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The Best Episodes of Sun Records

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The untold story of nothing less than the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Guided by Sam Phillips, young musicians like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis combined the styles of hillbilly

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Sun Records Season 1 Episode 1 - 706 Union
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 706 Union

    S1:E1

    Sam Phillips moves his family to Memphis to open a recording studio to look for his first hit musical act, but instead rekindles a steamy affair. Young Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash struggle at home.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Sun Records Season 1 Episode 2 - Outta the Groove
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Outta the Groove

    S1:E2

    Sam records B.B. King, but his new label struggles. Elvis is inspired by African-American music, but is chastised by his family and girlfriend for crossing racial lines. We meet cousins Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Sun Records Season 1 Episode 4 - Never Better
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Never Better

    S1:E4

    Sam's worsening anxiety attacks lead to a radical new medical procedure. Elvis tries to win Trixie back. Overseas, Johnny Cash makes a decision that will affect his girlfriend back home

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Sun Records Season 1 Episode 3 - Record Man Blues
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Record Man Blues

    S1:E3

    Sam can’t find the follow-up hit to Ike Turner’s “Rocket 88.” Colonel Tom Parker’s conniving ways are exposed. Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart have their eye on the same girl.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Sun Records Season 1 Episode 5 - Rising Sun
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Rising Sun

    S1:E5

    Sam finds another hit with Johnny Bragg and The Prisonaires. Becky makes a surprising announcement. Elvis enlists Sam to help him record a song for his mother. Johnny takes his relationship with Vivian to the next phase.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Sun Records Season 1 Episode 6 - Who They Were Meant to Be
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Who They Were Meant to Be

    S1:E6

    Sam and Marion take Elvis on the road to promote "Blue Moon,”. Colonel Tom Parker pays a heavy price for his gambling, while Jerry Lee tries to stay on the straight and narrow in his new married life.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Sun Records Season 1 Episode 7 - No Favors Here
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - No Favors Here

    S1:E7

    Elvis gets his first taste of fame when he starts playing live shows. Colonel Tom Parker scams his way out of debt and eyes an opportunity with Elvis. Johnny returns from.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Sun Records Season 1 Episode 8 - Finishing School
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Finishing School

    S1:E8

    Colonel Tom Parker presses to take over Elvis' career, but Sam struggles with the decision to let his star go. Jerry Lee's philandering catches up with him. Johnny starts his own band.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"706 Union" is the best rated episode of "Sun Records". It scored 6/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Roland Joffé and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/23/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Outta the Groove".