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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!

Binge this in 3h 10mPeaking at 8.2/10

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

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Toys That Made Us Season 1 Episode 1 - Star Wars
    8.1/10(953 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Toys That Made Us Season 1 Episode 2 - Barbie
    7.6/10(757 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Toys That Made Us Season 1 Episode 3 - He-Man
    8.2/10(839 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Toys That Made Us Season 1 Episode 4 - G.I. Joe
    7.7/10(745 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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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 953 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".