Aristocrat-turned-pirate-captain Stede Bonnet is put to the test when his crew encounters a British naval vessel.

Stede battles feelings of guilt while hunting for missing hostages. Lucius makes a surprising discovery.

Stede (a.k.a. "The Gentleman Pirate") conducts business in the Republic of Pirates. Oluwande and Jim face their past.

As the threat of attack looms, Blackbeard and Stede finally meet. Jim fields questions from an overly curious crew.

Blackbeard and Stede attend a fancy party. Oluwande and Frenchie embrace false identities. Izzy and Lucius go head-to-head.

Stede and crew stage a spectacle. Blackbeard struggles to carry out his plan.