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The Best Episodes of The Toys That Made Us Season 1

Every episode of The Toys That Made Us Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Toys That Made Us Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Toys That Made Us Season 1

The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.

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  1. Background image for Star Wars
    8.1/10(950 votes)

    #1 - Star Wars

    S1:E1

    A small toy company in Cincinnati takes on its biggest licensing project ever, giving birth to the most profitable toy franchise in history.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Barbie
    7.6/10(755 votes)

    #2 - Barbie

    S1:E2

    Inspired by a risqué doll from Germany, the co-founder of Mattel toys forever revolutionized the doll industry for young girls.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for He-Man
    8.2/10(835 votes)

    #3 - He-Man

    S1:E3

    Creators responsible for reviving a toy company's struggling action figure line discuss the epic rise and fall of their billion-dollar empire.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for G.I. Joe
    7.7/10(743 votes)

    #4 - G.I. Joe

    S1:E4

    Credited with coining the term "action figure" more than 50 years ago, a group of toy marketers reimagined a new genre of dolls for boys.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Star Wars" is the best rated episode of "The Toys That Made Us" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 950 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/22/2017. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Barbie".