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The Best Episodes of The Eighties

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

The Best Episodes of The Eighties

The third installment from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, following in the footsteps of critically-acclaimed series THE SIXTIES and THE SEVENTIES,...

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  1. Background image for Video Killed the Radio Star
    8.2/10(150 votes)

    #1 - Video Killed the Radio Star

    S1:E5

    Music videos and the digital revolution dominated the music industry, as CDs replaced records; the charts were dominated by artists like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and Prince.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for The Fight Against AIDS
    8.1/10(166 votes)

    #2 - The Fight Against AIDS

    S1:E7

    The rise of a mysterious and deadly illness developed into a pandemic, affecting primarily the gay community and killing millions of people to date called acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Tear Down This Wall
    8.0/10(146 votes)

    #3 - Tear Down This Wall

    S1:E3

    The ever-present Cold War between the United States and Russia finally comes to an end thanks to a chain of events that had once been unthinkable.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Raised on Television
    7.9/10(229 votes)

    #4 - Raised on Television

    S1:E1

    VCRs, remote controls, family sitcoms, adult dramas, and prime-time soaps all changed TV enjoyment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Greed Is Good
    7.7/10(154 votes)

    #5 - Greed Is Good

    S1:E4

    Junk bonds, bailouts and Wall Street corruption set the tone for a decade of greed and excess.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for The Reagan Revolution
    7.6/10(170 votes)

    #6 - The Reagan Revolution

    S1:E2

    Exploring the two-term presidency of Ronald Reagan; highlighting his triumphs and controversies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Tech Boom
    7.6/10(140 votes)

    #7 - The Tech Boom

    S1:E6

    A look at the innovations and inventions of the Digital Revolution, including the personal computer and the Internet, which have defined life as we know it today.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Video Killed the Radio Star" is the best rated episode of "The Eighties". It scored 8.2/10 based on 150 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/26/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Fight Against AIDS".