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The Worst Episodes of The Eighties

Every episode of The Eighties ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Eighties!

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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, tackles 10 years shaped by exceptionalism and excess. Like its

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Eighties Season 1 Episode 6 - The Tech Boom
    7.5/10(151 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Eighties Season 1 Episode 2 - The Reagan Revolution
    7.7/10(181 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. The Eighties Season 1 Episode 4 - Greed Is Good
    7.7/10(164 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Eighties Season 1 Episode 1 - Raised on Television
    7.9/10(239 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. The Eighties Season 1 Episode 3 - Tear Down This Wall
    7.9/10(156 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Eighties Season 1 Episode 5 - Video Killed the Radio Star
    8.2/10(160 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. The Eighties Season 1 Episode 7 - The Fight Against AIDS
    8.2/10(178 votes)

    #7 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Tech Boom" is the worst rated episode of "The Eighties". It scored 7.5/10 based on 151 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/30/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Reagan Revolution".