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After trading in the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede Bonnet becomes captain of the pirate ship Revenge. Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard. Stede and crew attempt to get their ship together and survive life on the high seas.
While the Revenge crew gleefully reunites under Zheng's reign, Stede attempts to bring back Blackbeard, who must face his own difficult truths.
★ 8.7/10
(3764 votes)
#2
Wherever You Go, There You Are
S1:E10
While Stede attempts to reenter his old life, Blackbeard tends to a wounded heart.
★ 8.6/10
(2273 votes)
#3
The Curse of the Seafaring Life
S2:E5
As Blackbeard remains plagued by the distrust of his crew, Izzy schools Stede on how to be an effective captain.
★ 8.6/10
(2197 votes)
#4
Calypso's Birthday
S2:E6
While the crew celebrates Calypso's birthday, Blackbeard faces a violent party-crasher seeking revenge.
★ 8.5/10
(3723 votes)
#5
The Best Revenge Is Dressing Well
S1:E5
Blackbeard and Stede attend a fancy party. Oluwande and Frenchie embrace false identities. Izzy and Lucius go head-to-head.
★ 8.5/10
(2279 votes)
#6
Fun and Games
S2:E4
After he's banished from the Revenge, Blackbeard unwittingly receives relationship advice from some dysfunctional old friends.
★ 8.5/10
(2050 votes)
#7
Mermen
S2:E8
After watching the Republic of Pirates crumble, Stede and Zheng pursue Prince Ricky Barnes, the Revenge crew schemes to escape imprisonment, and Blackbeard plots a return to piracy… leading to triumph and a devastating loss.
★ 8.4/10
(3534 votes)
#8
Act of Grace
S1:E9
Captured and facing trial, Stede and Blackbeard face tough choices and an uncertain future.
★ 8.3/10
(3561 votes)
#9
The Art of F**kery
S1:E6
Stede and crew stage a spectacle. Blackbeard struggles to carry out his plan.
★ 8.3/10
(2428 votes)
#10
Red Flags
S2:E2
Aboard Zheng's ship, Stede, Olu, and Black Pete have surprising revelations while Blackbeard's crew plots their revenge.
★ 8.2/10
(3641 votes)
#11
Discomfort in a Married State
S1:E4
As the threat of attack looms, Blackbeard and Stede finally meet. Jim fields questions from an overly curious crew.
★ 8.2/10
(3504 votes)
#12
We Gull Way Back
S1:E8
The arrival of Blackbeard’s old buddy leaves Stede feeling like the odd man out. As Oluwande mourns a loss, Jim seeks answers from Spanish Jackie.
★ 8.2/10
(2045 votes)
#13
Man on Fire
S2:E7
As Blackbeard reevaluates his life, Stede revels in his newfound infamy. With some help from Jim, Oluwande reunites with a hesitant Zheng.
★ 8.1/10
(3520 votes)
#14
This Is Happening
S1:E7
A trip to St. Augustine reveals more about Jim’s past. Stede leads Blackbeard on an adventure.
★ 8.1/10
(2496 votes)
#15
Impossible Birds
S2:E1
While Stede adjusts to his new normal, a heartbroken Blackbeard fills the void with daily raids – sparking concern amongst Izzy and the crew.
★ 7.9/10
(3695 votes)
#16
A Gentleman Pirate
S1:E3
Stede (a.k.a. “The Gentleman Pirate”) conducts business in the Republic of Pirates. Oluwande and Jim face their past.
★ 7.6/10
(3827 votes)
#17
A Damned Man
S1:E2
Stede battles feelings of guilt while hunting for missing hostages. Lucius makes a surprising discovery.
★ 7.5/10
(4260 votes)
#18
Pilot
S1:E1
Aristocrat-turned-pirate-captain Stede Bonnet is put to the test when his crew encounters a British naval vessel.
★ 7.5/10
(4260 votes)
#1
Pilot
S1:E1
Aristocrat-turned-pirate-captain Stede Bonnet is put to the test when his crew encounters a British naval vessel.
★ 7.6/10
(3827 votes)
#2
A Damned Man
S1:E2
Stede battles feelings of guilt while hunting for missing hostages. Lucius makes a surprising discovery.
★ 7.9/10
(3695 votes)
#3
A Gentleman Pirate
S1:E3
Stede (a.k.a. “The Gentleman Pirate”) conducts business in the Republic of Pirates. Oluwande and Jim face their past.
★ 8.1/10
(3520 votes)
#4
This Is Happening
S1:E7
A trip to St. Augustine reveals more about Jim’s past. Stede leads Blackbeard on an adventure.
★ 8.1/10
(2496 votes)
#5
Impossible Birds
S2:E1
While Stede adjusts to his new normal, a heartbroken Blackbeard fills the void with daily raids – sparking concern amongst Izzy and the crew.
★ 8.2/10
(3641 votes)
#6
Discomfort in a Married State
S1:E4
As the threat of attack looms, Blackbeard and Stede finally meet. Jim fields questions from an overly curious crew.
★ 8.2/10
(3504 votes)
#7
We Gull Way Back
S1:E8
The arrival of Blackbeard’s old buddy leaves Stede feeling like the odd man out. As Oluwande mourns a loss, Jim seeks answers from Spanish Jackie.
★ 8.2/10
(2045 votes)
#8
Man on Fire
S2:E7
As Blackbeard reevaluates his life, Stede revels in his newfound infamy. With some help from Jim, Oluwande reunites with a hesitant Zheng.
★ 8.3/10
(3561 votes)
#9
The Art of F**kery
S1:E6
Stede and crew stage a spectacle. Blackbeard struggles to carry out his plan.
