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
7.9
E2
7.7
E3
8.0
E4
8.3
E5
8.6
E6
8.7
E7
8.5
E8
8.9
E9
8.9
E10
8.8
E11
9.0
Avg
8.5
Excellent
Great
Good
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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

S1E11 We Make Our Own Light

When a massive blackout threatens to stop the finale from airing, the whole cast has to band together to light up the stage. Reggie attempts a rapprochement with Gabby, while Nick works to convince the network that this show is something special. Meanwhile, the rest of the cast deals with nerves over their final performance and Brittney gets a shocking surprise.

#2
S1E8 8.9

Big Dumb Life

With the show down a few essential cast members, Wayne decides to hold an old-fashioned lock down to bring everyone together. Justin, who is being forced to help his father in his time of need, faces much-needed reflection on their rocky relationship, and Reggie tries his best to navigate his new situation with a cocky rookie. Meanwhile, Paula figures out how to move forward with her health and Nick and Monica work on their relationship.

#3
S1E9 8.9

What Prevents Us?

With the future of Paula's health staring them in the face, she and Mike decide to take a giant leap in their relationship. Nick deals with some lingering hesitation about being vulnerable on camera, and Justin gets the opportunity to meet with a Broadway director, which causes tension in his relationship with Simon. Meanwhile, Julia's husband, Kevin, makes a shocking return.

  1. 4. S1E10 "Swan Song" 8.8
  2. 5. S1E6 "I Should Have Gone to Motown" 8.7
  3. 6. S1E5 "We Were Just Babies" 8.6
  4. 7. S1E7 "Revenge Plot" 8.5
  5. 8. S1E4 "Nothing but Money Shots" 8.3
  6. 9. S1E3 "The White Swan Lives!" 8.0
  7. 10. S1E1 "I Want You Back" 7.9

📉 Bottom Episodes

#11
S1E2 7.7

Classic Tragic Love Triangle

With auditions beginning for the three lead roles, tensions rise as the contestants all vie for the same parts. Gabby confronts Nick about his purposeful manipulation of the show. Mike accidentally reveals a huge secret to Nick and the producers.

  1. 10. S1E1 "I Want You Back" 7.9
  2. 9. S1E3 "The White Swan Lives!" 8.0
  3. 8. S1E4 "Nothing but Money Shots" 8.3
  4. 7. S1E7 "Revenge Plot" 8.5
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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 77.588.599.5 Rating 2 4 6 8 10 12 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:
6 Standouts
0 Infamous
5 Hidden Gems
0 Forgettable
Standouts Infamous Hidden Gems Forgettable Global: 7.5 7.27.67.98.38.69.0 Rating 74 92 114 142 176 Votes (log scale)
Top Standout: S1E1 I Want You Back
Best Hidden Gem: S1E11 We Make Our Own Light

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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