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The Best Episodes of The Eighties Season 1

Every episode of The Eighties Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Eighties Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    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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  2. 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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  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 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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  6. 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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  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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Video Killed the Radio Star" is the best rated episode of The Eighties season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 165 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 26, 2016.