The BEST episodes of Outer Banks season 1

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

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: 8/26/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

7.93

501 votes

#1 - 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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7.88

477 votes

#2 - 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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7.88

515 votes

#3 - 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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7.81

503 votes

#4 - 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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7.78

485 votes

#5 - 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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7.71

485 votes

#6 - 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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7.69

538 votes

#7 - 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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7.60

528 votes

#8 - 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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7.38

584 votes

#9 - The Lucky Compass

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/15/2020

Convinced that the clue found onboard the boat connects to his missing father, John B leads his friends on an increasingly frantic search for answers.

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7.30

702 votes

#10 - Pilot

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

After a hurricane, John B, JJ, Pope and Kiara plunge headlong into danger and adventure when they find a mysterious sunken wreck.

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