A Year in Music backdrop
A Year in Music poster
Documentary

The Best Episodes of A Year in Music

Every episode of A Year in Music ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Year in Music!

The Best Episodes of A Year in Music

A year-by-year look at our musical landscape, including the biggest artists, songs and albums as well as the new acts we'd be hearing for years...

Filter By Season5

  1. 8.7/10(11 votes)

    #1 - 1982

    S4:E1

    It's the golden age of MTV and music videos and the masses get a British invasion, Michael Jackson's “Thriller” is released, and the name “Jenny” becomes synonymous with a specific phone number.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.5/10(7 votes)

    #2 - 1967

    S4:E3

    A musician is arrested on stage for the first time, a Beatle becomes a Walrus, and we witness the Summer of Love as the nation marches against the Vietnam War.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.5/10(7 votes)

    #3 - 1970

    S4:E10

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  4. 8.2/10(7 votes)

    #4 - 1990

    S4:E12

    Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale explores the dawn of the 1990s, from shiny red stilettos and big hair to Doc Martens, West Philadelphia to Bel Air, and a bunch of Young Guns.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  5. 8.0/10(8 votes)

    #5 - 1987

    S4:E7

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  6. 7.2/10(7 votes)

    #6 - 1992

    S4:E8

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of A Year in Music

    READ
  8. 6.8/10(8 votes)

    #7 - 1995

    S4:E5

    Goes back to 1995 as "Exhales," Horrorcore, and an Oklahoma Native take on the year, and music makes history as the nation watches the trial of the year.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  9. 6.7/10(8 votes)

    #8 - 2006

    S4:E9

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  10. 5.9/10(8 votes)

    #9 - 2000

    S4:E4

    Go back in time to the end of the second millennium as a new era begins with Y2K and trading print for digital. Also, the impact of JLo's infamous green dress and what about STAN.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  11. 5.6/10(6 votes)

    #10 - 2012

    S4:E2

    “Gangnam Style” takes over, One Direction is the newest boy band phenom, Rihanna becomes “Unapologetic,” and the world says “I Will Always Love You” to Whitney Houston as her death shocks the industry.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  12. 5.0/10(8 votes)

    #11 - 2017

    S4:E6

    No description available

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  13. 4.5/10(7 votes)

    #12 - 2015

    S4:E11

    Lzzy Hale talks Taylor Swift in the pop world, The Weeknd and an 1800's politician being a rap star.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  14. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #13 - 1977

    S1:E1

    The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac at the top of their games, disco's heyday, and the emergence of punk rock are just a sample of the highlights covered in this first episode of the series.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  15. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #14 - 1966

    S1:E2

    The debut of concept albums and psychedelic music, the year's best musical movies and TV shows, and the year's biggest breakups, breakthroughs and comebacks highlight this looks at 1966.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  16. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #15 - 1969

    S1:E3

    Don Felder hosts and narrates a look at the musical landscape of 1969.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  17. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #16 - 1972

    S1:E4

    Tommy Chong hosts and narrates a look at the musical landscape of 1972.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  18. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #17 - 1983

    S1:E5

    MTV begins to change the record industry, Michael Jackson's Thriller, the second British invasion, cable TV takes hold, the US economy improves, and the US festival include the topics covered.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  19. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #18 - 1975

    S1:E6

    Matt Pinfield hosts a look at the year 1975, when the golden age of rock met the birth of disco. Features Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, Queen, Elton John, The Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac and KC and the Sunshine Band, among many others.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  20. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #19 - 1973

    S1:E7

    Legendary ex-Eagles alumni Don Felder hosts this look at 1973. Topics include the birth of punk, disco, and hip hop. Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon breaks boundaries. Helen Reddy, ABBA, Queen, Elton John and others are also featured.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  21. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #20 - 1964

    S1:E8

    Tommy Chong explores the year 1964, when The Beatles took over, Motown became a driving force, and The Rolling Stones made their debut.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  22. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #21 - 1985

    S1:E9

    MTV reaches critical mass, the Live Aid benefit concert, the influence of videos in the music industry, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen rule the charts, plus a lot more highlight from 1985 in music.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  23. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #22 - 1963

    S2:E1

    Beatlemania starts in the UK, while folk music, protest songs and surf music tops the charts in the US. Motown begins cranking out hits in Detroit.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  24. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #23 - 1968

    S2:E2

    The Vietnam War, RFK and MLK's assassinations, and racial unrest continued to influence music. Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Johnny Cash, The Doors, and Janis Joplin create some of their greatest work. Led Zeppelin explodes on the scene.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  25. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #24 - 1994

    S2:E3

    Carla Marie and Anthony run down the biggest music events of 1994: the King of Pop marries the daughter of the King of Rock and Roll, Woodstock celebrates it's 25th year anniversary, Hip-Hop opens a door in music, and the death of an icon.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  26. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #25 - 1979

    S2:E4

    The year 1979, where Rock music hits tragedy; Disco continues to rule, Michael Jackson goes solo and Gloria Gaynor releases and unforgettable hit. There's also economic and political upheaval in the US.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A

Best Episodes Summary

"1982" is the best rated episode of "A Year in Music". It scored 8.7/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/9/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "1967".