★ 8.3/10
(2428 votes)
#10
Red Flags
S2:E2
Aboard Zheng's ship, Stede, Olu, and Black Pete have surprising revelations while Blackbeard's crew plots their revenge.
★ 8.4/10
(3534 votes)
#11
Act of Grace
S1:E9
Captured and facing trial, Stede and Blackbeard face tough choices and an uncertain future.
★ 8.5/10
(3723 votes)
#12
The Best Revenge Is Dressing Well
S1:E5
Blackbeard and Stede attend a fancy party. Oluwande and Frenchie embrace false identities. Izzy and Lucius go head-to-head.
★ 8.5/10
(2279 votes)
#13
Fun and Games
S2:E4
After he's banished from the Revenge, Blackbeard unwittingly receives relationship advice from some dysfunctional old friends.
★ 8.5/10
(2050 votes)
#14
Mermen
S2:E8
After watching the Republic of Pirates crumble, Stede and Zheng pursue Prince Ricky Barnes, the Revenge crew schemes to escape imprisonment, and Blackbeard plots a return to piracy… leading to triumph and a devastating loss.
★ 8.6/10
(2273 votes)
#15
The Curse of the Seafaring Life
S2:E5
As Blackbeard remains plagued by the distrust of his crew, Izzy schools Stede on how to be an effective captain.
★ 8.6/10
(2197 votes)
#16
Calypso's Birthday
S2:E6
While the crew celebrates Calypso's birthday, Blackbeard faces a violent party-crasher seeking revenge.
★ 8.7/10
(3764 votes)
#17
Wherever You Go, There You Are
S1:E10
While Stede attempts to reenter his old life, Blackbeard tends to a wounded heart.
★ 8.8/10
(2582 votes)
#18
The Innkeeper
S2:E3
While the Revenge crew gleefully reunites under Zheng's reign, Stede attempts to bring back Blackbeard, who must face his own difficult truths.
★ 7.5/10
(4260 votes)
Pilot
S1:E1
Aristocrat-turned-pirate-captain Stede Bonnet is put to the test when his crew encounters a British naval vessel.
★ 7.6/10
(3827 votes)
A Damned Man
S1:E2
Stede battles feelings of guilt while hunting for missing hostages. Lucius makes a surprising discovery.
★ 7.9/10
(3695 votes)
A Gentleman Pirate
S1:E3
Stede (a.k.a. “The Gentleman Pirate”) conducts business in the Republic of Pirates. Oluwande and Jim face their past.
★ 8.2/10
(3641 votes)
Discomfort in a Married State
S1:E4
As the threat of attack looms, Blackbeard and Stede finally meet. Jim fields questions from an overly curious crew.
★ 8.5/10
(3723 votes)
The Best Revenge Is Dressing Well
S1:E5
Blackbeard and Stede attend a fancy party. Oluwande and Frenchie embrace false identities. Izzy and Lucius go head-to-head.
★ 8.3/10
(3561 votes)
The Art of F**kery
S1:E6
Stede and crew stage a spectacle. Blackbeard struggles to carry out his plan.
★ 8.1/10
(3520 votes)
This Is Happening
S1:E7
A trip to St. Augustine reveals more about Jim’s past. Stede leads Blackbeard on an adventure.
★ 8.2/10
(3504 votes)
We Gull Way Back
S1:E8
The arrival of Blackbeard’s old buddy leaves Stede feeling like the odd man out. As Oluwande mourns a loss, Jim seeks answers from Spanish Jackie.
★ 8.4/10
(3534 votes)
Act of Grace
S1:E9
Captured and facing trial, Stede and Blackbeard face tough choices and an uncertain future.
★ 8.7/10
(3764 votes)
Wherever You Go, There You Are
S1:E10
While Stede attempts to reenter his old life, Blackbeard tends to a wounded heart.
★ 8.1/10
(2496 votes)
Impossible Birds
S2:E1
While Stede adjusts to his new normal, a heartbroken Blackbeard fills the void with daily raids – sparking concern amongst Izzy and the crew.
★ 8.3/10
(2428 votes)
Red Flags
S2:E2
Aboard Zheng's ship, Stede, Olu, and Black Pete have surprising revelations while Blackbeard's crew plots their revenge.
★ 8.8/10
(2582 votes)
The Innkeeper
S2:E3
While the Revenge crew gleefully reunites under Zheng's reign, Stede attempts to bring back Blackbeard, who must face his own difficult truths.
★ 8.5/10
(2279 votes)
Fun and Games
S2:E4
After he's banished from the Revenge, Blackbeard unwittingly receives relationship advice from some dysfunctional old friends.
★ 8.6/10
(2273 votes)
The Curse of the Seafaring Life
S2:E5
As Blackbeard remains plagued by the distrust of his crew, Izzy schools Stede on how to be an effective captain.
★ 8.6/10
(2197 votes)
Calypso's Birthday
S2:E6
While the crew celebrates Calypso's birthday, Blackbeard faces a violent party-crasher seeking revenge.
★ 8.2/10
(2045 votes)
Man on Fire
S2:E7
As Blackbeard reevaluates his life, Stede revels in his newfound infamy. With some help from Jim, Oluwande reunites with a hesitant Zheng.
★ 8.5/10
(2050 votes)
Mermen
S2:E8
After watching the Republic of Pirates crumble, Stede and Zheng pursue Prince Ricky Barnes, the Revenge crew schemes to escape imprisonment, and Blackbeard plots a return to piracy… leading to triumph and a devastating loss.