a chance for something greater.

    Director:Maurice Marable
    Writer:Jennifer M. Johnson

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  8. Washington Black Season 1 Episode 2 - Movements of Jah People
    6.9/10(127 votes)

    S1:E2

    Young Wash and Titch flee a plantation in the Cloud Cutter but crash onto a pirate ship. In Halifax, Wash battles his past as his bond with Tanna deepens—a fight for survival and belonging amid growing tensions on land and sea.

    Directors:Wanuri Kahiu, Rob Seidenglanz
    Writer:Selwyn Seyfu Hinds

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Worst Episodes Summary

"If You See My Mama, Whisper Her This..." is the worst rated episode of Washington Black. It scored 6.4/10 from 105 votes. Directed by Wanuri Kahiu and written by Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, it aired on July 23, 2025. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Selamiut".

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