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The Best Episodes of 20/20 Season 1

Every episode of 20/20 Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 20/20 Season 1!

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20/20 is an American television newsmagazine that has been broadcast on ABC since June 6, 1978. Created by ABC News executive Roone Arledge, the show was designed similarly to CBS's 60 Minutes but focuses more

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    20/20 Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    S1:E1

    Greyhound Racing Showcased, Flip Wilson Interviewed, California Primary, Nuclear Bomb Report, 10th Anniversary of Robert Kennedy Assassination

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. 20/20 Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S1:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. 20/20 Season 1 Episode 2 - The Disco Phenomenon
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E2

    Thomas Hoving examines the disco craze and visits Xenon in New York City; Jubilation in Las Vegas; Ones, a disco for children in New York City; the Empire Rollerdrome in Brooklyn; and a retirement/rehabilitation home in Los Angeles, where disco dancing is used as a form of therapy.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. 20/20 Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. 20/20 Season 1 Episode 4 - Diana Nyad Interviewed
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E4

    After having failed three times to swim the English Channel, Diana Nyad talks about why it isn't such a big deal and about how it's really just a matter of luck.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. 20/20 Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. 20/20 Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. 20/20 Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. 20/20 Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. 20/20 Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. 20/20 Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. 20/20 Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E12

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. 20/20 Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "20/20" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/6/1978. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 10".