Episode guide
Outer Banks
50 episodes · 5 seasons · 2020– · Netflix
Season
Season 1
10 episodes
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S01E01 Pilot After a hurricane, John B, JJ, Pope and Kiara plunge headlong into danger and adventure when they find a mysterious sunken wreck.
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S01E02 The Lucky Compass Convinced that the clue found onboard the boat connects to his missing father, John B leads his friends on an increasingly frantic search for answers.
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S01E03 The Forbidden Zone As the gang hatches an illicit scheme to get to the bottom of the deep-sea mystery, John B confronts Sarah while Pope jumps at the chance for revenge.
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S01E04 Spy Games When John B's supervision-free home life catches up to him, he receives a well-timed assist — and some spiffing up — from the last person he expects.
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S01E05 Midsummers John B believes he's made a breakthrough in the hunt for the gold, but his desire to include Sarah in the quest causes friction among the friends.
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S01E06 Parcel 9 A spooky island legend, a broken friendship and John B's new living situation keep the crew on their toes as they search high and low for the treasure.
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S01E07 Dead Calm JJ's reckless behavior ramps up when the friends try to score some quick cash. Meanwhile, John B grows closer to Sarah — and makes her dad suspicious.
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S01E08 The Runway John B finally learns the truth about his dad — and sets off a chain of events that jeopardizes everything he and his friends have fought to accomplish.
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S01E09 The Bell Tower With his options dwindling and enemies closing in, John B looks for an exit plan. Sarah feels pressured to pick a side. Pope lets his emotions out.
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S01E10 The Phantom An island crawling with law enforcement and a looming tropical storm are just two of the obstacles facing John B as he tries to make his escape.
Season
Season 2
10 episodes
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S02E01 The Gold John B tries to evade capture as he zeroes in on the gold, but a promise to Sarah could derail his plans. Back home, his friends face life without him.
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S02E02 The Heist With time running out, John B and Sarah strike an uneasy bargain, while Kiara, JJ and Pope search for evidence that could implicate Ward and Rafe.
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S02E03 Prayers A desperate scramble for help lands John B and Sarah in questionable surroundings. Pope receives a mysterious summons to an out-of-town meeting.
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S02E04 Homecoming Low on gas and strapped for cash, John B and Sarah run into trouble. Pope's appointment in Charleston takes an ominous turn over a proposed trade.
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S02E05 The Darkest Hour JJ cooks up a risky plan to help out John B. Pope hunts down information about the key. Kiara and Sarah both deal with family fallout over the Pogues.
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S02E06 My Druthers John B bristles when Sarah reconnects with a former flame. Ward's web of lies starts to unravel. Pope discovers a shocking family secret.
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S02E07 The Bonfire Reeling from Ward's actions, Sarah finds her loyalties to John B and the Pogues put to the test. At the annual bonfire, jealousies and tempers flare.
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S02E08 The Cross Armed with new clues, the group braves perilous roads and swampland as they race to keep part of Pope's history from falling into the wrong hands.
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S02E09 Trapped The Pogues deal with a slew of setbacks — a medical emergency, a nosy neighbor, parental ultimatums — as they attempt to save Pope's family legacy.
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S02E10 The Coastal Venture John B, Pope, JJ and Kiara brace for a showdown on board the ship, while Sarah realizes the harsh truth of her distressing family situation.
Season
Season 3
10 episodes
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S03E01 Poguelandia An unexpected rescuer takes the Pogues from a remote island to Barbados, where they encounter a powerful treasure hunter with his own agenda.
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S03E02 The Bells As her friends mount a rescue attempt, Kiara agrees to an uneasy truce with Rafe. A familiar sound grabs John B's attention.
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S03E03 Fathers and Sons Big John and John B pick up where they left off — for better or worse. Cleo and Pope form a new club. Rafe reconnects with Ward.
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S03E04 The Diary An emotional homecoming is easier for some than others. Big John searches for the diary. Ward's plans for a prized possession don't sit well with Rafe.
