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The Best Episodes of Vinyl

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

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In 1970s New York, jaded record exec Richie Finestra tries to resurrect his failing label and fractured personal life while keeping his finger on the pulse of the city's new sound.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Vinyl Season 1 Episode 10 - Alibi
    8.4/10(719 votes)

    #1 - Alibi

    S1:E10

    Zak constructs a dangerous plan to bring down Richie. Kip's excesses threaten an important Nasty Bits gig. Clark and Jorge's efforts pay off. Richie is privy to the birth of a legendary music venue.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 6 - Cyclone
    8.2/10(904 votes)

    #2 - Cyclone

    S1:E6

    Devon retreats to safety among old friends at the Chelsea Hotel as Richie continues to descend into a lifestyle of debauchery.

    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.1/10(1976 votes)

    #3 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    New York City, 1973. Together with his partners, Richie Finestra, president of American Century Records, is on the verge of selling his struggling company to German Polygram, in a deal that includes an impending distribution agreement with Led Zeppelin. But after a disastrous meeting, it's clear that the sale is in jeopardy.

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  4. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 8 - E.A.B.
    8.1/10(675 votes)

    #4 - E.A.B.

    S1:E8

    Richie reaches out to Galasso for a loan when he's desperate for cash. Lester gives Kip a lesson in the blues.

    Director:Jon S. Baird
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 2 - Yesterday Once More
    8.0/10(1072 votes)

    #5 - Yesterday Once More

    S1:E2

    With German Polygram executives in town to complete the deal for American Century, Richie delivers a bombshell that shocks the prospective buyers, as well as his partners, Zak Yankovich, ACR's head of promotions, and Skip Fontaine, head of sales. When the dust settles, the Germans storm out of the ACR offices, leaving Richie to face the ire of Zak, Skip and company attorney Scott Levitt.

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  6. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 5 - He in Racist Fire
    7.9/10(773 votes)

    #6 - He in Racist Fire

    S1:E5

    Richie manages to get on the good side of a funk superstar. Skip attempts to get rid of some Donny Osmond records.

    Director:Peter Sollett
    Writer:Adam Rapp

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  8. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 7 - The King and I
    7.9/10(720 votes)

    #7 - The King and I

    S1:E7

    Richie and Zak travel to Las Vegas with a plan to woo Elvis Presley and convince him to sign a contract with American Century.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 9 - Rock and Roll Queen
    7.9/10(635 votes)

    #8 - Rock and Roll Queen

    S1:E9

    The Buck Rogers murder case creates a dangerous dilemma for Richie. At American Century, Maury Gold pitches a '50s compilation LP while Zak tries to fund a band for his wedding-singer Gary, a.k.a. "Xavier." Clark and Jorge bond over an Indigo tune.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 3 - Whispered Secrets
    7.8/10(875 votes)

    #9 - Whispered Secrets

    S1:E3

    At a record producers' banquet honoring Maury Gold, Richie is embarrassed when the emcee, rival record exec Jackie Jervis, makes a joke about the failed German Polygram deal. Later, Maury and mob cohort Corrado Galasso pay a visit to American Century to probe a detective's recent inquiry, and Joe Corso drops by to pitch Richie a demo by his banquet date, Nora.

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  11. Vinyl Season 1 Episode 4 - The Racket
    7.7/10(800 votes)

    #10 - The Racket

    S1:E4

    Richie feels embarrassed at a record producers' banquet whilst a junior A&R rep attempts to court Alice Cooper.

    Director:S.J. Clarkson

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Best Episodes Summary

"Alibi" is the best rated episode of "Vinyl". It scored 8.4/10 based on 719 votes. Directed by Allen Coulter and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/17/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cyclone".