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{{DISPLAYTITLE:List of ''Black Sails'' episodes}}
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''[[Black Sails (TV series)|Black Sails]]'' is a [[television series|television]] [[drama]] series created by [[Jonathan E. Steinberg|Jon Steinberg]] and Robert Levine for [[Starz (TV channel)|Starz]] that debuted on January 25, 2014.<ref name="premiere">{{Cite web|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/black-sails-starz-series-starts-january-25th-30817/|title=''Black Sails'': Starz Series Starts January 25th|work=TV Series Finale|date=November 20, 2013|accessdate=November 21, 2013}}</ref> It is produced by Film Afrika Worldwide
''[[Black Sails (TV series)|Black Sails]]'' is a [[television series|television]] [[drama]] series created by [[Jonathan E. Steinberg|Jon Steinberg]] and Robert Levine for [[Starz (TV channel)|Starz]] that debuted on January 25, 2014.<ref name="premiere">{{Cite web|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/black-sails-starz-series-starts-january-25th-30817/|title=''Black Sails'': Starz Series Starts January 25th|work=TV Series Finale|date=November 20, 2013|accessdate=November 21, 2013}}</ref> 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 International|San Diego Comic-Con]].<ref name="seasontworenewal"/>
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 International|San Diego Comic-Con]].<ref name="seasontworenewal"/> The series was renewed for a third season on October 12, 2014, before its second season had started airing.<nowiki><ref>{{cite web|title=Black Sails Renewed For Season 3 By Starz!|url=http://seriable.com/black-sails-renewed-season-3-starz/|publisher=Seriable|accessdate=12 October 2014}}</ref></nowiki>


{{As of|2015|1|24|df=US}}, 9 episodes of ''Black Sails'' have aired.
{{As of|2015|1|24|df=US}}, 9 episodes of ''Black Sails'' have aired.

Revision as of 12:34, 25 January 2015

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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Black Sails Renewed For Season 3 By Starz!|url=http://seriable.com/black-sails-renewed-season-3-starz/|publisher=Seriable|accessdate=12 October 2014}}</ref>

As of January 24, 2015, 9 episodes of Black Sails have aired.

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 8 January 25, 2014 (2014-01-25) March 15, 2014 (2014-03-15)
2 10[2] January 24, 2015 (2015-01-24) March 28, 2015 (2015-03-28)[3]

Episodes

Season 1 (2014)

No. in
series 		No. in
season 		Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"I."Neil MarshallJonathan E. Steinberg & Robert LevineJanuary 25, 2014 (2014-01-25)0.85[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, 2014 (2014-02-01)0.84[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, 2014 (2014-02-08)0.67[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, 2014 (2014-02-15)0.67[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, 2014 (2014-02-22)0.74[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, 2014 (2014-03-01)0.85[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, 2014 (2014-03-08)0.70[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, 2014 (2014-03-15)0.76[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)

No. in
series 		No. in
season 		Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
91"IX."Steve BoyumJonathan E. Steinberg & Robert LevineJanuary 24, 2015 (2015-01-24)TBD
102"X."[3]Clark Johnson[12]TBAJanuary 31, 2015 (2015-01-31)TBD
113"XI."[3]TBATBAFebruary 7, 2015 (2015-02-07)TBD
124"XII."[3]TBATBAFebruary 14, 2015 (2015-02-14)TBD
135"XIII."[3]TBATBAFebruary 21, 2015 (2015-02-21)TBD
146"XIV."[3]TBATBAFebruary 28, 2015 (2015-02-28)TBD
157"XV."[3]TBATBAMarch 7, 2015 (2015-03-07)TBD
168"XVI."[3]TBATBAMarch 14, 2015 (2015-03-14)TBD
179"XVII."[3]TBATBAMarch 21, 2015 (2015-03-21)TBD
1810"XVIII."[3]TBATBAMarch 28, 2015 (2015-03-28)TBD

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