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The Best Episodes of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1

Every episode of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    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 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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  5. 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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  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 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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  8. 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"What's Happening?" is the best rated episode of 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 226 votes. Directed by Asif Kapadia and written by Unknown, it aired on May 21, 2021. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised".