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The Best Episodes of The Eighties

Every episode of The Eighties ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Eighties!

Best episode
S1E7 The Fight Against AIDS
8.2185 votes
Worst episode
S1E6 The Tech Boom
7.6157 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.9avg
Binge time
7h 0m
7 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Eighties Season 1 Episode 7 - The Fight Against AIDS
    8.2/10(185 votes)

    S1:E7

    The rise of a mysterious and deadly illness developed into a pandemic, affecting primarily the gay community and killing millions of people to date called acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Eighties Season 1 Episode 5 - Video Killed the Radio Star
    8.2/10(165 votes)

    S1:E5

    Music videos and the digital revolution dominated the music industry, as CDs replaced records; the charts were dominated by artists like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and Prince.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Eighties Season 1 Episode 1 - Raised on Television
    7.9/10(249 votes)

    S1:E1

    VCRs, remote controls, family sitcoms, adult dramas, and prime-time soaps all changed TV enjoyment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Eighties Season 1 Episode 3 - Tear Down This Wall
    7.9/10(162 votes)

    S1:E3

    The ever-present Cold War between the United States and Russia finally comes to an end thanks to a chain of events that had once been unthinkable.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Eighties Season 1 Episode 4 - Greed Is Good
    7.7/10(169 votes)

    S1:E4

    Junk bonds, bailouts and Wall Street corruption set the tone for a decade of greed and excess.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Eighties Season 1 Episode 2 - The Reagan Revolution
    7.7/10(186 votes)

    S1:E2

    Exploring the two-term presidency of Ronald Reagan; highlighting his triumphs and controversies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Eighties Season 1 Episode 6 - The Tech Boom
    7.6/10(157 votes)

    S1:E6

    A look at the innovations and inventions of the Digital Revolution, including the personal computer and the Internet, which have defined life as we know it today.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Fight Against AIDS" is the best rated episode of The Eighties. It scored 8.2/10 from 185 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on June 9, 2016.

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