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The Best Episodes of Black Bird Season 1

Every episode of Black Bird Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Black Bird Season 1!

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As Jimmy Keene begins a 10-year prison sentence, he gets an incredible offer: If he can elicit a confession from suspected killer Larry Hall, Jimmy will be freed. Completing this mission becomes the challenge of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Black Bird Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(3955 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Jimmy Keene is living in the fast lane—until he gets a 10-year prison sentence. Behind bars, he's approached about a high-stakes deal for freedom.

    Director:Michaël R. Roskam
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Black Bird Season 1 Episode 2 - We Are Coming, Father Abraham
    7.9/10(3553 votes)

    #2 - We Are Coming, Father Abraham

    S1:E2

    Agent McCauley prepares Jimmy for the mission. Detective Miller questions Larry about the missing women, leading to a polygraph test.

    Director:Michaël R. Roskam
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Black Bird Season 1 Episode 3 - Hand to Mouth
    8.1/10(3395 votes)

    #3 - Hand to Mouth

    S1:E3

    Struggling with his transition to maximum security prison, Jimmy initiates a friendship with Larry. New holes in Larry's stories are uncovered.

    Director:Michaël R. Roskam
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Black Bird Season 1 Episode 4 - WhatsHerName
    8.0/10(3271 votes)

    #4 - WhatsHerName

    S1:E4

    In the aftermath of a prison riot, Jimmy and Larry find themselves with time to learn more about each other.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Black Bird Season 1 Episode 5 - The Place I Lie
    8.6/10(3615 votes)

    #5 - The Place I Lie

    S1:E5

    Jimmy's mounting fear and paranoia compel him to provoke Larry. McCauley and Miller have a breakthrough. Larry's therapist grows concerned.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Black Bird Season 1 Episode 6 - You Promised
    8.8/10(3746 votes)

    #6 - You Promised

    S1:E6

    Jimmy reaches his breaking point. Larry becomes suspicious. McCauley and Miller talk to an important person in Larry's life.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Black Bird" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 3955 votes. Directed by Michaël R. Roskam and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/7/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "We Are Coming, Father Abraham".