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The Worst Episodes of Top of the Pops

Every episode of Top of the Pops ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Top of the Pops!

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

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Top of the Pops Season 39 Episode 11 - 22nd March 2002
    3.7/10(13 votes)

    S39:E11

    Sarah Cawood introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Iron Maiden, BjÖrk, Warren Stacey, Celine Dion, and Will Young.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Top of the Pops Season 39 Episode 2 - 18th January 2002
    3.6/10(10 votes)

    S39:E2

    Jamie Theakston introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Lange Feat. Skye, Goldtrix Presents Andrea Brown, Daniel Bedingfield, Britney Spears, and Aaliyah.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Top of the Pops Season 41 Episode 51 - 25th December 2004
    4.1/10(13 votes)

    S41:E51

    Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates introduce the fast-moving music show featuring the best selling hits of 2004, and the Christmas number 1, in this Christmas Day special. Including performances from Kylie Minogue, Scissor Sisters, L.m.c. Versus U2, and Ronan Keating.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Top of the Pops Season 2 Episode 10 - 11 March 1965
    3.8/10(10 votes)

    S2:E10

    Host - David Jacobs Georgie Fame And The Blue Flames - In The Meantime (Performance) Herman's Hermits - Silhouettes (Repeat Performance) Marianne Faithfull - Come And Stay With Me (Repeat Performance) PJ Proby - I Apologise (Disc) Rolling Stones - The Last Time (Performance) The Pretty Things - Honey I Need (Repeat Performance) The Searchers - Goodbye My Love (Performance) The Shadows - Mary Anne (Repeat Performance) The Who - I Can't Explain (Performance) Tom Jones - It's Not Unusual (Performance)

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Top of the Pops Season 2 Episode 23 - 10 June 1965
    4.5/10(12 votes)

    S2:E23

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Top of the Pops Season 24 Episode 39 - September 24, 1987
    4.7/10(12 votes)

    S24:E39

    Mike Smith and Gary Davies take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Abc, Jan Hammer, Ll Cool J, and Mick Jagger.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Top of the Pops Season 2 Episode 9 - 4 March 1965
    4.8/10(12 votes)

    S2:E9

    Host - Jimmy Savile Gene Pitney - I Must Be Seeing Things (Repeat Performance) Herman's Hermits - Silhouettes (Performance) Petula Clark - I Know A Place (Repeat Performance) Sandie Shaw - I'll Stop At Nothing (Repeat Performance) The Hollies - Yes I Will (Performance) The Rolling Stones - The Last Time (Performance) The Searchers - Goodbye My Love (Performance) Tom Jones - It's Not Unusual (Repeat Performance) Twinkle - Golden Lights (Performance) Wayne Fontana And The Mindbenders - The Game Of Love (Repeat Performance)

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  8. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 38 - September 23, 1993
    4.7/10(10 votes)

    S30:E38

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 September 1993 and featuring Depeche Mode, The Wonder Stuff, M People, Haddaway, Stakka Bo, Take That with Lulu, and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Top of the Pops Season 36 Episode 48 - 3rd December 1999
    5.0/10(12 votes)

    S36:E48

    Gail Porter introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Boyzone, Alice Deejay, Lolly, Martine Mccutcheon, and Cliff Richard.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Top of the Pops Season 36 Episode 25 - 25th June 1999
    5.2/10(12 votes)

    S36:E25

    Gail Porter introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Jamiroquai, N-sync, Britney Spears, Adam Rickitt, and Vengaboys.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Top of the Pops Season 35 Episode 30 - 31st July 1998
    5.3/10(13 votes)

    S35:E30

    Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Pras Michel Feat. O.d.b. & Mya, Lovestation, The Supernaturals, Catatonia, and Spice Girls.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Top of the Pops Season 36 Episode 46 - 19th November 1999
    5.6/10(15 votes)

    S36:E46

    Gail Porter introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Travis, Ricky Martin, A1, Stereophonics, and Robbie Williams.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Top of the Pops Season 29 Episode 7 - February 13, 1992
    5.2/10(9 votes)

    S29:E7

    Steve Anderson and Claudia Simon present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 February 1992 and featuring Color Me Badd, Michael Jackson, Ride, Bryan Adams, The Pasadenas, Simply Red, The Temptations, Pearl Jam and Wet Wet Wet.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Top of the Pops Season 36 Episode 43 - 29th October 1999
    4.8/10(6 votes)

    S36:E43

    Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Simply Red, Eternal, Will Smith, R. Kelly, and Westlife.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Top of the Pops Season 35 Episode 44 - 6th November 1998
    5.7/10(14 votes)

    S35:E44

    Kate Thornton introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Billie, Aerosmith, Touch & Go, Another Level, and Cher.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Top of the Pops Season 35 Episode 33 - 21st August 1998
    5.6/10(12 votes)

    S35:E33

    Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Sweetbox, Cleopatra, Savage Garden, Sash! Feat. Tina Cousins, and Boyzone.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Top of the Pops Season 36 Episode 18 - 7th May 1999
    5.7/10(13 votes)

    S36:E18

    Kate Thornton introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Martine Mccutcheon, The Offspring, Tlc, Cast, and Westlife.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Top of the Pops Season 30 Episode 39 - September 30, 1993
    5.4/10(9 votes)

    S30:E39

    Mark Franklin presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 30 September 1993 and featuring Manic Street Preachers, Belinda Carlisle, Gabrielle, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Eternal, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Spin Doctors and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Top of the Pops Season 36 Episode 49 - 10th December 1999
    5.8/10(14 votes)

    S36:E49

    Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Mario Piu, Jamiroquai, Celine Dion, Atomic Kitten, and Cliff Richard.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Top of the Pops Season 36 Episode 42 - 22nd October 1999
    5.7/10(11 votes)

    S36:E42

    Jamie Theakston introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from B*witched, Atb, Honeyz, Steps, and Christina Aguilera.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Top of the Pops Season 36 Episode 47 - 26th November 1999
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    S36:E47

    Gail Porter introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Whitney Houston, R. Kelly, Glamma Kid, Cliff Richard, and Wamdue Project.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 46 - November 15, 1996
    5.6/10(9 votes)

    S33:E46

    Members of 'The Fast Show' introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Backstreet Boys, Toni Braxton, The Woolpackers, East 17 Feat. Gabrielle, and Mark Owen.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Top of the Pops Season 37 Episode 21 - 26th May 2000
    5.7/10(10 votes)

    S37:E21

    Jayne Middlemiss introduces the fast-moving music show featuring live performances, the latest videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Lonestar, The Charlatans, D.j. Luck & M.c. Neat, Southside Spinners, and Billie Piper.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Top of the Pops Season 35 Episode 47 - 27th November 1998
    5.4/10(7 votes)

    S35:E47

    Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from The Corrs, Vengaboys, Celine Dion & R. Kelly, Ruff Driverz, and Cher.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Top of the Pops Season 35 Episode 32 - 14th August 1998
    5.9/10(13 votes)

    S35:E32

    Jayne Middlemiss introduces the latest hits from the UK top 40, with live performances, music videos, a countdown of the top 20, and Britain's best selling single of the week. Including performances from Hinda Hicks, Sash! Feat. Tina Cousins, Solid Harmonie, Will Smith, and Boyzone.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"22nd March 2002" is the worst rated episode of Top of the Pops. It scored 3.7/10 from 13 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on March 22, 2002.

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