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The Best Episodes of Too Young to Die

Every episode of Too Young to Die ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Too Young to Die!

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Those who knew them best describe the sensational lives and premature deaths of iconic actors and musicians whose passing left a void in pop culture.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Too Young to Die Season 1 Episode 3 - Heath Ledger
    7.3/10(139 votes)

    #1 - Heath Ledger

    S1:E3

    Family, friends, artists and teachers all share their personal memories of the acclaimed actor, whose death at 28 shocked and saddened the world.

    Director:Dag Freyer
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Too Young to Die Season 2 Episode 1 - Natalie Wood
    7.2/10(37 votes)

    #2 - Natalie Wood

    S2:E1

    A star from a very young age, Natalie Wood lived her entire life in the spotlight. Listen as friends and family discuss how she handled her fame.

    Director:Annette Baumeister
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Too Young to Die Season 3 Episode 2 - Philip Seymour Hoffman
    7.1/10(40 votes)

    #3 - Philip Seymour Hoffman

    S3:E2

    Explore the life and astounding talent of the acclaimed actor, whose career was cut short by addiction. Experts discuss some of his most famous roles.

    Director:Matthias Schmidt
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Too Young to Die Season 1 Episode 4 - Sharon Tate
    7.0/10(51 votes)

    #4 - Sharon Tate

    S1:E4

    The fairy tale life of Sharon Tate came to a grisly end when she and others were violently murdered in one of the most infamous crimes of the 1960s.

    Director:Matthias Schmidt
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Too Young to Die Season 2 Episode 3 - River Phoenix
    6.9/10(41 votes)

    #5 - River Phoenix

    S2:E3

    Friends and acquaintances remember the promising, fascinating and beguiling entertainer, whose life ended outside a Los Angeles night club in 1993.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Too Young to Die Season 3 Episode 3 - Bruce Lee
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Bruce Lee

    S3:E3

    Despite having acted in only a smattering of movies, Bruce Lee has become the universal personification of Martial Arts’ cinema. His name, his face, his legacy have become icons of pop culture.

    Director:Annette Baumeister
    Writer:Annette Baumeister

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  7. Too Young to Die Season 3 Episode 4 - Judy Garland
    6.8/10(28 votes)

    #7 - Judy Garland

    S3:E4

    Few entertainers achieved such acclaim and suffered such tragedy. A star from the age of 16, Judy Garland was talented and tortured in equal measure.

    Directors:Annette Baumeister, Jobst Knigge
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Too Young to Die Season 1 Episode 1 - John Belushi
    6.6/10(36 votes)

    #8 - John Belushi

    S1:E1

    He made just seven films, but John Belushi's manic approach to both comedy and life changed the face of show business forever.

    Director:Jobst Knigge
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Too Young to Die Season 1 Episode 2 - Kurt Cobain
    6.3/10(59 votes)

    #9 - Kurt Cobain

    S1:E2

    Explore the rock star's tormented genius and gentle soul via excerpts from his diary and interviews with family, friends and fellow artists.

    Director:Niels Negendank
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Too Young to Die Season 3 Episode 1 - Falco
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Falco

    S3:E1

    An overnight success thanks to "Rock Me, Amadeus," Falco was known as Austria's greatest rocker. But his sudden fame came with terrible temptation.

    Director:Jobst Knigge
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Too Young to Die Season 2 Episode 2 - Vladimir Vysotsky
    5.1/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Vladimir Vysotsky

    S2:E2

    Experience the restless and remarkable life of the "Voice of Russia," a man who used his music to shed light on everyday life in the Soviet Union.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Heath Ledger" is the best rated episode of "Too Young to Die". It scored 7.3/10 based on 139 votes. Directed by Dag Freyer and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/28/2012. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Natalie Wood".