Black Sails

10 Best Episodes of Black Sails

The pirate adventures of Captain Flint and his men twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic “Treasure Island.” Flint, the most brilliant and most feared pirate captain of his day, takes on a fast-talking young addition to his crew who goes by the name John Silver. Threatened with extinction on all sides, they fight for the survival of New Providence Island, the most notorious criminal haven of its day – a debauched paradise teeming with pirates, prostitutes, thieves and fortune seekers, a place defined by both its enlightened ideals and its stunning brutality.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 28, 2023.

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Black Sails - S3E1

#15 - XIX. (Season 3 - Episode 1)

Flint and his crew wage war against the world. Eleanor receives an offer of clemency. Vane objects to Rackham's methods. One of Nassau's most notorious returns.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 2839 votes.

Black Sails - S4E8

#14 - XXXVI. (Season 4 - Episode 8)

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A rescue plan threatens to divide Flint and Silver. The true price of freedom becomes apparent to Max. Rackham seeks his prey. The Walrus enters uncharted territory.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 3011 votes.

Black Sails - S3E5

#13 - XXIII. (Season 3 - Episode 5)

Facing certain death, Silver pushes Flint to take action. Teach shows Vane a way forward. A new threat puts Eleanor and Rogers on notice. Max makes her play.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 2664 votes.

Black Sails - S4E1

#12 - XXIX. (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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The invasion of Nassau results in catastrophe, while Teach and Rackham look to avenge the death of Charles Vane and Eleanor gets acclimated to her new role.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 3394 votes.

Black Sails - S3E7

#11 - XXV. (Season 3 - Episode 7)

Flint and Silver return to Nassau, and a legend is born. A change in terms put Rackham and Bonny in jeopardy. Vane's mission evolves. Eleanor confides in Rogers.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 2585 votes.

Black Sails - S4E5

#10 - XXXIII. (Season 4 - Episode 5)

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Silver takes Flint's life in his hands; Billy drives a wedge; Eleanor risks everything; Rogers makes a stunning appeal.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 3179 votes.

Black Sails - S4E9

#9 - XXXVII. (Season 4 - Episode 9)

Silver and his men hunt for Flint on Skeleton Island. Madi receives an offer. Billy casts his lot.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 2966 votes.

Black Sails - S1E8

#8 - VIII. (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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The hunt for the Urca begins. Things change for Eleanor. Bonny and Rackham are haunted by their past sins.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 2665 votes.

Black Sails - S4E6

#7 - XXXIV. (Season 4 - Episode 6)

Nassau is delivered; Silver makes a painful amends; Madi and Flint are separated; Rogers searches for Eleanor.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 3174 votes.

Black Sails - S2E9

#6 - XVII. (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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Flint and Miranda come to grips with their past. Bonny makes clear her intentions to Rackham. Vane collects a huge prize. Eleanor issues a declaration of war.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 2370 votes.

Black Sails - S3E9

#5 - XXVII. (Season 3 - Episode 9)

Eleanor puts everything on the line to save Rogers. Billy recruits allies. Flint and Silver prepare for war.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 2692 votes.

Black Sails - S4E3

#4 - XXXI. (Season 4 - Episode 3)

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Max has a run-in with the law; Rogers reckons with the past; Flint and Madi come to an understanding; and Long John Silver returns.

The episode was rated 8.21 from 3275 votes.

Black Sails - S4E10

#3 - XXXVIII. (Season 4 - Episode 10)

Flint makes a final push to topple England. Silver seals his fate. Rackham confronts Rogers. Nassau is changed forever.

The episode was rated 8.26 from 3034 votes.

Black Sails - S2E10

#2 - XVIII. (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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Flint acquires an unlikely ally. Vane's crew seeks a sea change. Silver makes a sacrifice.

The episode was rated 8.48 from 2469 votes.

Black Sails - S3E10

#1 - XXVIII. (Season 3 - Episode 10)

Rogers and his forces come for the pirates. Rackham and Bonny face impossible odds. Silver demands answers from Flint. Billy crowns a king.

The episode was rated 8.65 from 2981 votes.

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