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The Best Episodes of The Video Game Years Season 1

Every episode of The Video Game Years Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Video Game Years Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 1 - 1980
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #1 - 1980

    S1:E1

    Topics in this episode include PacMan, Monaco GP, Atari Breaks Out, Centipede, Battlezone, Sierra Online, Berzerk, Broderbund, Missile Command, Rogue, Tempest, Nintendo Game & Watch, Warlords, Zork & Infocom, Rally X, Rise of the Arcades.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 2 - 1981
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #2 - 1981

    S1:E2

    Topics in this episode include Frogger, Lady Bug, Entex, Galaga, IBM PC, Intellivision Games, Defender, Atari vs KC Munchkin, Donkey Kong, Qix, Kaboom, Venture, Atari Intellivision War, Ultima & Wizardry, Turbo, Tabletop Games, Yars' Revenge, Ms PacMan.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 3 - 1982
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #3 - 1982

    S1:E3

    Topics in this episode include Atari 5200, Burgertime, Q*Bert, Pole Position, Commodore 64, Joust, PacMan & E.T. on Atari 2600, Jungle King, Tron, MS Flight Simulator, Popeye, Colecovision, Donkey Kong Jr, Choplifter, Sinistar, Gaming Magazines, Mr Do, Adventurevision & Arcadia, Robotron 2084, Pitfall & Activision.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 4 - 1983
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #4 - 1983

    S1:E4

    Topics in this episode include Elevator Action, Starcade, Tapper, Jumpman, Congo Bongo, Famicom/SG1000/MSX, Dragon's Lair, Keystone Capers, Crystal Castles, Electronic Arts, Donkey Kong 3, Mappy, Spy Hunter, Star Wars: The Arcade Game, Kangaroo, Mario Bros, Track & Field, Ultima III, WarGames, Discs of Tron, Game Piracy, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Journey, Joy Sticks, Krull.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 5 - 1984
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #5 - 1984

    S1:E5

    Topics in this episode include Marble Madness, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Tag Team Wrestling, Warner Bros Sells Atari, Star Force, Karateka, Pac-Land, Paperboy, Cloak & Dagger, Circus Charlie, Babbage's, Kung-Fu Master, Summer Games, H.E.R.O., Space Ace, Lode Runner, Nintendo Vs System, Elite, Karate Champ, Punch-Out!, The Last Starfighter, Return of The Jedi, King's Quest, Cobra Command.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 6 - 1985
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #6 - 1985

    S1:E6

    Topics in this episode include Commando, Ultima IV, Ring King, Nintendo Entertainment System, Hang-On, Amiga, Carmen Sandiego, Super Mario Bros., Space Harrier, Clu Clu Land, Twin Bee, Silent Service, Ghosts & Goblins, Gauntlet, The Bard's Tale, Section Z, Excitebike, The Oregon Trail, Gradius, F-15 Strike Eagle, City Connection, Temple of Doom, Gun.Smoke, Hogan's Alley, Yie Ar Kung-Fu.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 7 - 1986
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #7 - 1986

    S1:E7

    Topics in this episode include Sega Master System, Arkanoid, Gumshoe, Jackal (Top Gunner), Out Run, Starflight, PlayChoice 10, Alex Kidd, Atari 7800, Gunship, Chiller, Rampage, Fantasy Zone, Mighty Bomb Jack, Rolling Thunder, Legendary Wings, Urban Champion, 720 Degrees, Double Dribble, Life Force, Side Pocket, Super Sprint, Balloon Fight, Space Quest, Defender of the Crown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 8 - 1987
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #8 - 1987

    S1:E8

    Topics include Legend of Zelda, Castlevania, Metroid, Mega Man, Double Dragon, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out, After Burner, Rad Racer, PacMania, Leisure Suit Larry, Wizards & Warriors, Shinobi, Top Gun, Maniac Mansion, Goonies II, 1943, Atari XE, Rygar, Earl Weaver Baseball, Alien Syndrome, Kid Icarus, Operation Wolf, LJN Games, Police Quest, Roadblasters, Pro Wrestling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 9 - 1988
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #9 - 1988

    S1:E9

    Topics include Contra, Metal Gear, Anticipation, Adventure Island, Castlevania II Simon's Quest, Ghostbusters, NARC, Pool of Radiance, Zelda II The Adventure of Link, Blaster Master, RC Pro Am, Phantasy Star, Bionic Commando, John Madden Football, Bubble Bobble, Cabal, T&C Surf Design, Nintendo Power, Golgo 13, Double Dragon II, Blades of Steel, Super Mario Bros 2, RBI Baseball, Skate or Die!

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 10 - 1989
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #10 - 1989

    S1:E10

    All this and much more! Game Boy, Tetris, Friday the 13th, Sega Genesis, A Boy and his Blob, Quest For Glory, Duck Tales, Shadowgate, Captain N, Super Mario Super Show, Populous, Hard Drivin, Turbo Grafx, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Baseball Stars, Dragon Warrior, Atari Lynx, Power Glove, Golden Axe, Wrestlemania, Prince of Persia, Tecmo Bowl, Super Mario Land, Bomberman, Sim City, Ninja Gaiden

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"1980" is the best rated episode of "The Video Game Years" season 1. It scored 6.6/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/30/2012. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "1981".