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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S2E1 8.8
George Clinton

A cornerstone figure in funk music, George Clinton goes from singing a cappella in a barbershop to chasing Motown glory in Detroit with his band, the Parliaments, and forges a lasting sound that goes on to fuel the new genre of hi...

#2
S1E4 8.6
George Jones and Tammy Wynette (Part Two)

How the musical partnership between famed country duo George Jones and Tammy Wynette survived their turbulent breakup and stood the test of time.

#3
S1E8 8.6
Blaze Foley

Season One Finale. The little known tale of singer/songwriter Blaze Foley, a country music rule breaker whose life and career were tragically cut short, but not before writing an anthem for all ages.

#4 Waylon Jennings (Part One) S1E6 8.5
#5 George Jones and Tammy Wynette (Part One) S1E3 8.4
#6 Billy Joe Shaver S1E5 8.4
#7 Rick James (Part One) S2E2 8.4
#8 James Brown: part 2 S2E6 8.4
#9 Johnny Paycheck S1E1 8.3
#10 Rick James (Part Two) S2E3 8.3

Lowlights

#16 S1E2 Jerry Lee Lewis 7.8

The epic journey of Jerry Lee Lewis, the wild rock and roll pioneer who found his way to country music but never lost his "Killer" edge.

#15 Morris Day and The Time S2E7 8.0
#14 James Brown: part 1 S2E5 8.1
#13 Waylon Jennings (Part Two) S1E7 8.1
#12 Betty Davis S2E8 8.3

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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Season Momentum

Did each season build or fizzle? Green means the finale outscored the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows, bigger swings.

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Season Consistency

How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.

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