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The Best Episodes of Vinyl Season 1

Every episode of Vinyl Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Vinyl Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Vinyl Season 1 Episode 10 - Alibi
    8.4/10(722 votes)

    S1:E10

    Zak constructs a dangerous plan to bring down Richie. Kip's excesses threaten an important Nasty Bits gig. Clark and Jorge's efforts pay off. Richie is privy to the birth of a legendary music venue.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 6 - Cyclone
    8.2/10(906 votes)

    S1:E6

    Devon retreats to safety among old friends at the Chelsea Hotel as Richie continues to descend into a lifestyle of debauchery.

    Director:Nicole Kassell
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.1/10(1989 votes)

    S1:E1

    New York City, 1973. Together with his partners, Richie Finestra, president of American Century Records, is on the verge of selling his struggling company to German Polygram, in a deal that includes an impending distribution agreement with Led Zeppelin. But after a disastrous meeting, it's clear that the sale is in jeopardy.

    Director:Martin Scorsese
    Writers:Terence Winter, George Mastras, Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese, Rich Cohen

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  4. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 8 - E.A.B.
    8.1/10(679 votes)

    S1:E8

    Richie reaches out to Galasso for a loan when he's desperate for cash. Lester gives Kip a lesson in the blues.

    Director:Jon S. Baird
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 2 - Yesterday Once More
    8.0/10(1076 votes)

    S1:E2

    With German Polygram executives in town to complete the deal for American Century, Richie delivers a bombshell that shocks the prospective buyers, as well as his partners, Zak Yankovich, ACR's head of promotions, and Skip Fontaine, head of sales. When the dust settles, the Germans storm out of the ACR offices, leaving Richie to face the ire of Zak, Skip and company attorney Scott Levitt.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:Terence Winter

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  6. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 5 - He in Racist Fire
    7.9/10(774 votes)

    S1:E5

    Richie manages to get on the good side of a funk superstar. Skip attempts to get rid of some Donny Osmond records.

    Director:Peter Sollett
    Writer:Adam Rapp

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  7. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 7 - The King and I
    7.9/10(723 votes)

    S1:E7

    Richie and Zak travel to Las Vegas with a plan to woo Elvis Presley and convince him to sign a contract with American Century.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 9 - Rock and Roll Queen
    7.9/10(640 votes)

    S1:E9

    The Buck Rogers murder case creates a dangerous dilemma for Richie. At American Century, Maury Gold pitches a '50s compilation LP while Zak tries to fund a band for his wedding-singer Gary, a.k.a. "Xavier." Clark and Jorge bond over an Indigo tune.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 3 - Whispered Secrets
    7.8/10(879 votes)

    S1:E3

    At a record producers' banquet honoring Maury Gold, Richie is embarrassed when the emcee, rival record exec Jackie Jervis, makes a joke about the failed German Polygram deal. Later, Maury and mob cohort Corrado Galasso pay a visit to American Century to probe a detective's recent inquiry, and Joe Corso drops by to pitch Richie a demo by his banquet date, Nora.

    Director:Mark Romanek
    Writers:Jonathan Tropper, Adam Rapp, Debora Cahn

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  10. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 4 - The Racket
    7.7/10(804 votes)

    S1:E4

    Richie feels embarrassed at a record producers' banquet whilst a junior A&R rep attempts to court Alice Cooper.

    Director:SJ Clarkson
    Writer:Debora Cahn

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Alibi" is the best rated episode of Vinyl season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 722 votes. Directed by Allen Coulter and written by Unknown, it aired on April 17, 2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Cyclone".