The BEST episodes of Black Sails season 1

Every episode of Black Sails season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Black Sails season 1!

“They’re not animals, they’re men starved of hope.” Its 1715, the apex of the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean. Its lawless territory, controlled by dozens of the most notorious pirates in history, the most feared of which is Captain Flint. The British Navy returns to shore, and as their threats loom, the real Flint emerges; a man driven by deep, complex, and even romantic motives. Its now war in the West Indies, and the waters of Nassau have never been bloodier. He allies with the daughter of a local smuggling kingpin Eleanor Guthrie, smooth talking rebel John Silver, vicious outlaw Charles Vane, legacy seeker Jack Rackham, silent assassin Anne Bonny, and a retired legend… Blackbeard. Blood, rebellion, war, love, honor, freedom. This dark, gritty drama shows the reality and cost of fighting for true freedom from the losers of history that were painted in the stories as monsters of their time.

Last Updated: 9/18/2024Network: STARZStatus: Ended
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VIII.
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7.91
3825 votes

#1 - VIII.

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/15/2014

The hunt for the Urca begins. Things change for Eleanor. Bonny and Rackham are haunted by their past sins.

Directors: T.J. Scott
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VII.
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7.67
3864 votes

#2 - VII.

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/8/2014

Flint comes clean with Gates. Randall's actions cause problems for Silver. Eleanor suffers a loss. Max helps Rackham. Vane faces his biggest challenge.

Directors: Marc Munden
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V.
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7.66
4269 votes

#3 - V.

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2014

Bonny confesses. Rackham makes a life-altering decision. Richard forces Eleanor's hand. A chess match is organized for Flint and the Walrus crew.

Directors: Marc Munden
Writer: Doris Egan
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VI.
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7.62
3848 votes

#4 - VI.

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/1/2014

Chasing the Andromache is a pricey endeavor. Eleanor needs help from Silver. Billy believes Gates should confront Flint. Bonny takes a stand.

Directors: T.J. Scott
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I.
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7.61
6607 votes

#5 - I.

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2014

Whilst facing threats on all sides, including a possible mutiny, Captain Flint hires a young sailor named John Silver, who hides his most precious possession. As the Royal Navy gets ever more powerful, Eleanor keeps order on New Providence.

Directors: Neil Marshall
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7.51
5369 votes

#6 - II.

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2014

Flint discovers a thief amongst his crew. Eleanor must make a difficult decision. John hides with Max, inside a brothel.

Directors: Sam Miller
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III.
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7.46
4522 votes

#7 - III.

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2014

While Flint and Gates realise they need help to find the Urca d'Lima, John and Billy have to increase the crew's morale. Vane impresses Eleanor and Gates receives a promotion.

Directors: Neil Marshall
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IV.
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7.41
4233 votes

#8 - IV.

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2014

Captain Flint is warned about Billy. Vane encounters someone from his past. Eleanor asks her father for help. The crew of The Walrus suffer a disastrous undertaking.

Directors: Sam Miller
Writer: Brad Kane
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