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!
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Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Top of the Pops" is "19th May 1977", rated 9/10 from 30 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "19th May 1977" aired on 5/19/1977 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "2nd June 1977".
9.0/10 30 votes#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.
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- 8.9/10 30 votes
#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.
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- 8.9/10 27 votes
#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.
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- 8.6/10 10 votes
#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.
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- 8.5/10 23 votes
#5 - April 17, 1998
Season 35 Episode 15 - Aired 4/17/1998
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- 8.4/10 10 votes
#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'.
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- 8.1/10 11 votes
#7 - 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.
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- 8.0/10 9 votes
#8 - 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.
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- 8.0/10 10 votes
#9 - 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.
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- 8.0/10 10 votes
#10 - 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.
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- 8.0/10 10 votes
#11 - 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.
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- 8.0/10 8 votes
#12 - 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.
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- 8.0/10 9 votes
#13 - 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.
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- 8.0/10 10 votes
#14 - 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.
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- 8.0/10 10 votes
#15 - 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.
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- 8.0/10 9 votes
#16 - 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.
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- 8.0/10 47 votes
#17 - 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.
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- 8.0/10 10 votes
#18 - 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.
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- 7.8/10 9 votes
#19 - 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.
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- 7.8/10 11 votes
#20 - 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.
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- 7.8/10 9 votes
#21 - 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.
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- 7.8/10 9 votes
#22 - 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.
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- 7.8/10 10 votes
#23 - 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.
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- 7.8/10 9 votes
#24 - 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.
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- 7.8/10 10 votes
#25 - April 16, 1987
Season 24 Episode 16 - Aired 4/16/1987
Janice Long and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 16 April 1987 and featuring Fine Young Cannibals, David Bowie, Herb Alpert, Five Star, Bon Jovi and Madonna.
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