Bonanza Episode Ratings Heatmap
1959 · 5 Seasons · 168 Episodes · Overall Score: 7.3/10 (3 rated)
Season 1 holds the highest collective average score across the series.
Season 1 Details →Lowest score variance (σ = 1.15), maintaining an average of 7.3.
Complete Episode Rating Matrix
Interactive score chart by season and episode number. Darker green indicates higher ratings; amber and red denote lower reception.
| Episode | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Season 5 |
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| Ep 1 | 8.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 2 | 8.0 | – | – | – | – |
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| Ep 30 | 6.0 | – | – | – | – |
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| Season Avg | 7.3 | – | – | – | – |
Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 5 seasons and 168 episodes, Bonanza has earned an overall series rating of 7.3 out of 10. The series displays remarkable consistency across its narrative arc, maintaining reliable ratings from premiere to conclusion.
The single highest-rated hour of television in the series is Season 1, Episode 1 ("A Rose for Lotta"), rated at an extraordinary 8.0/10 with 1 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 1, Episode 30 ("Feet of Clay"), landing at 6.0/10.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of Bonanza
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Season 1, Ep 1 | A Rose for Lotta | 8.0 | 1 | Sep 12, 1959 |
| #2 | Season 1, Ep 2 | Death on Sun Mountain | 8.0 | 1 | Sep 19, 1959 |
| #3 | Season 1, Ep 30 | Feet of Clay | 6.0 | 1 | Apr 16, 1960 |