List of Black Sails episodes

Black Sails is a television drama series created by Jon Steinberg and Robert Levine for Starz that debuted on January 25, 2014.[1] It is produced by Film Afrika Worldwide and Platinum Dunes. It is written as a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Treasure Island. On July 26, 2013, Starz renewed the show for a ten-episode second season. The early renewal was based on the positive fan reaction to the show at the San Diego Comic-Con.[2] The series was renewed for a third season on October 12, 2014, before its second season had started airing.[3] As of March 28, 2015, 18 episodes of Black Sails have aired, concluding the second season.

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 8 January 25, 2014 March 15, 2014
2 10 January 24, 2015 March 28, 2015

Episodes

Season 1 (2014)

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11"I."Neil MarshallJonathan E. Steinberg & Robert LevineJanuary 25, 20140.85[4]
In the series premiere, John Silver joins Captain Flint's crew as the ship's new cook while holding a highly valuable page of the Captain's Log from the English ship he was previously on. Meanwhile Captain Flint faces a potential mutiny from his crew and must work to secure their support and recruits his first mate Billy Bones's help to overthrow the mutineer's leader Singleton. Also Eleanor Guthrie tries to keep order on the lawless island of New Providence conducting her father's business as the Royal Navy's suspicions of the pirates grow stronger.
22"II."Sam MillerJonathan E. Steinberg & Robert LevineFebruary 1, 20140.84[5]
After Captain Flint reveals Singleton as the thief in front of his crew, he has Gates convince Billy who knows the truth about his captain that this is for the good of the ship. Meanwhile, Silver and Max are forced to hide in the brothel when they put themselves in danger as Captain Vane and his new partners Jack Rackham and Anne Bonny are determined to get a hold of the missing page in the hunt for the wrecked Spanish galleon, Urca de Lima. Also, Eleanor is given an ultimatum by Max and has to decide on wealth or love.
33"III."Neil MarshallJonathan E. Steinberg & Robert LevineFebruary 8, 20140.67[6]
Flint asks Gates to seek additional help from Captain Hornigold to borrow his ship, Royal Lion, in search of the Urca de Lima. Meanwhile, Silver and Billy tackle a morale problem when they work together on the finding out the remaining mutineers. During a captains meeting to strike a deal, Eleanor is impressed by Vane's voice of reason and calm demeanor, which leads to them having an intimate encounter. However, once she finds out Max is taken by his crew, she punishes Vane by giving them an ultimatum. Also Gates is promoted from quartermaster to captaining his own ship.
44"IV."Sam MillerBrad Caleb KaneFebruary 15, 20140.67[7]
The Walrus suffers a disastrous undertaking when the crew takes on the mission careening the ship's hull under the new quartermaster's orders. Meanwhile, Silver warns Flint about Billy's allegiance with Morley as the story of Mrs. Barlow comes to light. When Captain Bryson arrives in New Providence, Eleanor wants the cannons aboard his supply ship, Andromache for protection in the search for Urca de Lima. However, after he denies her, she turns to her father for help in persuading him despite betraying Mr. Scott's wishes. Also, Vane is surprised to see a figure from his past.
55"V."Marc MundenDoris EganFebruary 22, 20140.74[8]
Flint and his crew of the Walrus play a deadly game of naval warfare when they engage Captain Bryson and the Andromache on the open sea to gain precious cargo. Meanwhile, Richard forces his daughter's hand about his business when he makes an announcement to the locals about his assets being liquidated, causing a mob to riot against Eleanor who seeks help from Hornigold. Rackham makes a career change for him and Vane when they become owners of the brothel. Also, Billy questions Flint about Mrs. Barlow and Bonny confesses to Max about her past with men.
66"VI."T. J. ScottHeather BellsonMarch 1, 20140.85[9]
Capturing the Andromache proves to be a costly endeavor when Flint loses a few of his crew to Bryson's men who are holed up in the hull. Meanwhile, Bonny decides to take a stand against Hamund and his men from harming Max. Eleanor gets a visit from an unlikely ally who needs her help and turns to Silver to form a plan. Billy reads a private letter from Mrs. Barlow asking for a pardon for Flint's murderous actions aboard the Maria Aleyne, and asks Gates to confront him before the men learn of his betrayal. Vane reaches his destination from his self-made voyage.
77"VII."Marc MundenMichael AngeliMarch 8, 20140.70[10]
Flint explains to Gates about Mrs. Barlow's letter after Billy's disappearance. Randell's accusation of Silver being a thief causes problems when he is put in a tight spot with Dufresne, the new quartermaster. Eleanor suffers a loss when Mr. Scott wants nothing to do with her partnership with Flint and becomes a part of Captain Hornigold's crew. When Rackham can't turn a profit, Max helps run his business at the brothel. In need of a new crew, Captain Vane makes a deal with the man from his past to borrow his men, but ends up fighting a battle to the death.
88"VIII."T. J. ScottJonathan E. Steinberg & Robert LevineMarch 15, 20140.76[11]
The hunt for the Urca de Lima begins when Silver divulges the schedule to Flint, taking them to the ship's location. Not satisfied with her share of the brothel’s profits, Mrs. Mapleton tries to blackmail Rackham that if he does approve of the new profits sharing in the brothel, she will tell the locals what really happened to Mr. Noonan. Meanwhile, Vane makes his way back to New Providence with his new crew. Eleanor’s situation changes when a small band of men take over Hornigolds’s fort and start sinking supply ships in the bay. While managing the mutiny aboard the Walrus, Gates calls off the attack of the Ranger, putting his fate in Flint’s hands.

