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The Best Episodes of Unsung Season 3

Every episode of Unsung Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Unsung Season 3!

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Unsung is an hour-long music documentary program that premiered on TV One on November 27, 2008. It celebrates the lives and careers of artists or groups sharing their triumphs, their tribulations, and their truth. It

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Unsung Season 3 Episode 1 - Rose Royce
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Rose Royce

    S3:E1

    Documenting the rise and career of the R&B group Rose Royce. Interviews with Kenny Copeland, Gwen Dickey, Lequeint "Duke" Jobe, and Joe Harris (of The Undisputed Truth)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Unsung Season 3 Episode 2 - Sylvester
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Sylvester

    S3:E2

    Documenting the rise and short-lived career of Disco recording artist Sylvester. Interviews with Joshua Gamson, Anita Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters), Walter Hawkins, Martha Wash, Jeanie Tracy, Dyana Williams, and Narada Michael Walden.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Unsung Season 3 Episode 3 - Unsung Uncut
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Unsung Uncut

    S3:E3

    Features full-length performances from the artists featured on the series. Performances of Teena Marie w/ Rick James ("Sucka For Your Love"), Bootsy Collins ("Ain't It Funky Now"), Klymaxx ("Meeting In the Ladies Room"), Rose Royce ("Car Wash"), Debarge ("I Like It"), Minnie Riperton ("Lovin' You"), and Sylvester ("Dance").

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Unsung Season 3 Episode 4 - Stacy Lattisaw
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Stacy Lattisaw

    S3:E4

    Documenting the rise and career of R&B vocalist Stacy Lattisaw. Interviews with Stacy Lattisaw, Johnny Gill (of New Edition), and Narada Michael Walden.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Unsung Season 3 Episode 5 - The Bar-Kays
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #5 - The Bar-Kays

    S3:E5

    Documenting the rise and tribulation of Funk band The Bar-Kays. Interviews with Ben Cauley, David Porter, James Alexander, Al Bell, Jazze Pha, and Steven Ivory. This episode shows news footage from the plane crash that took the lives of singer Otis Redding and many of the original members, as well as footage of the Bar-Kays performing at Wattstax.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Unsung Season 3 Episode 6 - Teddy Pendergrass
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Teddy Pendergrass

    S3:E6

    Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B vocalist Teddy Pendergrass. Interviews with Tyrese Gibson, Dyana Williams, Kenny Gamble, and Leon Huff. Teddy Pendergrass was previously featured on an episode of VH1's Behind the Music in 1997.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Unsung Season 3 Episode 7 - Tammi Terrell
    9.2/10(28 votes)

    #7 - Tammi Terrell

    S3:E7

    Documenting the rise and short-lived career of Motown vocalist Tammi Terrell. Interviews with Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Otis Williams (of The Temptations), Mary Wilson, Gene Chandler, Vance Wilson, Weldon Arthur McDougal III, Jerry Blavat, Elaine Jesmer, Harry Weinger, and Dyana Williams.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Unsung Season 3 Episode 8 - Heatwave
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Heatwave

    S3:E8

    Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of R&B group Heatwave. Interviews with Keith Wilder, Ernest "Bilbo" Berger, Mario Mantese, Billy Jones, Keith Harrison, Byron Byrd, Roy Carter, Derek Bramble (of Heatwave), Dyana Williams, and Dr. Scot Brown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Unsung Season 3 Episode 9 - Musical Youth
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Musical Youth

    S3:E9

    Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of Reggae band Musical Youth. Interviews with Dennis Seaton, Michael Grant, Kelvin Grant (of Musical Youth), Dave Morgan, Pete Price, and Don Letts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Unsung Season 3 Episode 10 - George Clinton
    9.2/10(10 votes)

    #10 - George Clinton

    S3:E10

    Documenting the rise and career of Funk superstar George Clinton. Interviews with George Clinton, Grady Thomas, Rickey Vincent, Bootsy Collins, Michael Hampton, Maceo Parker, Hank Shocklee, Robert 'Peanut' Johnson, Amuka/ Sheila Brody, and DeWayne McKnight (as Blackbyrd McNight). George Clinton was previously featured on an episode of VH1's Legends in 1999.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Unsung Season 3 Episode 11 - The Fat Boys
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #11 - The Fat Boys

    S3:E11

    Documenting the rise and careers of pioneering rap group The Fat Boys. Interviews with Prince Markie Dee, Damon Wimbley (of The Fat Boys), Papa Keith, Chuck Creekmur, Rayzor, Kurtis Blow, Charles Stettler, Biz Markie, Hank Shocklee, J. Cole, and Cory Rooney. This was the first Unsung about a Hip Hop artist or group.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Unsung Season 3 Episode 12 - Angela Winbush
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Angela Winbush

    S3:E12

    Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B vocalist Angela Winbush. Interviews with Angela Winbush, Lalah Hathaway, Avant, Tom Joyner, and A. Scott Galloway.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Unsung Season 3 Episode 13 - Miki Howard
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Miki Howard

    S3:E13

    Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B/ Jazz vocalist Miki Howard. Interviews with Miki Howard, Augie Johnson (of Side Effect), John Nettlesbey, LeMel Humes, Robi Reed, and Val Young.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Unsung Season 3 Episode 14 - The O'Jays
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #14 - The O'Jays

    S3:E14

    Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of legendary R&B group The O'Jays. Interviews with Eddie Levert, Bobby Massey, Sammy Strain (also of Little Anthony and the Imperials) (of The O'Jays), Marc Gordon (of LeVert), and Tom Joyner.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Rose Royce" is the best rated episode of "Unsung" season 3. It scored 7.8/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/22/2010. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Sylvester".