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The Play on One

Episode Ratings

IMDb ratings graph for every episode of The Play on One across all 4 seasons.

1988–1991 · 4 seasons · BBC One · Drama

IMDb

5.5

70 ratings

TMDB

6.0

3 ratings

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Episode Ratings

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Episode ratings

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S1

S2

S3

S4

E1

6.9

7.1

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7.9

E2

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7.0

E3

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7.0

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E4

8.4

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E5

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7.7

7.0

E6

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6.5

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E7

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E8

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E9

8.5

E10

6.8

AVG

7.7

7.4

7.1

7.3

Overview

A series of television plays, some original, some based on pre-existing plays or novels.

NetworkBBC One

Runtime~59 min

Seasons4

The Play on One holds an IMDb rating of 5.5 from 70 votes. Across its 11 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S2E9 "A Master of the Marionettes" at 8.5, and the lowest is S3E6 "Yellowbacks" at 6.5. Season 1 is the strongest, averaging 7.7 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak8.5

S2E9A Master of the Marionettes

Low point6.5

S3E6Yellowbacks

Averages 7.3 across 11 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 1 at 7.7.

Average by season

Season 17.72 eps

Season 27.44 eps

Season 37.12 eps

Season 47.33 eps

Top-rated episodes

1S2E9A Master of the Marionettes8.5

2S1E4The Dunroamin' Rising8.4

3S4E1Misterioso7.9

4S3E5Separation7.7

5S2E1Heartland7.1

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Play on One have?

The Play on One has 30 episodes across 4 seasons.

How many seasons does The Play on One have?

The Play on One has 4 seasons.

What is The Play on One's IMDb rating?

The Play on One holds an IMDb rating of 5.5 from 70 votes.

What is the highest-rated episode of The Play on One?

The highest-rated episode of The Play on One is S2E9 “A Master of the Marionettes”, rated 8.5 on IMDb.

What is the lowest-rated episode of The Play on One?

The lowest-rated episode of The Play on One is S3E6 “Yellowbacks”, rated 6.5 on IMDb.

Which season of The Play on One is the best?

Season 1 is the highest-rated, averaging 7.7 per episode.