Show cover for Top of the Pops

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 biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.
Genre:Reality
Network:BBC One

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".

  • 19th May 1977
    9.0/1030 votes
    Loading...

    #1 - 19th May 1977

    Season 14 Episode 20 - Aired 5/19/1977

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 2nd June 1977
    8.9/1030 votes
    Loading...

    #2 - 2nd June 1977

    Season 14 Episode 22 - Aired 6/2/1977

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 23th June 1977
    8.9/1027 votes
    Loading...

    #3 - 23th June 1977

    Season 14 Episode 25 - Aired 6/23/1977

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 50
    8.6/1010 votes
    Loading...

    #4 - Episode 50

    Season 21 Episode 50 - Aired 12/13/1984

    Steve Wright and Peter Powell take a look at Britain's best-selling tracks and artists from the Top 40. Including performances from Wham!, Kool & The Gang, Tears For Fears, and The Toy Dolls.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • April 17, 1998
    8.5/1023 votes
    Loading...

    #5 - April 17, 1998

    Season 35 Episode 15 - Aired 4/17/1998

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 41
    8.4/1010 votes
    Loading...

    #6 - Episode 41

    Season 10 Episode 41 - Aired 10/11/1973

    Kenny Everett looks at the weekly pop chart from 1973 and introduces the Electric Light Orchestra, Elton John, Michael Ward, Status Quo, Pan's People, Engelbert Humperdinck, Slade and Limmie & the Family Cookin'.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 25th December 2002
    8.4/1010 votes
    Loading...

    #7 - 25th December 2002

    Season 39 Episode 51 - Aired 12/25/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • May 21, 1993
    8.1/1011 votes
    Loading...

    #8 - May 21, 1993

    Season 30 Episode 20 - Aired 5/21/1993

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 22
    8.0/109 votes
    Loading...

    #9 - Episode 22

    Season 15 Episode 22 - Aired 6/15/1978

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.0/1010 votes
    Loading...

    #10 - Episode 6

    Season 17 Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/1980

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.0/1010 votes
    Loading...

    #11 - Episode 6

    Season 19 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/1982

    Tommy Vance presents the pop chart show, first broadcast on 11 February 1982. Includes appearances from Fun Boy Three & Bananarama, the Stranglers, Bow Wow Wow, Adrian Gurvitz, Hall & Oates, Depeche Mode, the J Geils Band, Modern Romance, Haircut 100 and the Jam.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 29
    8.0/1010 votes
    Loading...

    #12 - Episode 29

    Season 21 Episode 29 - Aired 7/19/1984

    Peter Powell and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 July 1984. Featuring The Mighty Wah!, Prince, Billy Idol, Blancmange, Divine, Thompson Twins and Frankie Goes to Hollywood.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 31
    8.0/108 votes
    Loading...

    #13 - Episode 31

    Season 21 Episode 31 - Aired 8/2/1984

    Simon Bates and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 2 August 1984. Featuring Black Lace, Kane Gang, A Flock of Seagulls, Trevor Walters, George Michael and Frankie Goes To Hollywood.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • May 8, 1986
    8.0/109 votes
    Loading...

    #14 - May 8, 1986

    Season 23 Episode 19 - Aired 5/8/1986

    Janice Long and John Peel present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 08 May 1986. Featuring Patti La Belle and Michael McDonald, Spitting Image, Billy Ocean, Falco, and Whitney Houston.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • August 18, 1988
    8.0/1010 votes
    Loading...

    #15 - August 18, 1988

    Season 25 Episode 33 - Aired 8/18/1988

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • September 22, 1988
    8.0/1010 votes
    Loading...

    #16 - September 22, 1988

    Season 25 Episode 38 - Aired 9/22/1988

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • December 8, 1988
    8.0/109 votes
    Loading...

    #17 - December 8, 1988

    Season 25 Episode 49 - Aired 12/8/1988

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • November 24, 1994
    8.0/1047 votes
    Loading...

    #18 - November 24, 1994

    Season 31 Episode 47 - Aired 11/24/1994

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • May 18, 1995
    8.0/1010 votes
    Loading...

    #19 - May 18, 1995

    Season 32 Episode 20 - Aired 5/18/1995

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 8th July 1976
    7.8/109 votes
    Loading...

    #20 - 8th July 1976

    Season 13 Episode 28 - Aired 7/8/1976

    Tony Blackburn looks at the weekly pop chart and introduces Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, Billy Ocean, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, 5000 Volts, The Real Thing and Candy Staton.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 26th August 1976
    7.8/1011 votes
    Loading...

    #21 - 26th August 1976

    Season 13 Episode 35 - Aired 8/26/1976

    Noel Edmonds looks at the weekly pop charts and introduces Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Robin Sarstedt, Acker Bilk, Cliff Richard and Gallagher and Lyle.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 9
    7.8/109 votes
    Loading...

    #22 - Episode 9

    Season 18 Episode 9 - Aired 2/26/1981

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 13
    7.8/109 votes
    Loading...

    #23 - Episode 13

    Season 18 Episode 13 - Aired 3/26/1981

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • January 3, 1985
    7.8/1010 votes
    Loading...

    #24 - January 3, 1985

    Season 22 Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/1985

    John Peel and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 3 January 1985. Featuring Smiley Culture, Sal Solo, Paul Young, Tears for Fears, Toy Dolls, Madonna and Band Aid.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 13, 1986
    7.8/109 votes
    Loading...

    #25 - February 13, 1986

    Season 23 Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/1986

    Gary Davies and Steve Wright present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 13 February 1986 and featuring Belouis Some, Whitney Houston, Su Pollard, Shakin' Stevens and Billy Ocean.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A