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The Best Episodes of Classic Countdown

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

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Classic Countdown celebrates one of the most loved programs ever produced and broadcast by the ABC, spanning 13 years from 1974-1987, providing the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians.

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    Classic Countdown Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1 - 1975
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1 - 1975

    S1:E1

    One of the most loved programs ever broadcast by the ABC, Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. We celebrate the sights & sounds of 1975 with narrator John Paul Young.

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  2. Classic Countdown Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2 - 1976
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2 - 1976

    S1:E2

    Wilbur Wilde takes us back to 1976 to explore the sights and sounds of the year on Countdown. Includes music from Sherbet, Marcia Hines & the Bay City Rollers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Classic Countdown Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3 - 1977
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3 - 1977

    S1:E3

    One of Australia's most loved TV programs, Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation. Celebrate the sights & sounds of 1977 with Split Enz, Foreigner, Joe Cocker & narrator Richard Clapton.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Classic Countdown Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4 - 1978
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4 - 1978

    S1:E4

    Take a trip down memory lane with one of the ABC's most loved programs. Narrator Jane Clifton celebrates the sights & sounds of 1978 with John Cougar, Kate Bush, John Paul Young, Elton John & Dragon.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Classic Countdown Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5 - 1979
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5 - 1979

    S1:E5

    Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Stephen Cummings narrates a trip back to 1979 with performances by Iggy Pop, The Knack, Cheap Trick & Cold Chisel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Classic Countdown Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6 - 1980
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6 - 1980

    S1:E6

    The Eighties arrived with excitement and expectation. But as world events took a darker turn, the music industry shone with solid gold hits. James Reyne narrates this look back at the year in Countdown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Classic Countdown Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7 - 1981
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7 - 1981

    S1:E7

    Take a walk down memory lane to 1981 and we recall the iconic artists, the incredible songs and Molly! Features performances by Simple Minds, Kim Wilde, Men at Work and Divinyls. Narrated by Steve Kilbey.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Classic Countdown Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8 - 1982
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8 - 1982

    S1:E8

    Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Shane Howard narrates a trip back to 1982 with performances by Iron Maiden, Duran Duran, Goanna and INXS.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Classic Countdown Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9 - 1983
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9 - 1983

    S1:E9

    Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Pat Wilson narrates a trip back to 1983 with performances by Dragon, The Go-Betweens and Bonnie Tyler.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Classic Countdown Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10 - 1984
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10 - 1984

    S1:E10

    Countdown provided the soundtrack to a generation of Australians. Grace Knight narrates a trip back to 1984 with performances by Culture Club, The Saints and Cyndi Lauper.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Classic Countdown Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11 - 1985
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Episode 11 - 1985

    S1:E11

    Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Kate Ceberano narrates a trip back to 1985 with performances by Tears For Fears, Uncanny X-Men and A-Ha.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Classic Countdown Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12 - 1986
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Episode 12 - 1986

    S1:E12

    Countdown provided the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians. Deb Conway narrates a trip back to 1986 with performances by Mental as Anything, The Damned, GANGgajang and John Farnham.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Classic Countdown Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13 - 1987
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Episode 13 - 1987

    S1:E13

    After 563 episodes and hundreds of performances, Countdown ended in 1987. Narrator Paul Stewart looks back at the end of an era with performances by Painters & Dockers, Hoodoo Gurus, Paul Kelly and Crowded House.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1 - 1975" is the best rated episode of "Classic Countdown". It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/17/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2 - 1976".