The BEST episodes of Outer Banks

Every episode of Outer Banks ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Outer Banks!

On an island of haves and have-nots, teen John B enlists his three best friends to hunt for a legendary treasure linked to his father's disappearance.

Last Updated: 4/29/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

The Coastal Venture

7.94

362 votes

#1 - The Coastal Venture

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/30/2021

John B, Pope, JJ and Kiara brace for a showdown on board the ship, while Sarah realizes the harsh truth of her distressing family situation.

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The Runway

7.91

501 votes

#2 - The Runway

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/15/2020

John B finally learns the truth about his dad — and sets off a chain of events that jeopardizes everything he and his friends have fought to accomplish.

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Parcel 9

7.87

476 votes

#3 - Parcel 9

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/15/2020

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.

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The Phantom

7.87

513 votes

#4 - The Phantom

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/15/2020

An island crawling with law enforcement and a looming tropical storm are just two of the obstacles facing John B as he tries to make his escape.

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Secret of the Gnomon

7.86

277 votes

#5 - Secret of the Gnomon

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/23/2023

The Pogues' search for El Dorado brings them deep into the jungle, where John B and Sarah face the ultimate test of their courage and family bonds.

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Midsummers

7.81

501 votes

#6 - Midsummers

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/15/2020

John B believes he's made a breakthrough in the hunt for the gold, but his desire to include Sarah in the quest causes friction among the friends.

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My Druthers

7.78

365 votes

#7 - My Druthers

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/30/2021

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

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Dead Calm

7.76

485 votes

#8 - Dead Calm

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/15/2020

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.

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The Darkest Hour

7.73

372 votes

#9 - The Darkest Hour

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/30/2021

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.

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The Bell Tower

7.70

486 votes

#10 - The Bell Tower

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/15/2020

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.

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Trapped

7.68

351 votes

#11 - Trapped

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/30/2021

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.

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Spy Games

7.67

537 votes

#12 - Spy Games

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2020

When John B's supervision-free home life catches up to him, he receives a well-timed assist — and some spiffing up — from the last person he expects.

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The Cross

7.65

358 votes

#13 - The Cross

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/30/2021

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.

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Homecoming

7.64

362 votes

#14 - Homecoming

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/30/2021

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.

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The Storm

7.62

209 votes

#15 - The Storm

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/7/2024

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.

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The Town Council

7.61

215 votes

#16 - The Town Council

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2024

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.

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Welcome to Kitty Hawk

7.60

272 votes

#17 - Welcome to Kitty Hawk

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/23/2023

With their ride to Orinoco waiting on the tarmac, Kiara and JJ run into several complications. Rafe has a change of heart.

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The Forbidden Zone

7.59

526 votes

#18 - The Forbidden Zone

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/2020

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.

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The Bells

7.56

305 votes

#19 - The Bells

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/23/2023

As her friends mount a rescue attempt, Kiara agrees to an uneasy truce with Rafe. A familiar sound grabs John B's attention.

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Welcome to Poguelandia

7.53

339 votes

#20 - Welcome to Poguelandia

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/23/2023

An unexpected rescuer takes the Pogues from a remote island to Barbados, where they encounter a powerful treasure hunter with his own agenda.

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Albatross

7.51

226 votes

#21 - Albatross

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/2024

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.

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Prayers

7.50

373 votes

#22 - Prayers

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/30/2021

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

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Heists

7.49

274 votes

#23 - Heists

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/23/2023

Sarah convinces an old friend to help with a high-risk, high-reward mission. Looking to access a museum collection, John B and his dad get creative.

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The Heist

7.48

366 votes

#24 - The Heist

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/30/2021

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.

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Decision Day

7.46

213 votes

#25 - Decision Day

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/2024

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.

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