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The Worst Episodes of The Buccaneers

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Worst episode
S1E1 American Poison
6.6462 votes
Best episode
S1E8 Wedding of the Season
7.7380 votes
Top season
Season 2
7.2avg
Binge time
13h 5m
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Buccaneers Season 1 Episode 1 - American Poison
    6.6/10(462 votes)

    S1:E1

    A group of young American heiresses are changed forever when they're whisked across the Atlantic to London.

    Director:Charlotte Regan
    Writer:Katherine Jakeways

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  2. The Buccaneers Season 1 Episode 2 - Women or Wives
    6.9/10(394 votes)

    S1:E2

    Conchita hosts a raucous country house party. Jinny and Lizzy go head-to-head for the same man. Nan reveals a secret.

    Director:Susanna White
    Writer:Katherine Jakeways

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  3. The Buccaneers Season 2 Episode 4 - Ice Cream
    6.9/10(282 votes)

    S2:E4

    From sun-drenched Italy to a champagne-soaked English garden party, emotions run high and chances are taken.

    Director:William McGregor
    Writer:Georgia Christou

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  4. The Buccaneers Season 2 Episode 5 - A Whole Love
    6.9/10(264 votes)

    S2:E5

    The buccaneers prepare for Lizzy's wedding day. Nan returns to face the music as things get more complicated.

    Director:Rachel Leiterman
    Writer:Ava Pickett

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  5. The Buccaneers Season 1 Episode 5 - Failed Betrayal
    7.0/10(321 votes)

    S1:E5

    Things unravel during a weekend at Guy's family home, as Nan finds herself feeling torn. Mabel and Honoria get closer.

    Director:Richard Senior
    Writers:Emma Jane Unsworth, Roanne Bardsley

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  6. The Buccaneers Season 1 Episode 3 - The Perfect Duchess
    7.1/10(377 votes)

    S1:E3

    At the exclusive Tintagel ball, Nan considers the prospect of becoming a duchess. Conchita struggles with her mother-in-law's approval.

    Director:Richard Senior
    Writer:Katherine Jakeways

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  7. The Buccaneers Season 2 Episode 8 - She Knows
    7.2/10(220 votes)

    S2:E8

    The end-of-season Tintagel Ball sets off an explosive chain of revelations and betrayals—and Nan's life will never be the same.

    Director:John Hardwick
    Writer:Katherine Jakeways

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  8. The Buccaneers Season 2 Episode 3 - Get Her Out
    7.2/10(248 votes)

    S2:E3

    A betrayal, a reunion, and an unexpected spark—Lizzy's enchanted birthday party will be one to remember.

    Director:Charlie Manton
    Writer:Roanne Bardsley

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  9. The Buccaneers Season 2 Episode 1 - The Duchess of Tintagel
    7.2/10(280 votes)

    S2:E1

    Nan's wedding day is in full swing, but a surprise appearance by someone from her past threatens to derail the festivities.

    Directors:Rachel Leiterman, William McGregor
    Writer:Katherine Jakeways

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  10. The Buccaneers Season 1 Episode 6 - It's Christmas
    7.2/10(303 votes)

    S1:E6

    The gang head to Scotland for a Christmas getaway. Lizzy makes a confession. James' behavior escalates. Nan faces a hard choice.

    Director:Charlotte Regan
    Writer:Anna-Maria Ssemuyaba

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  11. The Buccaneers Season 2 Episode 6 - Every Single Piece of My Heart
    7.3/10(274 votes)

    S2:E6

    Tensions are set aside—for now—to help Jinny fight for her freedom.

    Director:Rachel Leiterman
    Writer:Dana Fainaru

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  12. The Buccaneers Season 1 Episode 7 - First Footing
    7.3/10(303 votes)

    S1:E7

    The Brightlingseas host a New Year's Eve party where the bombshell news is the hot topic. Tensions flare as Theo and Guy's rivalry explodes.

    Director:Charlotte Regan
    Writer:Roanne Bardsley

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  13. The Buccaneers Season 2 Episode 2 - Holy Grail
    7.4/10(257 votes)

    S2:E2

    Amid the Tintagel spring gala, Lizzy grapples with whether to share crucial information with Nan.

    Director:Charlie Manton
    Writer:Katherine Jakeways

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  14. The Buccaneers Season 2 Episode 7 - All Rise
    7.5/10(201 votes)

    S2:E7

    In New York, the scandalous St. George divorce trial is underway. Nan copes with further revelations about her birth mother.

    Director:John Hardwick
    Writer:Alex Straker

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  15. The Buccaneers Season 1 Episode 4 - Homecoming
    7.5/10(356 votes)

    S1:E4

    The girls return to New York for a grand celebration. Nan seeks answers from her family. James begins to manipulate Jinny.

    Director:Richard Senior
    Writer:Catherine Shepherd

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  16. The Buccaneers Season 1 Episode 8 - Wedding of the Season
    7.7/10(380 votes)

    S1:E8

    Nan must figure out her path forward. Jinny feels trapped. Mrs. St. George reckons with the state of her family.

    Director:Charlotte Regan
    Writer:Katherine Jakeways

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Worst Episodes Summary

"American Poison" is the worst rated episode of The Buccaneers. It scored 6.6/10 from 462 votes. Directed by Charlotte Regan and written by Katherine Jakeways, it aired on November 8, 2023. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Women or Wives".

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