Episode Ratings Grid

Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.

M
S1
E1
9.0
E2
8.8
E3
8.9
E4
8.7
E5
9.0
E6
9.0
Avg
8.9
Excellent
Great
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Episode Power Rankings

The best and worst episodes at a glance. Use this to find must-watch episodes or ones you might want to skip.

🏆 Top Episodes

#1 9.0

S1E1 These Things Bring You Together

Paul McCartney shares stories from the early days, shedding new light on his relationships with John Lennon and George Harrison. Welcoming an outside musician into the studio impacts one of The Beatles’ most famous songs.

#2
S1E5 9.0

Couldn't You Play It Straighter?

Paul McCartney talks about finding his place in the band and the evolution of The Beatles’ sound and identity. This episode also focuses on a few of McCartney’s iconic contributions to the band.

#3
S1E6 9.0

The Long and Winding Road

Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin discuss McCartney’s songwriting evolution, his creative partnership with John Lennon, and his development as a solo artist.

  1. 4. S1E3 "The People We Loved Were Loving Us!" 8.9
  2. 5. S1E2 "The Notes That Like Each Other" 8.8
  3. 6. S1E4 "Like Professors in a Laboratory" 8.7

📉 Bottom Episodes

#6
S1E4 8.7

Like Professors in a Laboratory

Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin discuss musical experimentation and The Beatles’ drive to break boundaries. The episode features segments on Ringo Starr and “fifth Beatle” producer George Martin.

  1. 5. S1E2 "The Notes That Like Each Other" 8.8
  2. 4. S1E3 "The People We Loved Were Loving Us!" 8.9
  3. 3. S1E6 "The Long and Winding Road" 9.0
  4. 2. S1E5 "Couldn't You Play It Straighter?" 9.0
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The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted chronologically. The colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for upward or downward trends to see if quality improved or declined over time.

S1 88.38.68.99.29.5 Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 Episode 10 9 8 7 6 5
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Episode Engagement

Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

Rating threshold:
3 Standouts
0 Infamous
3 Hidden Gems
0 Forgettable
Standouts Infamous Hidden Gems Forgettable Global: 7.5 7.27.67.98.38.69.0 Rating 188 209 231 257 285 Votes (log scale)
Top Standout: S1E1 These Things Bring You Together
Best Hidden Gem: S1E5 Couldn't You Play It Straighter?

Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.

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