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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E5 9.2
Episode #1.5

1991. The flatmates rally round as they enter the darkest days of their life. But when Valerie goes on the warpath, it’s up to Jill to help Ritchie before it’s too late.

#2
S1E3 9.1
Episode #1.3

1986, and life seems fine. The Pink Palace mates are working, falling in love, and finding their way through the world. But then terror strikes in the most unexpected way, and the friends have to fight like never before.

#3
S1E4 8.8
Episode #1.4

March 1988. Ritchie embarks on a lonely journey home. But when the protests about the AIDS crisis begin, Jill’s placed in danger, and Roscoe’s set to collide with Margaret Thatcher.

#4 Episode #1.2 S1E2 8.5
#5 Episode #1.1 S1E1 8.3

Lowlights

#5 S1E1 Episode #1.1 8.3

September 1981. The lives of Ritchie, Roscoe and Colin converge, three friends finding a flat together in London. But a distant threat means life in the 80s might be all too precious.

#4 Episode #1.2 S1E2 8.5
#3 Episode #1.4 S1E4 8.8
#2 Episode #1.3 S1E3 9.1
#1 Episode #1.5 S1E5 9.2

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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