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S03E05 Heists Sarah convinces an old friend to help with a high-risk, high-reward mission. Looking to access a museum collection, John B and his dad get creative.
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S03E06 The Dark Forest Secrets threaten to drive a wedge between John B and his friends. Sarah revisits a past life. Pope reaches a breaking point.
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S03E07 Happy Anniversary With Singh on the move, John B and JJ scramble to catch him. Pope makes a breakthrough. Sarah questions where her loyalties lie.
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S03E08 Tapping the Rudder Rafe lays his cards on the table and Sarah calls in two favors. JJ's unorthodox plan to get to South America lands John B in hot water.
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S03E09 Welcome to Kitty Hawk With their ride to Orinoco waiting on the tarmac, Kiara and JJ run into several complications. Rafe has a change of heart.
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S03E10 Secret of the Gnomon The Pogues' search for El Dorado brings them deep into the jungle, where John B and Sarah face the ultimate test of their courage and family bonds.
Season
Season 4
10 episodes
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S04E01 The Enduro Flush with success, the Pogues have big plans to invest in their future. But when their fortunes take a turn, will a bold gamble pay off?
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S04E02 Blackbeard A strange tale of a family curse makes the Pogues think twice about accepting a lucrative offer to search for an amulet linked to Blackbeard.
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S04E03 The Lupine Corsairs The sheriff grills the Pogues about their dealings with Wes Genrette. JJ and Kiara have another close call. Pope gets wind of a mysterious artifact.
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S04E04 The Swell Tensions rise along with the waves when the Pogues and the Kooks hit the beach for the year's best swell. As Pope digs for info, Cleo faces down danger.
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S04E05 Albatross The Pogues scramble when the sheriff turns up at the worst possible time. JJ receives a mysterious letter. The amulet's clues point to Charleston.
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S04E06 The Town Council JJ learns about his past. The Pogues rally support for a zoning meeting that will decide their fate. Sarah and John B suss out a theory about the scroll.
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S04E07 Mothers and Fathers As a confrontation on Goat Island turns perilous, Sarah confirms a suspicion while searching for JJ, Pope's future falters, and Topper taunts John B.
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S04E08 Family Plot While JJ heads out on a grim mission with Groff, Sarah reveals her big news, Pope faces a moment of truth, and Rafe helps the sheriff connect the dots.
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S04E09 The Storm Pursued by police, the Pogues embark on the next stage of their mission with help from an unexpected source. Tensions flare when John B confides in JJ.
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S04E10 The Blue Crown The hunt for Groff heats up in Morocco. In a deadly race to claim the crown, loyalties are tested — and a moment of treachery changes everything.
Season
Season 5
10 episodes
- S05E01 Episode 1
Episode 1 — Season 5, Episode 1 of Outer Banks. Aired 2026-08-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.
- S05E02 Episode 2
Episode 2 — Season 5, Episode 2 of Outer Banks. Aired 2026-08-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.
- S05E03 Episode 3
Episode 3 — Season 5, Episode 3 of Outer Banks. Aired 2026-08-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.
- S05E04 Episode 4
Episode 4 — Season 5, Episode 4 of Outer Banks. Aired 2026-08-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.
- S05E05 Episode 5
Episode 5 — Season 5, Episode 5 of Outer Banks. Aired 2026-08-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.
- S05E06 Episode 6
Episode 6 — Season 5, Episode 6 of Outer Banks. Aired 2026-08-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.
- S05E07 Episode 7
Episode 7 — Season 5, Episode 7 of Outer Banks. Aired 2026-08-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.
- S05E08 Episode 8
Episode 8 — Season 5, Episode 8 of Outer Banks. Aired 2026-08-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.
- S05E09 Episode 9
Episode 9 — Season 5, Episode 9 of Outer Banks. Aired 2026-08-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.
- S05E10 Episode 10
Episode 10 — Season 5, Episode 10 of Outer Banks. Aired 2026-08-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.