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The Best Episodes of The 2010s Season 1

Every episode of The 2010s Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The 2010s Season 1!

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Audiences are invited to look back at The 2010s, a turbulent era marked by political and social upheaval, culminating in the single most dramatic year of the 21st century: 2020. It was a decade in

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The 2010s Season 1 Episode 1 - Peak TV
    5.9/10(59 votes)

    #1 - Peak TV

    S1:E1

    The 2010s welcomed outstanding shows in TV history and is known as “the second golden age of television.” Beyond Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, innovations in streaming led to opportunities for new types of voices and diverse audiences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The 2010s Season 1 Episode 2 - Music on Demand
    6.1/10(49 votes)

    #2 - Music on Demand

    S1:E2

    A deep dive into the major trends and innovations in popular music during the 2010s as streaming dominated, genres collapsed and music underwent a profound mood swing from EDM-infused pop to darker more intimate stylings by decade’s end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The 2010s Season 1 Episode 3 - Obama: Legacy on the Line
    5.7/10(44 votes)

    #3 - Obama: Legacy on the Line

    S1:E3

    A candid reflection not only on Barack Obama’s presidency, but also the seismic political shifts that took place in both the Republican and Democratic parties while he occupied the Oval Office.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The 2010s Season 1 Episode 4 - Trump: The Disrupter
    5.7/10(44 votes)

    #4 - Trump: The Disrupter

    S1:E4

    A look back on Donald Trump’s meteoric political rise in 2016, how he defeated Hillary Clinton, delivered on many of his campaign promises and left a polarizing legacy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The 2010s Season 1 Episode 5 - Taking it to the Streets
    5.0/10(55 votes)

    #5 - Taking it to the Streets

    S1:E5

    Examining a new era of activism that erupted in the 2010s, marking a decade of increased polarization and social change through movements like Occupy Wall Street, Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and the rise of the Alt-right.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The 2010s Season 1 Episode 6 - The Social Media Boom
    5.8/10(44 votes)

    #6 - The Social Media Boom

    S1:E6

    An exploration of social media’s growing influence during the 2010s as platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok became massively popular and changed the way we saw ourselves and the world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The 2010s Season 1 Episode 7 - 2020: The Year That Changed Everything
    5.7/10(50 votes)

    #7 - 2020: The Year That Changed Everything

    S1:E7

    A fast-paced, emotional chronicle of how the year of 2020 was one of the most transformational years in history with a presidential impeachment, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the largest civil rights demonstrations in history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Peak TV" is the best rated episode of "The 2010s" season 1. It scored 5.9/10 based on 59 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/7/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Music on Demand".