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The Best Episodes of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

Every episode of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything!

Best episode
S1E1 What's Happening?
8.2226 votes
Worst episode
S1E3 Changes
7.3155 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.6avg
Binge time
6h 1m
8 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 1 - What's Happening?
    8.2/10(226 votes)

    S1:E1

    As the unrest of the ’60s evolves into a new decade, musicians like Marvin Gaye and John Lennon become the conscience of the culture.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 5 - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
    7.7/10(146 votes)

    S1:E5

    America is convulsed by deep racial unrest. Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, and Gil Scott-Heron write about a revolution that feels imminent.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 2 - End of the Acid Dream
    7.6/10(177 votes)

    S1:E2

    Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison retreat from the world—but there's no escape from the growing epidemic of hard drugs.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 7 - Respect
    7.5/10(124 votes)

    S1:E7

    James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, and the artists at Stax Records make music on their own terms despite working in an industry rife with racism.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 4 - Our Time Is Now
    7.5/10(146 votes)

    S1:E4

    Carole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 6 - Exile
    7.4/10(136 votes)

    S1:E6

    Drugs, drink, and debauchery reach a devastating peak—yet Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, and Jim Morrison produce some of their best music.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 8 - Starman
    7.3/10(116 votes)

    S1:E8

    With reggae and synthesizers on the rise, a range of artists—from Iggy Pop and Lou Reed to Alice Cooper—inspire a creative triumph.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 Episode 3 - Changes
    7.3/10(155 votes)

    S1:E3

    New sounds and styles emerge following The Beatles' breakup, with Marc Bolan and Alice Cooper bringing glam to the world.

    Director:Asif Kapadia
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"What's Happening?" is the best rated episode of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything. It scored 8.2/10 from 226 votes. Directed by Asif Kapadia and written by Unknown, it aired on May 21, 2021. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised".

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