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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 22

Every episode of Top of the Pops Season 22 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 22!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 1 - January 3, 1985
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    S22:E1

    John Peel and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 January 1985. Featuring Smiley Culture, Sal Solo, Paul Young, Tears for Fears, Toy Dolls, Madonna and Band Aid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 6 - February 7, 1985
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    S22:E6

    Richard Skinner and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 February 1985. Featuring King, Bryan Adams, Phil Collins, Kirsty MacColl, Howard Jones, Billy Ocean, and Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 10 - March 7, 1985
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    S22:E10

    John Peel and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 March 1985 and featuring Shakin' Stevens, Madonna, Jermaine Jackson and Dead or Alive.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. 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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  6. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 7 - February 14, 1985
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S22:E7

    Simon Bates and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 14 February 1985. Featuring Dead Or Alive, The Colour Field, Killing Joke, The Smiths, and Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 17 - April 25, 1985
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S22:E17

    Mike Read and Gary Davies present, first broadcast on 25 April 1985.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 23 - June 6, 1985
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    S22:E23

    Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first shown on 6 June 1985. Featuring Gary Moore & Phil Lynott, Kool and The Gang, Propaganda, David Bowie, Duran Duran and Paul Hardcastle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 15 - April 11, 1985
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    S22:E15

    John Peel and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 April 1985. Featuring Tears for Fears, The Rah Band, Dream Academy, King and Philip Bailey & Phil Collins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 30 - July 25, 1985
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S22:E30

    Gary Davies and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 July 1985. Featuring Madonna, Feargal Sharkey, The Cure, Dire Straits and the Eurythmics.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 24 - June 13, 1985
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    S22:E24

    Mike Read and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 June 1985. Featuring Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Billy Ocean, Sister Sledge and Marillion.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 33 - August 15, 1985
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    S22:E33

    Peter Powell and Dixie Peach present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 15 August 1985. Featuring UB40 with Chrissie Hynde, Madonna, The Cars, Kate Bush and Billy Idol.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 20 - May 16, 1985
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    S22:E20

    Peter Powell and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 May 1985. Featuring Kim Wilde, Bryan Ferry, Duran Duran, Jimmy Nail, Debarge, Phyllis Nelson, Paul Hardcastle and Divine.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 38 - September 19, 1985
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    S22:E38

    Simon Bates and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 September 1985. Featuring Red Box, Madonna, Lloyd Cole & The Commotions, and David Bowie & Mick Jagger.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 28 - July 11, 1985
    6.7/10(11 votes)

    S22:E28

    John Peel and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 July 1985. Featuring The Conway Brothers, Eurythmics, Opus, Bruce Springsteen, Mai Tai and Steve Arrington.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 42 - October 17, 1985
    6.7/10(11 votes)

    S22:E42

    Peter Powell and Mike Read present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 October 1985. Featuring Shakin' Stevens, A-ha, Elton John, Colonel Abrams and Jennifer Rush.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 19 - May 9, 1985
    6.3/10(12 votes)

    S22:E19

    John Peel and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 9 May 1985.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 47 - November 21, 1985
    5.8/10(9 votes)

    S22:E47

    Janice Long and Paul Jordan present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 November 1985. Featuring Madness, Wham, Dee C Lee, Lionel Richie, Doug E Fresh, Feargal Sharkey and Midge Ure.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 2 - January 10, 1985
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S22:E2

    Mike Read and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Zz Top, Thompson Twins, Bronski Beat, and Council Collective.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 3 - January 17, 1985
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S22:E3

    Peter Powell and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 17 January 1985. Featuring The Limit, Prince, Amii Stewart, Russ Abbott, Grandmaster Melle Mel and Foreigner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 4 - January 24, 1985
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S22:E4

    Mike Smith and Steve Wright take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Ashford & Simpson, James Ingram, Billy Ocean, and Foreigner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 5 - January 31, 1985
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S22:E5

    Peter Powell and Janice Long present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 31 January 1985. Featuring Big Sound Authority, Art Of Noise, Bruce Springsteen and Foreigner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 8 - February 21, 1985
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S22:E8

    Mike Read and Bruno Brookes present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 February 1985. Featuring Howard Jones, Sharpe and Numan, Don Henley, Bryan Adams and Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 9 - February 28, 1985
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S22:E9

    Peter Powell and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Prince, Jermaine Jackson, Daryl Hall & John Oates, and Madonna.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Top of the Pops Season 22 Episode 11 - March 14, 1985
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S22:E11

    Gary Davies and Mike Smith take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Philip Bailey & Phil Collins, New Edition, Nik Kershaw, and Dead Or Alive.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"Christmas Special 1985" is the best rated episode of Top of the Pops season 22. It scored 8.1/10 from 14 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on December 25, 1985. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "January 3, 1985".