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Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown

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IMDb ratings graph for every episode of Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown across all 1 season.

2026 · 1 seasons · National Geographic · Documentary
IMDb
7.3
175 ratings
TMDB
8.8
6 ratings
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Episode ratings

Rating:MasterpieceExcellentGoodAveragePoorN/A
S1
E1
8.0
E2
8.1
E3
8.3
E4
8.2
AVG
8.2

Overview

Featuring revealing interviews with survivors speaking publicly for the first time, alongside rare insight into the CIA and Soviet responses, this series exposes a web of secrecy, miscalculation, and human cost. Astonishing new footage from inside the nuclear exclusion zone reveals how this scarred landscape is once again under siege as war encroaches on one of the most dangerous places on Earth.

NetworkNational Geographic
Runtime~44 min
Seasons1

Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown holds an IMDb rating of 7.3 from 175 votes. Across its 4 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S1E3 "Sacrifice" at 8.3, and the lowest is S1E1 "Inferno" at 8.0. Season 1 is the strongest, averaging 8.2 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak8.3
S1E3Sacrifice
Low point8.0
S1E1Inferno

Averages 8.2 across 4 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 1 at 8.2.

Average by season

Season 18.24 eps

Top-rated episodes

1S1E3Sacrifice8.3
2S1E4Truth8.2
3S1E2Cover-Up8.1
4S1E1Inferno8.0

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown have?

Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown has 4 episodes across 1 season.

How many seasons does Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown have?

Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown has 1 season.

What is Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown's IMDb rating?

Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown holds an IMDb rating of 7.3 from 175 votes.

What is the highest-rated episode of Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown?

The highest-rated episode of Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown is S1E3 “Sacrifice”, rated 8.3 on IMDb.

What is the lowest-rated episode of Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown?

The lowest-rated episode of Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown is S1E1 “Inferno”, rated 8.0 on IMDb.

Which season of Chernobyl: Inside the Meltdown is the best?

Season 1 is the highest-rated, averaging 8.2 per episode.