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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 33

Every episode of Top of the Pops Season 33 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops Season 33!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 1 - January 4, 1996
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #1 - January 4, 1996

    S33:E1

    Nicky Campbell introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Dubstar, Madonna, Boyzone, Eternal, and Michael Jackson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 2 - January 11, 1996
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    #2 - January 11, 1996

    S33:E2

    Lisa L'Anson introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Tori Amos, Baby D, Gene, Oasis, and Babylon Zoo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jasbinder Singh Mann

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  3. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 3 - January 18, 1996
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #3 - January 18, 1996

    S33:E3

    Alan Davies introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Sunscreem, Coolio, Lush, Cher, and Solo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 4 - January 25, 1996
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #4 - January 25, 1996

    S33:E4

    Lulu introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Goldbug, Ace Of Base, The Saw Doctors, Coolio Feat. Lv, and 3t.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jasbinder Singh Mann

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  5. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 5 - February 1, 1996
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #5 - February 1, 1996

    S33:E5

    Lee Evans introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Radiohead, E-motion, The Bluetones, Technohead, and Meat Loaf.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jasbinder Singh Mann

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  6. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 6 - February 8, 1996
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #6 - February 8, 1996

    S33:E6

    Julian Cope introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Joan Osborne, Smashing Pumpkins, Lighthouse Family, Etta James, and Terrorvision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 7 - February 15, 1996
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #7 - February 15, 1996

    S33:E7

    Justine Frishchmann introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Alcatraz, Luniz, Diana Ross, Supergrass, and Sting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 8 - February 22, 1996
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #8 - February 22, 1996

    S33:E8

    Lisa L'Anson introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Robert Miles, BjÖrk, Lighthouse Family, Blur, and Oasis.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 9 - February 29, 1996
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #9 - February 29, 1996

    S33:E9

    Nicky Campbell introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Gusto, Celine Dion, Gabrielle, Tina Turner, and Take That.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 10 - March 7, 1996
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #10 - March 7, 1996

    S33:E10

    Louise Wener introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Sasha & Maria, Bon Jovi, Eternal, Boyzone, and Supergrass.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 11 - March 14, 1996
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #11 - March 14, 1996

    S33:E11

    MN8 introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Gabrielle, The Beatles, Technohead, Robert Miles, and Bis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 12 - March 21, 1996
    6.1/10(15 votes)

    #12 - March 21, 1996

    S33:E12

    Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Oasis, Madonna, Menswear, Celine Dion, and Kaliphz Feat. Prince Naseem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 13 - March 28, 1996
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #13 - March 28, 1996

    S33:E13

    Mark Goodier introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Bis, Mark Snow, Gina G, P.j. & Duncan, and Wet Wet Wet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 14 - April 4, 1996
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #14 - April 4, 1996

    S33:E14

    Dale Winton introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Ocean Colour Scene, Foo Fighters, D.j. Dado, Lionel Richie, and Mark Morrison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 15 - April 11, 1996
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #15 - April 11, 1996

    S33:E15

    Andi Peters introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Paul Carrack, 2-pac Feat. Dr. Dre, Longpigs, Babylon Zoo, and Rage Against The Machine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 16 - April 18, 1996
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #16 - April 18, 1996

    S33:E16

    Beertje Van Beers introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Alanis Morissette, The Presidents Of The Usa, Everything But The Girl, The Cranberries, and The Cure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 17 - April 25, 1996
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #17 - April 25, 1996

    S33:E17

    Chris Eubank introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Lisa Marie Experience, Orbital, Ash, Sleeper, and Suggs Feat. Louchie Lou & Michie One.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 18 - May 2, 1996
    6.1/10(11 votes)

    #18 - May 2, 1996

    S33:E18

    Michelle Gayle introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Chantay Savage, Manchester United Fc, 3t, Pet Shop Boys, and Smashing Pumpkins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 19 - May 9, 1996
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #19 - May 9, 1996

    S33:E19

    Beertje Van Beers introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Busta Rhymes, Klubbheads, The Bluetones, Def Leppard, and Blur.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 20 - May 16, 1996
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #20 - May 16, 1996

    S33:E20

    Ian Wright introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Horace Brown, Liverpool Fc, Black Grape, 1300 Drums, and Bryan Adams.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 21 - May 23, 1996
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - May 23, 1996

    S33:E21

    Skin introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Swv, Robert Miles, John Alford, Gloria Estefan, and Tony Rich Project.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 22 - May 30, 1996
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #22 - May 30, 1996

    S33:E22

    Jack Dee and Jeremy Hardy introduce the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from M-beat Feat. Jamiroquai, Metallica, Peter Andre Feat. Bubbler Ranx, Celine Dion, and Bryan Adams.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 23 - June 6, 1996
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    #23 - June 6, 1996

    S33:E23

    Nicky Campbell introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Robert Miles, Tina Turner, Darren Day, Simply Red, and Shakespear's Sister.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 24 - June 14, 1996
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    #24 - June 14, 1996

    S33:E24

    Mark Owen introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Livin' Joy, Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen, Ocean Colour Scene, Pianoman, and Paul Weller.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Top of the Pops Season 33 Episode 25 - June 21, 1996
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #25 - June 21, 1996

    S33:E25

    Julia Carling introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Gabrielle, Mariah Carey, Let Loose, Simply Red, and Black Grape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 33 Ratings Summary

"January 4, 1996" is the best rated episode of "Top of the Pops" season 33. It scored 7.1/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/4/1996. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "January 11, 1996".