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The Best Episodes of Great Performances Season 1

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

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The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Great Performances Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.9/10(38 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Great Performances Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Great Performances Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.5/10(61 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Great Performances Season 1 Episode 18 - Hogan's Goat
    7.6/10(50 votes)

    #4 - Hogan's Goat

    S1:E18

    A young Irish ward boss has a chance to be elected mayor, but the disgraced current mayor makes sure the candidate's wife learns about his affair with a just-deceased rich girl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Great Performances" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/28/1971. This episode is rated 6.9 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".