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The Best Episodes of Black Sails Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Black Sails Season 1 Episode 8 - VIII.
    8.7/10(2959 votes)

    S1:E8

    Silver gives Flint the last details of the schedule with the location of the ship. Eleanor's situation changes when the supply ships get sunk in the bay. Meanwhile with Mutiny rising up aboard the Walrus, Gates makes a vital decision.

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writers:Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg

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  2. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 5 - V.
    8.2/10(2780 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Marc Munden
    Writer:Doris Egan

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  3. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 6 - VI.
    8.0/10(2611 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writer:Heather Bellson

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  4. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 7 - VII.
    8.0/10(2577 votes)

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Marc Munden
    Writer:Michael Angeli

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  5. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 1 - I.
    7.8/10(4065 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Neil Marshall
    Writers:Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg

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  6. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 4 - IV.
    7.7/10(2743 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Sam Miller
    Writer:Brad Caleb Kane

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  7. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 2 - II.
    7.6/10(3153 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Sam Miller
    Writers:Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg

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  8. Black Sails Season 1 Episode 3 - III.
    7.5/10(2916 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Neil Marshall
    Writers:Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"VIII." is the best rated episode of Black Sails season 1. It scored 8.7/10 from 2,959 votes. Directed by T.J. Scott and written by Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg, it aired on March 15, 2014. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "V.".