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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops

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

Best episode
S14E20 19th May 1977
8.931 votes
Worst episode
S39E11 22nd March 2002
3.713 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.6avg
Binge time
58d 17h
2199 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Top of the Pops Season 14 Episode 20 - 19th May 1977
    8.9/10(31 votes)

    S14:E20

    David 'Kid' Jensen looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Suzi Quatro, Linda Lewis, Carole Bayer Sager, Tony Etoria, the Jacksons, the Jam, the Bay City Rollers, Joe Tex, Joy Sarney and Rod Stewart, with a dance sequence from Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Top of the Pops Season 14 Episode 22 - 2nd June 1977
    8.7/10(31 votes)

    S14:E22

    Noel Edmonds looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Elkie Brooks, the Muppets, Twiggy, Jesse Green, Hot Chocolate, the Strawbs, Genesis, the Four Seasons, Heatwave, Carol Bayer Sager and Rod Stewart, with a dance sequence from Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Top of the Pops Season 14 Episode 25 - 23th June 1977
    8.7/10(28 votes)

    S14:E25

    Jimmy Savile looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Dave Edmunds, Tony Etoria, Gary Glitter, Brotherhood of Man, Johnny Nash, Paul Nicholas, Carol Bayer Sager, the Stranglers, the Jacksons and Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Top of the Pops Season 21 Episode 52 - Episode 52
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    S21:E52

    The 1984 Christmas special of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1984. Featuring Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Howard Jones, Duran Duran, Nik Kershaw, Culture Club, Thompson Twins, Jim Diamond, Wham!, Paul Young, George Michael and Band Aid.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Top of the Pops Season 21 Episode 50 - Episode 50
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    S21:E50

    Steve Wright and Peter Powell take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Wham!, Kool & The Gang, Tears For Fears, and The Toy Dolls.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Top of the Pops Season 21 Episode 53 - Episode 53
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    S21:E53

    Lenny Henry presents a review of all of the hits from 1984, first broadcast on 27 December 1984. Includes Spandau Ballet, Neil, Ultravox, Shakin' Stevens, Bronski Beat, Bananarama, Flying Pickets, Black Lace, Slade, Chaka Khan, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, Joe Fagin and Stevie Wonder.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 52 - Christmas Special 1985
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    S22:E52

    Gary Davies, Janice Long, Dixie Peach, John Peel and Steve Wright present the hits of 1985.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Top of the Pops Season 14 Episode 24 - 16th June 1977
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    S14:E24

    David 'Kid' Jensen looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces John Miles, Hot Chocolate, Archie Bell and the Drells, the Foster Brothers, Queen, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Olivia Newton-John, the Muppets and Kenny Rogers.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Top of the Pops Season 39 Episode 51 - 25th December 2002
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    S39:E51

    Lisa Snowdon and Richard Blackwood introduce the fast-moving music show featuring Britain's best selling hits of 2002, and the Christmas number one of 2002. Including performances from Atomic Kitten, Gareth Gates, Ronan Keating, Girls Aloud, and Darius.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Top of the Pops Season 31 Episode 47 - November 24, 1994
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    S31:E47

    Mark Goodier introduces performances, videos, and pre-chart exclusives by some of the top artists in the charts. Including performances from Jimmy Nail, Louis Armstrong, New Atlantic Feat. Berri, Kylie Minogue, and Luther Vandross.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Top of the Pops Season 32 Episode 52 - Christmas 1995
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    S32:E52

    Björk and Jack Dee introduce the biggest selling songs of 1995, plus the Christmas Day Number One. Live in the studio are N-Trance, Annie Lennox, Take That, Boyzone, The Outhere Brothers, Simply Red, Robson and Jerome, Pulp, and Blur.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Top of the Pops Season 15 Episode 22 - 15th June 1978
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    S15:E22

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Rokotto, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Smokie, and The Boomtown Rats. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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  13. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 20 - May 21, 1993
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S30:E20

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 May 1993 and featuring Saint Etienne, Felix, Luther Vandross, Charles & Eddie, Runrig, Ace of Base, Bon Jovi and UB40.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 10 - March 6, 1986
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    S23:E10

    Gary Davies and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 6 March 1986. Featuring Mike and the Mechanics, Kate Bush, Frank Sinatra, Tavares, Whistle, Diana Ross, and Huey Lewis and the News.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Top of the Pops Season 17 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    S17:E6

    Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Tourists, Cliff Richard, the Chords, the Regents, Queen, the Selecter, AC/DC, the Buggles and the Specials, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Top of the Pops Season 19 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S19:E6

    Tommy Vance presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 11 February 1982. Includes appearances from Fun Boy Three & Bananarama, the Stranglers, Bow Wow Wow, Adrian Gurvitz, Hall & Oates, Depeche Mode, the J Geils Band, Modern Romance, Haircut 100 and the Jam.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Top of the Pops Season 21 Episode 29 - Episode 29
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S21:E29

    Peter Powell and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 July 1984. Featuring The Mighty Wah!, Prince, Billy Idol, Blancmange, Divine, Thompson Twins and Frankie Goes to Hollywood.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Top of the Pops Season 25 Episode 33 - August 18, 1988
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S25:E33

    Mike Read and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 August 1988 and featuring Aztec Camera, Kylie Minogue, Chris Rea, Status Quo, Van Halen, Big Country, Fairground Attraction, Julio Iglesias and Stevie Wonder, Yazz & The Plastic Population, and Robbie Robertson.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Top of the Pops Season 25 Episode 38 - September 22, 1988
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S25:E38

    Nicky Campbell and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 September 1988 and featuring Pet Shop Boys, Womack & Womack, Bill Withers, Transvision Vamp, Whitney Houston, Bon Jovi, Rick Astley, The Hollies and The Pasadenas.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 52 - December 25, 1993
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S30:E52

    Mark Franklin and Tony Dortie present a Christmas Special of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1993 and featuring 2 Unlimited, Snow, The Bluebells, Ace of Base, Gabrielle, Take That with Lulu, Meat Loaf and Mr Blobby.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Top of the Pops Season 32 Episode 20 - May 18, 1995
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S32:E20

    Lisa L'Anson introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Celine Dion, Ali Campbell, Elton John, Pulp and Robson & Jerome.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Top of the Pops Season 32 Episode 28 - July 13, 1995
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S32:E28

    Dale Winton introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Mn8, Seal, Cast, Hole, and Supergrass.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 34 - August 22, 1985
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    S22:E34

    Steve Wright and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 August 1985. Featuring The Cars, Baltimora, Kate Bush, Princess and Madonna.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Top of the Pops Season 23 Episode 19 - May 8, 1986
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S23:E19

    Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 08 May 1986. Featuring Patti La Belle and Michael McDonald, Spitting Image, Billy Ocean, Falco, and Whitney Houston.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Top of the Pops Season 32 Episode 17 - April 27, 1995
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S32:E17

    Chris Evans introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Let Loose, Bobby Brown, Love City Groove, Boyzone, and The Wildhearts.

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Best Episodes Summary

"19th May 1977" is the best rated episode of Top of the Pops. It scored 8.9/10 from 31 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 19, 1977. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "2nd June 1977".

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