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The Best Episodes of This Is Pop Season 1

Every episode of This Is Pop Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of This Is Pop Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    This Is Pop Season 1 Episode 3 - Stockholm Syndrome
    8.2/10(319 votes)

    S1:E3

    Since 1974, when a little-known group named ABBA won Eurovision's song contest with their track "Waterloo," Sweden has been a global force in exporting pop music. Cassette players and bedroom walls have been filled with the likes of Roxette, Ace of Base, and Robyn, and ‘90s playlists featuring Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, and *NSYNC would be obsolete without the work of Swedes Denniz Pop and Max Martin.

    Director:Jared Raab
    Writers:John Semley, Samantha Hall

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  2. This Is Pop Season 1 Episode 1 - Auto-Tune
    7.5/10(244 votes)

    S1:E1

    Love it or hate it, Auto-Tune has changed pop music. From Cher's "Believe" to Kanye West's "Love Lockdown," the sound has penetrated the globe and revolutionized music since its invention in 1997. Some say the pitch-correction technology has ruined music, while others have found fame by using the tool creatively. Tracing Auto-Tune's roots to predecessors like the synthesizer, the good, the bad, and the ugly of this game-changing technology is revealed, grounded in a personal account of Auto-Tune's most famous user, T-Pain.

    Director:Jared Raab
    Writer:Anupa Mistry

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  3. This Is Pop Season 1 Episode 2 - Hail Britpop!
    7.1/10(206 votes)

    S1:E2

    Britpop. The word can elicit an eye roll, an itch to get on the dance floor, or a sudden urge to cry and sing "Wonderwall." In the early ‘90s, when America was hooked on grunge, The Brits retaliated with a return to catchy, witty, and downright fun pop, speaking to their own stories and cultural roots. This musical zeitgeist known as "Britpop" went far behind the headlines of "Oasis vs. Blur" – bands like Elastica, Echobelly, Pulp, Lush, and Suede became international exports with a unique sound.

    Director:Reginald Harkema
    Writers:John Semley, Del Cowie

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  4. This Is Pop Season 1 Episode 4 - The Boyz II Men Effect
    6.9/10(246 votes)

    S1:E4

    Before Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, and 98 Degrees, there was a "boy band" from Philadelphia called Boyz II Men that ruled the charts. With their incredible vocal harmonies and preppy-cool style, Boyz II Men became the "soundtrack to our lives" with hits like "End of The Road", "I'll Make Love To You", "Motown Philly," and "One Sweet Day" – heard at weddings, proms, karaoke bars, and funerals alike. Going back to the band's humble beginnings in Philadelphia, this episode pays homage to the influential R&B group who set the template for ‘90s boy bands.

    Director:Chelsea McMullan
    Writer:Del Cowie

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  5. This Is Pop Season 1 Episode 5 - When Country Goes Pop
    6.5/10(182 votes)

    S1:E5

    It's a tale as old as time – a country song goes "pop" and country music fans protest. From Dolly Parton to Shania Twain to Lil Nas X, the scrutiny around what makes a song "country" has been a raging debate that shows no signs of slowing down.

    Director:Simon Ennis
    Writer:John Semley

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  6. This Is Pop Season 1 Episode 6 - The Brill Building in 4 Songs
    6.3/10(126 votes)

    S1:E6

    New York City's Brill Building and pop music go together like bread and butter, or in this case, like King n' Goffin, Leiber n' Stoller, or Barry n' Kim. In the 1950s and 60s, songwriters, record producers, and wannabe pop stars flocked to 1619 Broadway in New York with dreams of churning out the next big hit. Full of small rooms with upright pianos, The Brill Building was labelled a "song-factory", but its true spirit grew out of a community that collaborated and challenged each other to achieve greatness.

    Director:Chelsea McMullan
    Writer:John Semley

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  7. This Is Pop Season 1 Episode 8 - Festival Rising
    6.3/10(157 votes)

    S1:E8

    There is no rite of passage quite like the music festival. Millions of people attend them each year and now more than ever they infiltrate our culture from “festival wear” clothing lines to playlists. Taking a journey from ‘60s counterculture to modern-day "selfie" culture, the evolution of the music festival is explored to examine deeper ideas about the importance of collective experiences, and they act as a cultural mirror that reflect interests and ideals.

    Director:Dylan Reibling
    Writers:John Semley, Dylan Reibling

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  8. This Is Pop Season 1 Episode 7 - What Can A Song Do?
    6.2/10(143 votes)

    S1:E7

    For decades, musicians have been using music as their weapon of choice against social injustice, discrimination and marginalization. From Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land" to Kendrick Lamar's "Alright," a song is one of the most powerful ways to transmit a message to a large audience.

    Director:Lisa Rideout
    Writer:Del Cowie

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Stockholm Syndrome" is the best rated episode of This Is Pop season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 319 votes. Directed by Jared Raab and written by John Semley, Samantha Hall, it aired on March 20, 2021. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Auto-Tune".