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The Best Episodes of The Get Down

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

The Best Episodes of The Get Down

In 1977 New York City, the talented and soulful youth of the South Bronx chase dreams and breakneck beats to transform music history.

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  1. 9.1/10(798 votes)

    #1 - Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice

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    S1:E6

    Dizzee has a new experience at a secret party in the city. As the guys gear up for an explosive DJ battle, Zeke boards a political rollercoaster.

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  2. 8.8/10(639 votes)

    #2 - You Have Wings, Learn To Fly

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    S1:E5

    The Get Down Boys apply their skills in a dicey situation as Zeke hurries to make a meeting. Mylene's quest for a contract takes an unexpected turn.

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  3. 8.6/10(359 votes)

    #3 - Gamble Everything

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    S1:E10

    Mylene has a fateful encounter with her idol, the Cruz family reaches a critical juncture, a revelation strikes Ra-Ra, and Shao takes rash action.

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  4. 8.6/10(354 votes)

    #4 - Only from Exile Can We Come Home

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    S1:E11

    While the B-boy community rallies in defense of the get down. Mylene's musical fate hangs in the balance, and Zeke receives some life-altering news.

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  5. 8.4/10(993 votes)

    #5 - Where There is Ruin, There is Hope for a Treasure

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    S1:E1

    Zeke's resolve to woo a girl sends him into a dizzying, dangerous nightclub scene, where he crosses paths with a nimble local legend.

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  6. 8.2/10(635 votes)

    #6 - Seek Those Who Fan Your Flames

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    S1:E2

    The guys seek spiritual advice from a grandmaster. Mylene's future might be in the hands of her father and politically powerful uncle.

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  8. 8.2/10(603 votes)

    #7 - Darkness is Your Candle

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    S1:E3

    Disgraced record producer Jackie Moreno wants to shepherd Mylene’s singing career. Boo-Boo plays a rare bootleg tape at a party, inviting trouble.

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  9. 8.2/10(540 votes)

    #8 - Forget Safety, Be Notorious

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    S1:E4

    After a citywide blackout, Papa Fuerte takes a shine to mayoral candidate Ed Koch. Shao finds himself on the outs with Flash and tries to make amends.

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  10. 8.2/10(303 votes)

    #9 - The Beat Says, This Is the Way

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    S1:E8

    Zeke's Ivy League meeting goes off the rails. Ra-Ra has a bold proposition for Fat Annie, resulting in an explosive musical showdown at Les Inferno.

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  11. 8.1/10(280 votes)

    #10 - One by One, Into the Dark

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    S1:E9

    Confronted by ultimatums, Zeke and Mylene each must make a tough choice. Annie Pitches a deal to skeptical a Shao and a resentful Cadillac.

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  12. 7.9/10(320 votes)

    #11 - Unfold Your Own Myth

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    S1:E7

    Tensions between Shao and the boys threaten to destabilize the group. With her star on the rise, Mylene faces new expectations and pressures.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice" is the best rated episode of "The Get Down". It scored 9.1/10 based on 798 votes. Directed by Ed Bianchi and written by Seth Zvi Rosenfeld, Sam Bromell, it aired on 8/12/2016. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "You Have Wings, Learn To Fly".