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The Best Episodes of Songland

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

Songwriters compete for a chance to have their work selected by a major recording artist.
Genre:Reality
Network:NBC

Best Episodes Summary

"OneRepublic" is the best rated episode of "Songland". It scored 8.9/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/11/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Macklemore".

  • OneRepublic
    8.9/1025 votes
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    #1 - OneRepublic

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/11/2019

    In the season one finale, Ryan Tedder moves into the guest recording artist spot when his band, OneRepublic, comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material to be the band's next hit song. Special guest Jason Evigan, an accomplished writer-producer and hitmaker behind Maroon 5's #1 song "Girls Like You," and "What Lovers Do," joins Ester Dean and Shane McAnally to help creatively adapt the songs to perfectly fit the style of OneRepublic. One song is chosen to be recorded by OneRepublic and released for a global audience.

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  • Macklemore
    8.8/1027 votes
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    #2 - Macklemore

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/14/2019

    Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Macklemore, who's looking for his next hit, and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Macklemore chooses one song to record and release.

    Director: N/A

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  • will.i.am
    8.7/1055 votes
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    #3 - will.i.am

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/4/2019

    will.i.am comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material to be the next hit song for the Black Eyed Peas. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the Black Eyed Peas' style. One song is chosen to be recorded by the Black Eyed Peas and released for a global audience.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Charlie Puth
    8.7/1024 votes
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    #4 - Charlie Puth

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/4/2019

    Global superstar Charlie Puth comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the style of Puth.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Aloe Blacc/Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
    8.6/1025 votes
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    #5 - Aloe Blacc/Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/2/2019

    Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Aloe Blacc and director David Leitch, who are looking for material for the film "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw"; one song is chosen to be recorded by Blacc and featured in the film.

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  • Old Dominion/Jeep
    8.6/1026 votes
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    #6 - Old Dominion/Jeep

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/21/2019

    Country hitmakers Old Dominion come to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material to be featured in an upcoming Jeep commercial. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the styles of Old Dominion and Jeep. One song is chosen to be recorded by Old Dominion, released for a global audience, and featured in the next Jeep commercial.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • H.E.R.
    8.4/1026 votes
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    #7 - H.E.R.

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/27/2020

    Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to H.E.R. and a panel of top music producers who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star H.E.R. chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bebe Rexha
    8.4/1016 votes
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    #8 - Bebe Rexha

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 6/1/2020

    Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Bebe Rexha and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Bebe Rexha chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jonas Brothers
    8.3/1052 votes
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    #9 - Jonas Brothers

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/18/2019

    Unknown songwriters pitch their original songs to the Jonas Brothers and the panel. Three songs move on to the 2nd round where each producer helps one songwriter adapt their song to fit the Brothers's style. One song is chosen to be recorded by the Jonas Brothers and is ready for the global audience to hear tonight.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Luis Fonsi
    8.3/1026 votes
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    #10 - Luis Fonsi

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2020

    Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Luis Fonsi and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star Luis Fonsi chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Florida Georgia Line
    8.3/1024 votes
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    #11 - Florida Georgia Line

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2020

    Eight time ACM and seven time CMT Award winning country duo, Florida Georgia Line, come to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material. Three of the most successful and sought after writer producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the superstar artist. One song is chosen to be recorded by the guest recording artist and released for a global audience.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Meghan Trainor
    8.2/1035 votes
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    #12 - Meghan Trainor

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/25/2019

    Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Meghan Trainor, who's looking for her next hit, and a panel of top music producers who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Meghan Trainor chooses one song to record and release.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lady A
    8.2/1033 votes
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    #13 - Lady A

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/13/2020

    Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Lady Antebellum and a panel of top music producers who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star Lady Antebellum chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Boyz II Men
    8.2/1025 votes
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    #14 - Boyz II Men

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2020

    Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Boyz II Men and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Boyz II Men choose one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kelsea Ballerini
    8.1/1039 votes
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    #15 - Kelsea Ballerini

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/11/2019

    Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Kelsea Ballerini, who's looking for her next hit, and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Kelsea Ballerini chooses one song to record and release.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Martina McBride
    8.1/1023 votes
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    #16 - Martina McBride

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2020

    Five-time CMA-winning country superstar, Martina McBride, comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the superstar artist. One song is chosen to be recorded by the guest recording artist and released for a global audience.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Julia Michaels
    8.1/1022 votes
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    #17 - Julia Michaels

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/11/2020

    Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter, Julia Michaels, comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material. Three of the most successful and sought after writer producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the superstar artist. One song is chosen to be recorded by the guest recording artist and released for a global audience.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Legend
    7.7/1057 votes
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    #18 - John Legend

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/28/2019

    Unknown songwriters pitch their original songs to John Legend and the panel. Three songs move on to the 2nd round where each producer helps one songwriter adapt their song to fit John’s style. One song is chosen to be recorded by John and is ready for the global audience to hear tonight.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Leona Lewis
    7.7/1020 votes
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    #19 - Leona Lewis

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/28/2019

    Leona Lewis comes to "Songland" to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material to be her next hit song. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer-producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit Lewis's style. One song is chosen to be recorded by Lewis and released for a global audience.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ben Platt
    7.7/1024 votes
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    #20 - Ben Platt

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 6/8/2020

    Undiscovered songwriters pitch original material to Ben Platt and a panel of top music producers, who work to creatively adapt the songs to the star; Ben Platt chooses one song to record and release for a global audience the same night.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Usher
    7.5/1020 votes
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    #21 - Usher

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/15/2020

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    Director: N/A

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