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The River

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IMDb ratings graph for every episode of The River across all 1 season.

1988 · 1 seasons · BBC One · Comedy
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Episode Ratings

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Episode ratings

Rating:MasterpieceExcellentGoodAveragePoorN/A
S1
E1
7.7
E2
8.0
E3
7.2
E4
7.9
E5
7.9
E6
7.4
AVG
7.7

Overview

The River follows the tranquil life of lovable, Cockney, ex-convict Davey Jackson who is lock keeper on the canal near the village of Chumley-on-the-Water.

NetworkBBC One
Runtime~30 min
Seasons1

Across its 6 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S1E2 "Episode 2" at 8.0, and the lowest is S1E3 "Episode 3" at 7.2. Season 1 is the strongest, averaging 7.7 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak8.0
S1E2Episode 2
Low point7.2
S1E3Episode 3

Averages 7.7 across 6 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 1 at 7.7.

Average by season

Season 17.76 eps

Top-rated episodes

1S1E2Episode 28.0
2S1E4Episode 47.9
3S1E5Episode 57.9
4S1E1Episode 17.7
5S1E6Episode 67.4

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The River have?

The River has 6 episodes across 1 season.

How many seasons does The River have?

The River has 1 season.

What is the highest-rated episode of The River?

The highest-rated episode of The River is S1E2 “Episode 2”, rated 8.0 on IMDb.

What is the lowest-rated episode of The River?

The lowest-rated episode of The River is S1E3 “Episode 3”, rated 7.2 on IMDb.

Which season of The River is the best?

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