    Season 2 (2015)

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    91"IX."Steve BoyumJonathan E. Steinberg & Robert LevineJanuary 24, 20150.86[12]
    The Walrus crew is stranded on the beach with an army of Spanish soldiers standing between them and the gold on Urca de Lima. When going before his former crew to face judgment for his crimes, Flint devises a plan for survival to sneak aboard the warship and take out the watchman. Thinking he means to escape, Silver volunteers to go on the mission. Meanwhile, Eleanor struggles to maintain her hold on Nassau as a new threat arrives; the murderous pirate Ned Low and his equally violent crew from his ship, Fancy. Also, Vane has a new position at the fort on New Providence, while Jack is reduced to being labeled a "crew-killer" and endures daily beatings.
    102"X."Clark JohnsonMichael ChernuchinJanuary 31, 20150.75[13]
    A member of the Walrus crew unexpectedly returns, but finds himself crudely tethered down on a beach. Flint, still stuck in the bowels of the ship, sets his plan in motion to become captain in two days' time by offering advice to Dufresne on a certain route to navigate the gallon through. Meanwhile, Silver tries to make himself indispensable to his crewmates by reading them gossip that the quiet cook Randall witnesses daily aboard the ship. Meeks asks Eleanor to depose of his captain, Ned Low since his unquenchable thirst for power is causing the crew to be reckless. After Jack learns about the intimate encounter between Max and Anne, he accepts it and later proposes his next money-making scheme with them.
    113"XI."Stefan SchwartzBrad Caleb KaneFebruary 7, 20150.69[14]
    When Flint returns to Nassau to retrieve the gold, he encounters a problem when he learns that Hornigold no longer commands the fort on the island, and anchors the Spanish warship in the bay directly in line with it. No longer a "crew-killer", Rackham's reputation is restored, but he is worried that Anne is being taking advantage of by Max, driving a wedge between them. Later, Vane is confronted by Ned Low who learns of his intimate relationship with Eleanor and threatens her well-being after being provoked. This causes Vane to take action and devises a plan to board Low's ship, kill him and steal his crew, but discovers he is carrying precious "cargo" in the brig.
    124"XII."Clark JohnsonStory by: Julie Siege
    Teleplay by: Jonathan E. Steinberg & Dan Shotz    		February 14, 20150.75[15]
    Wanting to remove Vane from the fort, Flint sends a messenger to him issuing a warning. But Eleanor tries to put an end to Flint's plan to demolish the fort, giving him an ultimatum, however, the final decision rests in his hands only. Meanwhile, Vane learns that Low's special cargo is Abigail Ashe, daughter of the Carolinas governor and plots to ransom her off. Rackham admires what Max can do with the help of one of her ladies in order to gain him a ship and crew, making him a captain again. Silver, insuring his portion of the gold, makes use of his time on the island by playing to the locals with gossip, but in doing so, he is reunited with an old crew member from the Walrus who is badly malnourished.
    135"XIII."Alik SakharovAaron Helbing & Todd HelbingFebruary 21, 20150.75[16]
    Flint begins the bombardment of Vane's fort in earnest. After destroying a portion of the wall Flint and Hornigold stage their crews on the beach, arming them to retake the fort. During the bombardment through a series of flashbacks we learn that not only had Flint wholly committed himself to Hamilton's plan to retake Nassau and pardon the pirates, but has also began an affair with both him and his wife. We see that he is confronted by his commander and Lord Hamilton who strip Flint of rank and expel him from the Royal Navy while giving Flint and Mrs Hamilton till nightfall to flee London, while Mr Hamilton is committed to a mental hospital. In the present, Ms Hamiliton, now Ms Barlow, rides into town attempting to avert the bloodshed of the coming battle. She finally gets him alone and tells him of Abigail Ashe, the daughter of a once trusted friend, and that they should trade her for safety in the Colonies. She leaves a copy of Marcus Aurelius, then leaves Flint to his thoughts just as Vane bursts into the room with a dagger intent on killing him.
    146"XIV."Michael NankinHeather BellsonFebruary 28, 20150.78[17]
    157"XV."Alik SakharovLisa Schultz BoydMarch 7, 20150.63[18]
    168"XVI."Steve BoyumStory by: Marc Berzenski & Maria Melnik
    Teleplay by: Jonathan E. Steinberg & Robert Levine    		March 14, 20150.74[19]
    179"XVII."Lukas EttlinStory by: Dan Shotz
    Teleplay by: Brad Caleb Kane    		March 21, 20150.65[20]
    1810"XVIII."Steve BoyumJonathan E. Steinberg & Robert LevineMarch 28, 20150.67[21]

    References

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