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The Best Episodes of American Epic

Every episode of American Epic ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of American Epic!

Binge this in 3h 21m•Peaking at 8.4/10

Travel the country in search of unknown 1920s artists, when the music of ordinary Americans was recorded for the first time, transforming music forever, in a three-part film narrated by Robert Redford, featuring Jack White,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    American Epic Season 1 Episode 1 - The Big Bang
    8.4/10(29 votes)

    #1 - The Big Bang

    S1:E1

    Travel to 1920s Tennessee as the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, and the Memphis Jug Band make their first records with producer Ralph Peer on a revolutionary portable recording machine, creating the first recordings of R&B and country songs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Epic Season 1 Episode 2 - Blood and Soil
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #2 - Blood and Soil

    S1:E2

    Travel to the rural South as Elder Burch, Charley Patton and others record early Delta blues, gospel and protest songs. The Great Flood of 1927 devastates Mississippi River communities, leading to northern migration and Chicago Blues by Howlin' Wolf.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Epic Season 1 Episode 3 - Out of the Many, the One
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    #3 - Out of the Many, the One

    S1:E3

    Discover how America's diverse cultures contribute to its musical styles: from the Hopi tribe to Hawaii's Joseph Kekuku to Mexican-American Lydia Mendoza and the Cajun Breaux Family. Mississippi John Hurt's blues inspires a generation of musicians.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Big Bang" is the best rated episode of "American Epic". It scored 8.4/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/16/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Blood and Soil".