Surviving Black Hawk Down backdrop
Documentary•War & Politics

The Best Episodes of Surviving Black Hawk Down Season 1

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

Binge this in 2h 36m•Peaking at 7.8/10

In extraordinary detail, US soldiers and Somali fighters recall the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu and the now-famous downing of three Black Hawk helicopters.

Airs on
Netflix
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons1

All1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Surviving Black Hawk Down Season 1 Episode 1 - This Is Not New York
    7.7/10(187 votes)

    #1 - This Is Not New York

    S1:E1

    Somalia, 1993. An effort to end famine and civil war turns violent when a US mission to take out a rebel leader ends in the death of multiple civilians.

    Director:Jack Macinnes
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Surviving Black Hawk Down Season 1 Episode 2 - A Wall of Lead
    7.8/10(167 votes)

    #2 - A Wall of Lead

    S1:E2

    A routine raid to capture two of Aidid's lieutenants turns into a chaotic rescue operation when the Army Rangers are met with fierce Somali counterfire.

    Director:Jack Macinnes
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Surviving Black Hawk Down Season 1 Episode 3 - No Way Out
    7.8/10(161 votes)

    #3 - No Way Out

    S1:E3

    As news of the botched Black Hawk operation rattles America, video of a captive pilot shocks the globe. Will he be rescued?

    Director:Jack Macinnes
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"This Is Not New York" is the best rated episode of "Surviving Black Hawk Down" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 187 votes. Directed by Jack Macinnes and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/10/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "A Wall of Lead".