The WORST episodes of Our Flag Means Death
Every episode of Our Flag Means Death ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Our Flag Means Death!
Stede Bonnet's career as "The Gentleman Pirate" may represent the worst midlife crisis in history. In 1717, Bonnet, a retired British army major with a large plantation in Barbados, abandoned his family and fortune, bought a ship, and joined the infamous Blackbeard for a life, albeit a brief one, of piracy on the high seas.
#1 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/3/2022
Aristocrat-turned-pirate-captain Stede Bonnet is put to the test when his crew encounters a British naval vessel.
#2 - A Damned Man
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/3/2022
Stede battles feelings of guilt while hunting for missing hostages. Lucius makes a surprising discovery.
#3 - A Gentleman Pirate
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/3/2022
Stede (a.k.a. “The Gentleman Pirate”) conducts business in the Republic of Pirates. Oluwande and Jim face their past.
#4 - Man on Fire
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/19/2023
As Blackbeard reevaluates his life, Stede revels in his newfound infamy. With some help from Jim, Oluwande reunites with a hesitant Zheng.
#5 - Red Flags
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2023
Aboard Zheng’s ship, Stede, Olu, and Black Pete have surprising revelations while Blackbeard’s crew plots their revenge.
#6 - Impossible Birds
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2023
While Stede adjusts to his new normal, a heartbroken Blackbeard fills the void with daily raids – sparking concern amongst Izzy and the crew.
#7 - This Is Happening
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/17/2022
A trip to St. Augustine reveals more about Jim’s past. Stede leads Blackbeard on an adventure.
#8 - Discomfort in a Married State
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/10/2022
As the threat of attack looms, Blackbeard and Stede finally meet. Jim fields questions from an overly curious crew.
#9 - The Art of F**kery
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/10/2022
Stede and crew stage a spectacle. Blackbeard struggles to carry out his plan.
#10 - Calypso's Birthday
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2023
While the crew celebrates Calypso’s birthday, Blackbeard faces a violent party-crasher seeking revenge.
#11 - The Curse of the Seafaring Life
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2023
As Blackbeard remains plagued by the distrust of his crew, Izzy schools Stede on how to be an effective captain.
#12 - Act of Grace
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/24/2022
Captured and facing trial, Stede and Blackbeard face tough choices and an uncertain future.
#13 - The Best Revenge Is Dressing Well
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/10/2022
Blackbeard and Stede attend a fancy party. Oluwande and Frenchie embrace false identities. Izzy and Lucius go head-to-head.
#14 - Fun and Games
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2023
After he’s banished from the Revenge, Blackbeard unwittingly receives relationship advice from some dysfunctional old friends.
#15 - We Gull Way Back
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/17/2022
The arrival of Blackbeard’s old buddy leaves Stede feeling like the odd man out. As Oluwande mourns a loss, Jim seeks answers from Spanish Jackie.
#16 - Mermen
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/26/2023
After watching the Republic of Pirates crumble, Stede and Zheng pursue Prince Ricky Barnes, the Revenge crew schemes to escape imprisonment, and Blackbeard plots a return to piracy… leading to triumph and a devastating loss.
#17 - The Innkeeper
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2023
While the Revenge crew gleefully reunites under Zheng’s reign, Stede attempts to bring back Blackbeard, who must face his own difficult truths.
#18 - Wherever You Go, There You Are
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/24/2022
While Stede attempts to reenter his old life, Blackbeard tends to a wounded heart.