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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E1 9.0
These Things Bring You Together

Paul McCartney shares stories from the early days, shedding new light on his relationships with John Lennon and George Harrison. Welcoming an outside musician into the studio impacts one of The Beatles’ most famous songs.

#2
S1E5 9.0
Couldn't You Play It Straighter?

Paul McCartney talks about finding his place in the band and the evolution of The Beatles’ sound and identity. This episode also focuses on a few of McCartney’s iconic contributions to the band.

#3
S1E6 9.0
The Long and Winding Road

Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin discuss McCartney’s songwriting evolution, his creative partnership with John Lennon, and his development as a solo artist.

#4 The People We Loved Were Loving Us! S1E3 8.9
#5 The Notes That Like Each Other S1E2 8.8
#6 Like Professors in a Laboratory S1E4 8.7

Lowlights

#6 S1E4 Like Professors in a Laboratory 8.7

Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin discuss musical experimentation and The Beatles’ drive to break boundaries. The episode features segments on Ringo Starr and “fifth Beatle” producer George Martin.

#5 The Notes That Like Each Other S1E2 8.8
#4 The People We Loved Were Loving Us! S1E3 8.9
#3 The Long and Winding Road S1E6 9.0
#2 Couldn't You Play It Straighter? S1E5 9.0

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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