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The Best Episodes of Foo Fighters Sonic Highways

Every episode of Foo Fighters Sonic Highways ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Foo Fighters Sonic Highways!

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In this new series, Foo Fighters commemorate their 20th anniversary by documenting the eight-city recording odyssey that produced their latest, and eighth, studio album.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Foo Fighters Sonic Highways Season 1 Episode 8 - New York
    9.0/10(117 votes)

    S1:E8

    Season 1 ends in New York with appearances by Joan Jett, Mike D and Chuck D.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Foo Fighters Sonic Highways Season 1 Episode 7 - Seattle
    8.9/10(127 votes)

    S1:E7

    While Foo Fighters set up to record with Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard at Robert Lang Studio, Dave Grohl chats with Lang, Duff McKagen (Guns N Roses), Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) and Nancy Wilson (Heart) about Seattle's northwest sound. Dave delves deep into Seattle's rich musical heritage and also interviews the co-founders of the famed Sub Pop Records.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Foo Fighters Sonic Highways Season 1 Episode 1 - Chicago
    8.6/10(225 votes)

    S1:E1

    Dave Grohl and friends discuss the rise of the famous Chicago music scene from the roots blues of Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy to the Rock and roll of Cheap Trick.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Foo Fighters Sonic Highways Season 1 Episode 5 - Los Angeles
    8.6/10(133 votes)

    S1:E5

    Dave Grohl and Pat Smear visit legendary KROQ DJ Rodney Bingenheimer, then the Foos head to the desert to record with Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh at Rancho de la Luna.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Foo Fighters Sonic Highways Season 1 Episode 3 - Nashville
    8.5/10(162 votes)

    S1:E3

    The band heads to Nashville, Tenn. Dave sits down with Dolly Parton, Tony Joe White, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris and producer Tony Bown to discuss Nashville's musical influences. Foo Fighters prepare to record at Southern Ground studio.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Foo Fighters Sonic Highways Season 1 Episode 6 - New Orleans
    8.5/10(111 votes)

    S1:E6

    Foo Fighters let the good times roll in the Big Easy when they take to the streets with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Foo Fighters Sonic Highways Season 1 Episode 2 - Washington, D.C.
    8.2/10(177 votes)

    S1:E2

    Grohl continues his musical exploration in the Washington DC area where influential artists and producers describe DC's Go-Go, Funk, and Punk scenes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Foo Fighters Sonic Highways Season 1 Episode 4 - Austin
    8.2/10(136 votes)

    S1:E4

    Dave Grohl chats with Terry Lickona, executive producer of TV's 'Austin City Limits.' Dave delves into the roots of the Austin music scene: from the blues of Jimmie Vaughan, to the psychedelic rock pioneered by Roky Erickson's 13th Floor Elevators, to punk bands Scratch Acid and the Big Boys. He also discusses the impact of commercialization with guitarist Gary Clark, Jr.

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Best Episodes Summary

"New York" is the best rated episode of "Foo Fighters Sonic Highways". It scored 9/10 based on 117 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/5/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Seattle".