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The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops

Every episode of Top of the Pops ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Top of the Pops!

The Best Episodes of Top of the Pops

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  1. 9.0/10(30 votes)

    #1 - 19th May 1977

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    S14:E20

    David 'Kid' Jensen looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Suzi Quatro, Linda Lewis, Carole Bayer Sager, Tony Etoria, the Jacksons, the Jam, the Bay City Rollers, Joe Tex, Joy Sarney and Rod Stewart, with a dance sequence from Legs & Co.

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  2. 8.9/10(30 votes)

    #2 - 2nd June 1977

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    S14:E22

    Noel Edmonds looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Elkie Brooks, the Muppets, Twiggy, Jesse Green, Hot Chocolate, the Strawbs, Genesis, the Four Seasons, Heatwave, Carol Bayer Sager and Rod Stewart, with a dance sequence from Legs & Co.

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  3. 8.9/10(27 votes)

    #3 - 23th June 1977

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    S14:E25

    Jimmy Savile looks at the weekly pop chart from 1977 and introduces Dave Edmunds, Tony Etoria, Gary Glitter, Brotherhood of Man, Johnny Nash, Paul Nicholas, Carol Bayer Sager, the Stranglers, the Jacksons and Legs & Co.

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  4. 8.1/10(11 votes)

    #4 - May 21, 1993

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    S30:E20

    Tony Dortie presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 21 May 1993 and featuring Saint Etienne, Felix, Luther Vandross, Charles & Eddie, Runrig, Ace of Base, Bon Jovi and UB40.

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  5. 8.0/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Episode 22

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    S15:E22

    A look at Britain's best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 40. Including performances from Rokotto, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Smokie, and The Boomtown Rats. Introduced by Jimmy Savile.

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  6. 8.0/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

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    S17:E6

    Steve Wright presents chart hits of the week, with performances from the Tourists, Cliff Richard, the Chords, the Regents, Queen, the Selecter, AC/DC, the Buggles and the Specials, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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  8. 8.0/10(10 votes)

    #7 - August 18, 1988

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    S25:E33

    Mike Read and Simon Mayo present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 August 1988 and featuring Aztec Camera, Kylie Minogue, Chris Rea, Status Quo, Van Halen, Big Country, Fairground Attraction, Julio Iglesias and Stevie Wonder, Yazz & The Plastic Population, and Robbie Robertson.

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  9. 8.0/10(10 votes)

    #8 - September 22, 1988

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    S25:E38

    Nicky Campbell and Andy Crane present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 September 1988 and featuring Pet Shop Boys, Womack & Womack, Bill Withers, Transvision Vamp, Whitney Houston, Bon Jovi, Rick Astley, The Hollies and The Pasadenas.

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  10. 8.0/10(9 votes)

    #9 - December 8, 1988

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    S25:E49

    Nicky Campbell and Caron Keating present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 December 1988 and featuring Status Quo, Angry Anderson, Phil Collins, Petula Clark, New Order, Inner City, Erasure, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, Cliff Richard and Bananarama.

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  11. 8.0/10(47 votes)

    #10 - November 24, 1994

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    S31:E47

    Mark Goodier introduces performances, videos, and pre-chart exclusives by some of the top artists in the charts. Including performances from Jimmy Nail, Louis Armstrong, New Atlantic Feat. Berri, Kylie Minogue, and Luther Vandross.

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  12. 8.0/10(10 votes)

    #11 - May 18, 1995

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    S32:E20

    Lisa L'Anson introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Celine Dion, Ali Campbell, Elton John, Pulp and Robson & Jerome.

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  13. 7.8/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Episode 9

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    S18:E9

    Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Status Quo, Kim Wilde, Madness, Kiki Dee, Coast to Coast, The Passions, Roxy Music and Joe Dolce, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

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  14. 7.8/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Episode 13

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    S18:E13

    Richard Skinner introduces the pop programme, featuring Graham Bonnet, Hazel O'Connor, Tony Capstick, Gillan, Lene Lovich, Bad Manners, Shakin' Stevens, Linx, Landscape, the Polecats and Kim Wilde, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

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  15. 7.8/10(9 votes)

    #14 - May 12, 1994

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    S31:E19

    Jack Dee presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 12 May 1994 and featuring Iggy Pop, Michael Bolton, Gloworm, East 17, Joe Roberts, E.Y.C., Marcella Detroit and Elton John, and Stiltskin.

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  16. 7.8/10(7 votes)

    #15 - October 20, 1994

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    S31:E42

    Jarvis Cocker introduces performances, videos, and pre-chart exclusives by some of the top artists in the charts. Including performances from Let Loose, Oasis, Ultimate Kaos, R. Kelly, and Tom Jones.

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  17. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #16 - April 27, 1995

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    S32:E17

    Chris Evans introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Let Loose, Bobby Brown, Love City Groove, Boyzone, and The Wildhearts.

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  18. 7.8/10(13 votes)

    #17 - July 13, 1995

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    S32:E28

    Dale Winton introduces the latest hits and pre-chart sounds, with a rundown of the UK charts. Including performances from Mn8, Seal, Cast, Hole, and Supergrass.

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  19. 7.7/10(10 votes)

    #18 - May 5, 1994

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    S31:E18

    Simon Mayo presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 May 1994 and featuring Evan Dando, Killing Joke, The Cranberries, C. J. Lewis, the Manchester United Football Squad, Judy Cheeks, Richard Marx, Stiltskin and Tony Di Bart.

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  20. 7.6/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Episode 12

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    S17:E12

    Mike Read presents pop hits of the week, with performances from the Bodysnatchers, Squeeze, Sad Cafe, the Lambrettas, Barbara Dickson, Shakin' Stevens, Martha and the Muffins, UB40, and the Jam, and a dance sequence by Legs & Co.

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  21. 7.6/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Episode 12

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    S18:E12

    Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, featuring Sharon Redd, Bucks Fizz, Colin Blunstone & Dave Stewart, Toyah, The Who, Phil Collins, Shakin Stevens, Visage, Roxy Music and Duran Duran, and a dance performance from Legs & Co.

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  22. 7.6/10(9 votes)

    #21 - November 23, 1989

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    S26:E47

    Jakki Brambles and Jenny Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 23 November 1989 and featuring Big Fun, Fine Young Cannibals and The Stone Roses.

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  23. 7.6/10(8 votes)

    #22 - May 19, 1994

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    S31:E20

    Bruno Brookes and Alice Cooper present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 May 1994 and featuring Deep Forest, 2 Unlimited, Bad Boys Inc., Wet Wet Wet, Seal, Julia Fordham, East 17, Alice Cooper and the Manchester United Football Club squad.

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  24. 7.6/10(8 votes)

    #23 - October 6, 1994

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    S31:E40

    Punt & Dennis introduce performances, videos, and pre-chart exclusives by some of the top artists in the charts. Including performances from Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Michelle Gayle, Elton John, and Inxs.

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  25. 7.6/10(9 votes)

    #24 - November 3, 1994

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    S31:E44

    Simon Mayo introduces performances, videos, and pre-chart exclusives by some of the top artists in the charts. Including performances from China Black, Pink Floyd, Rozalla, Bon Jovi, and East 17.

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  26. 7.6/10(11 votes)

    #25 - December 1, 1994

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    S31:E48

    Lily Savage introduces performances, videos, and pre-chart exclusives by some of the top artists in the charts. Including performances from Roxette, The Stone Roses, Erasure, Mariah Carey, and East 17.

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Best Episodes Summary

"19th May 1977" is the best rated episode of "Top of the Pops". It scored 9/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/19/1977. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "2nd June 1977".