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The Best Episodes of Breaking Away Season 1

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The Best Episodes of Breaking Away Season 1

Breaking Away is a 1980 American comedy-drama television series that was based on the 1979 film of the same name. It was created by Steve...

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  1. 7.3/10(8 votes)

    #1 - The American Dream

    S1:E2

    A fraternity uses a pretty co-ed to lure Mike into playing for its football team. Meanwhile, Dave decides to audit a college course.

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  2. 7.0/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Heart Like a Wheel

    S1:E5

    Moocher asks Nancy to move in with him. Mike readies for a drag race with a collegian. Dave's friendship with a co-ed may blossom into a romance.

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  3. 6.9/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Knowing Her

    S1:E3

    Moocher lands a job as a movie-theater usher. Mrs. Stohler enrolls in a real-estate course taught by an attractive widower. And romance enters Cyril's life in the form of a co-ed.

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  4. 6.6/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Rainy Night in Georgia

    S1:E6

    Mrs. Stohler wants her husband to buy land she thinks the university will eventually need--and pay handsomely for when they need it. Meanwhile, the guys land a job painting a hardware store. Dave's treasured bicycle is stolen.

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  5. 6.4/10(14 votes)

    #5 - The Cutters

    S1:E1

    This series pilot is based on the 1979 film, but opens a year earlier as Dave Stohler (Shaun Cassidy) and his three close friends graduate from high school and resolve to stick together.

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    #6 - King of the Quarry

    S1:E4

    Townsfolk won't let Stohler forget that he lost his poise as a guest lecturer at the college. Meanwhile, Moocher is offered a well-paying job in Chicago.

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    #7 - La Strada

    S1:E7

    Mrs. Stohler wants her husband to buy land she thinks the university will eventually need--and will pay handsomely for when they need it. Meanwhile, the guys land a job painting a hardware store. Dave's treasure bicycle is stolen.

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    #8 - The Grand Illusion

    S1:E8

    Unaired episode, upon cancellation of series.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The American Dream" is the best rated episode of "Breaking Away" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/6/1980. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Heart Like a Wheel".