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The Best Episodes of Play of the Week

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

This syndicated anthology series staged a different play every week covering all genres, dramas, comedies, musicals, fantasies, mysteries, et al, utilizing some of the best...
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Best Episodes Summary

"The House of Bernarda Alba" is the best rated episode of "Play of the Week". It scored 8.6/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/6/1960. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Medea".

  • The House of Bernarda Alba
    8.6/1012 votes
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    #1 - The House of Bernarda Alba

    Season 1 Episode 35 - Aired 6/6/1960

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Medea
    8.2/1042 votes
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    #2 - Medea

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/1959

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Iceman Cometh (1)
    8.1/1024 votes
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    #3 - The Iceman Cometh (1)

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/1960

    No description available

    Director: Sidney Lumet

    Writer: N/A

  • Two by Saroyan
    7.6/1016 votes
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    #4 - Two by Saroyan

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/1960

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Back to Back -- The Dock Brief & What Shall We Tell Caroline?
    7.3/1011 votes
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    #5 - Back to Back -- The Dock Brief & What Shall We Tell Caroline?

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/1959

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Iceman Cometh (2)
    7.3/1018 votes
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    #6 - The Iceman Cometh (2)

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/1960

    No description available

    Director: Sidney Lumet

    Writer: N/A

  • Rashomon
    7.3/1074 votes
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    #7 - Rashomon

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/12/1960

    No description available

    Director: Sidney Lumet

    Writer: N/A

  • In A Garden
    7.3/1090 votes
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    #8 - In A Garden

    Season 2 Episode 28 - Aired 4/10/1961

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Burning Bright
    7.0/1018 votes
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    #9 - Burning Bright

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/26/1959

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Night of the Auk
    6.8/1012 votes
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    #10 - Night of the Auk

    Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 5/2/1960

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Power and the Glory
    6.7/1014 votes
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    #11 - The Power and the Glory

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/19/1959

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Dybbuk
    5.7/1035 votes
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    #12 - The Dybbuk

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/1/1961

    No description available

    Director: Sidney Lumet

    Writer: N/A

  • A Month in the Country
    NaN/100 votes
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    #13 - A Month in the Country

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/1959

    No description available

    Director: Marc Daniels

    Writer: Emlyn Williams

  • The Waltz of the Toreadors
    NaN/100 votes
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    #14 - The Waltz of the Toreadors

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/1959

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The White Steed
    NaN/100 votes
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    #15 - The White Steed

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/1959

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Crime of Passion
    NaN/100 votes
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    #16 - Crime of Passion

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/1959

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Simply Heavenly
    NaN/100 votes
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    #17 - Simply Heavenly

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/7/1959

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The World of Sholom Aleichem
    NaN/100 votes
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    #18 - The World of Sholom Aleichem

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/14/1959

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Thieves Carnival
    NaN/100 votes
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    #19 - Thieves Carnival

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/21/1959

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Cherry Orchard
    NaN/100 votes
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    #20 - The Cherry Orchard

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/28/1959

    No description available

    Director: Daniel Petrie

    Writer: N/A

  • The Closing Door
    NaN/100 votes
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    #21 - The Closing Door

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/4/1960

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Emperor's Clothes
    NaN/100 votes
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    #22 - The Emperor's Clothes

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/11/1960

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lullaby
    NaN/100 votes
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    #23 - Lullaby

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/18/1960

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Strindberg on Love
    NaN/100 votes
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    #24 - Strindberg on Love

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/25/1960

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Juno and the Paycock
    NaN/100 votes
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    #25 - Juno and the Paycock

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/2/1960

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A