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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!

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...
Genre:Drama
Network:HBO

Best Episodes Summary

"Alibi" is the best rated episode of "Vinyl". It scored 8.4/10 based on 704 votes. Directed by Allen Coulter and written by N/A, it aired on 4/17/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cyclone".

  • Alibi
    8.4/10704 votes
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    #1 - Alibi

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/17/2016

    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: N/A

  • Cyclone
    8.2/10887 votes
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    #2 - Cyclone

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/20/2016

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

    Director: Nicole Kassell

    Writer: N/A

  • Pilot
    8.1/101,953 votes
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    #3 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/2016

    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.

    Director: Martin Scorsese

    Writer: Rich Cohen, Mick Jagger, George Mastras, Martin Scorsese, Terence Winter

  • Yesterday Once More
    8.0/101,053 votes
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    #4 - Yesterday Once More

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/21/2016

    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.

    Director: Allen Coulter

    Writer: Terence Winter

  • E.A.B.
    8.0/10661 votes
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    #5 - E.A.B.

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/3/2016

    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: N/A

  • He in Racist Fire
    7.9/10757 votes
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    #6 - He in Racist Fire

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/13/2016

    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

  • The King and I
    7.9/10706 votes
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    #7 - The King and I

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/27/2016

    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: N/A

  • Rock and Roll Queen
    7.9/10618 votes
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    #8 - Rock and Roll Queen

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/10/2016

    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: N/A

  • Whispered Secrets
    7.8/10854 votes
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    #9 - Whispered Secrets

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/28/2016

    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.

    Director: Mark Romanek

    Writer: Debora Cahn, Jonathan Tropper, Adam Rapp

  • The Racket
    7.7/10784 votes
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    #10 - The Racket

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/6/2016

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

    Director: S.J. Clarkson

    Writer: Debora Cahn