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The Best Episodes of A Year in Music Season 4

Every episode of A Year in Music Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Year in Music Season 4!

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A year-by-year look at our musical landscape, including the biggest artists, songs and albums as well as the new acts we'd be hearing for years to come.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 1 - 1982
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    S4:E1

    It's the golden age of MTV and music videos and the masses get a British invasion, Michael Jackson's “Thriller” is released, and the name “Jenny” becomes synonymous with a specific phone number.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 3 - 1967
    8.5/10(7 votes)

    S4:E3

    A musician is arrested on stage for the first time, a Beatle becomes a Walrus, and we witness the Summer of Love as the nation marches against the Vietnam War.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 10 - 1970
    8.5/10(7 votes)

    S4:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 12 - 1990
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    S4:E12

    Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale explores the dawn of the 1990s, from shiny red stilettos and big hair to Doc Martens, West Philadelphia to Bel Air, and a bunch of Young Guns.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 7 - 1987
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S4:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 8 - 1992
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    S4:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 5 - 1995
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    S4:E5

    Goes back to 1995 as "Exhales," Horrorcore, and an Oklahoma Native take on the year, and music makes history as the nation watches the trial of the year.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 9 - 2006
    6.7/10(8 votes)

    S4:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 4 - 2000
    5.9/10(8 votes)

    S4:E4

    Go back in time to the end of the second millennium as a new era begins with Y2K and trading print for digital. Also, the impact of JLo's infamous green dress and what about STAN.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 2 - 2012
    5.6/10(6 votes)

    S4:E2

    “Gangnam Style” takes over, One Direction is the newest boy band phenom, Rihanna becomes “Unapologetic,” and the world says “I Will Always Love You” to Whitney Houston as her death shocks the industry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 6 - 2017
    5.0/10(8 votes)

    S4:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 11 - 2015
    4.5/10(7 votes)

    S4:E11

    Lzzy Hale talks Taylor Swift in the pop world, The Weeknd and an 1800's politician being a rap star.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"1982" is the best rated episode of "A Year in Music" season 4. It scored 8.8/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/9/2021. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "1967".