The Best Episodes of Sun Records Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(71 votes)

   #1 - 706 Union

   S1:E12/23/2017

   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.

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   7.9/10(57 votes)

   #2 - Outta the Groove

   S1:E23/2/2017

   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.

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   8.1/10(55 votes)

   #3 - Record Man Blues

   S1:E33/9/2017

   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.

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   8.1/10(60 votes)

   #4 - Never Better

   S1:E43/16/2017

   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

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   8.5/10(54 votes)

   #5 - Rising Sun

   S1:E53/23/2017

   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.

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   8.4/10(42 votes)

   #6 - Who They Were Meant to Be

   S1:E63/30/2017

   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.

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   8.4/10(36 votes)

   #7 - No Favors Here

   S1:E74/6/2017

   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.

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   8.5/10(36 votes)

   #8 - Finishing School

   S1:E84/13/2017

   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.

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