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The Best Seasons of Top of the Pops

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Every season of Top of the Pops ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Top of the Pops!

The Best Seasons of Top of the Pops

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.
#1

Season 35

51 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1998

8.5/ 10
Average Rating
#2

Season 14

53 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1977

7.7/ 10
Average Rating
#3

Season 1

53 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1964

7.6/ 10
Average Rating
#4

Season 21

53 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1984

7.5/ 10
Average Rating
#5

Season 10

51 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1973

7.5/ 10
Average Rating
#6

Season 18

53 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1981

7.4/ 10
Average Rating
#7

Season 19

53 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1982

7.4/ 10
Average Rating
#8

Season 13

54 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1976

7.3/ 10
Average Rating
#9

Season 23

52 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1986

7.3/ 10
Average Rating
#10

Season 25

52 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1988

7.3/ 10
Average Rating
#11

Season 24

53 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1987

7.3/ 10
Average Rating
#12

Season 17

43 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1980

7.3/ 10
Average Rating
#13

Season 22

51 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1985

7.2/ 10
Average Rating
#14

Season 31

52 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1994

7.2/ 10
Average Rating
#15

Season 32

51 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1995

7.1/ 10
Average Rating
#16

Season 26

52 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1989

7.1/ 10
Average Rating
#17

Season 27

52 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1990

6.9/ 10
Average Rating
#18

Season 20

53 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1983

6.9/ 10
Average Rating
#19

Season 33

52 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1996

6.8/ 10
Average Rating
#20

Season 15

49 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1978

6.8/ 10
Average Rating
#21

Season 16

52 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1979

6.8/ 10
Average Rating
#22

Season 29

51 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1992

6.7/ 10
Average Rating
#23

Season 28

52 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1991

6.6/ 10
Average Rating
#24

Season 34

51 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1997

6.5/ 10
Average Rating
#25

Season 30

52 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1993

6.5/ 10
Average Rating
#26

Season 12

53 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1975

6.4/ 10
Average Rating
#27

Season 2

52 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1965

4.4/ 10
Average Rating
#28

Season 39

38 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2002

3.6/ 10
Average Rating
#29

Season 3

52 Episodes

First Aired: May 1965

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#30

Season 4

54 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1967

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#31

Season 5

53 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1968

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#32

Season 6

53 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1969

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#33

Season 7

53 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1970

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#34

Season 8

53 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1971

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#35

Season 9

53 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1972

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#36

Season 11

45 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 1974

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#37

Season 36

51 Episodes

First Aired: Nov 1976

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#38

Season 37

55 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2000

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#39

Season 38

45 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2001

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#40

Season 40

51 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2003

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#41

Season 41

50 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2004

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#42

Season 42

45 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2005

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#43

Season 43

30 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2006

N/A/ 10
Average Rating