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The World at War

Episode Ratings

IMDb ratings graph for every episode of The World at War across all 1 season.

1973–1974 · 1 seasons · ITV1 · Documentary · War & Politics
IMDb
9.2
38k ratings
TMDB
8.3
189 ratings
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Episode Ratings

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Episode ratings

Rating:MasterpieceExcellentGoodAveragePoorN/A
S1
E1
8.7
E2
8.3
E3
8.7
E4
8.6
E5
8.9
E6
8.5
E7
8.4
E8
8.5
E9
9.0
E10
8.3
E11
8.8
E12
8.4
E13
8.5
E14
8.5
E15
8.1
E16
8.9
E17
9.0
E18
8.6
E19
8.5
E20
9.2
E21
8.9
E22
8.5
E23
8.7
E24
8.9
E25
8.6
E26
8.6
AVG
8.6

Overview

A documentary series that gives a historical account of the events of World War II, from its roots in the 1920s to the aftermath and the lives it profoundly influenced.

NetworkITV1
Runtime~60 min
Seasons1

The World at War holds an IMDb rating of 9.2 from 38K votes. Across its 26 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S1E20 "Genocide (1941–1945)" at 9.2, and the lowest is S1E15 "Home Fires: Britain (1940–1944)" at 8.1. Season 1 is the strongest, averaging 8.6 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak9.2
S1E20Genocide (1941–1945)
Low point8.1
S1E15Home Fires: Britain (1940–1944)

Averages 8.6 across 26 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 1 at 8.6.

Average by season

Season 18.626 eps

Top-rated episodes

1S1E20Genocide (1941–1945)9.2
2S1E9Stalingrad (June 1942-February 1943)9.0
3S1E17Morning (June–August 1944)9.0
4S1E5Barbarossa (June–December 1941)8.9
5S1E16Inside the Reich: Germany (1940–1944)8.9

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The World at War have?

The World at War has 26 episodes across 1 season.

How many seasons does The World at War have?

The World at War has 1 season.

What is The World at War's IMDb rating?

The World at War holds an IMDb rating of 9.2 from 38K votes.

What is the highest-rated episode of The World at War?

The highest-rated episode of The World at War is S1E20 “Genocide (1941–1945)”, rated 9.2 on IMDb.

What is the lowest-rated episode of The World at War?

The lowest-rated episode of The World at War is S1E15 “Home Fires: Britain (1940–1944)”, rated 8.1 on IMDb.

Which season of The World at War is the best?

Season 1 is the highest-rated, averaging 8.6 per episode.