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The Best Episodes of Seven Ages of Rock

Every episode of Seven Ages of Rock ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Seven Ages of Rock!

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A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of genres.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 Episode 6 - Left of the Dial
    7.8/10(42 votes)

    #1 - Left of the Dial

    S1:E6

    The contrasting fates of two of America's biggest bands, R.E.M. and Nirvana.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 Episode 1 - The Birth of Rock
    7.7/10(45 votes)

    #2 - The Birth of Rock

    S1:E1

    The story of the rock revolution of the 1960s, as seen through the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 Episode 4 - Never Say Die
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    #3 - Never Say Die

    S1:E4

    Looking at how heavy metal emerged in the 1960s from Birmingham.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 Episode 2 - White Light, White Heat
    7.5/10(48 votes)

    #4 - White Light, White Heat

    S1:E2

    Exploring rock's theatrical years, as music tried to be taken seriously as an art form.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 Episode 3 - Blank Generation
    7.4/10(42 votes)

    #5 - Blank Generation

    S1:E3

    It's 1975, and rock gets shock treatment on both sides of the Atlantic from punk.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 Episode 7 - What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock
    7.4/10(46 votes)

    #6 - What the World is Waiting For: Indie Rock

    S1:E7

    The journey through the history of rock climaxes with a focus on British indie music.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Seven Ages of Rock Season 1 Episode 5 - We Are the Champions
    7.2/10(40 votes)

    #7 - We Are the Champions

    S1:E5

    In the early 1970s, rock moved out of the festivals and clubs and into the stadiums.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Left of the Dial" is the best rated episode of "Seven Ages of Rock". It scored 7.8/10 based on 42 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/23/2007. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Birth of Rock".