Epic Rap Battles of History Episode Ratings Heatmap
2010 · 5 Seasons · 69 Episodes · Overall Score: 6.5/10 (15 rated)
Season 1 holds the highest collective average score across the series.
Season 1 Details →Lowest score variance (σ = 2.09), maintaining an average of 6.5.
Season 1 finale: "The Final Battle: Nice Peter vs. EpicLLOYD"
Episode Recap →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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ep 1 | 5.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 2 | 7.7 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 3 | 6.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 4 | 1.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 5 | 6.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 6 | 7.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 7 | 8.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 8 | 5.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 9 | 7.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 10 | 8.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 11 | 4.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 12 | 9.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 13 | 9.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 14 | 7.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 15 | 7.0 | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 16 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 17 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 18 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Season Avg | 6.5 | – | – | – | – |
Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 5 seasons and 69 episodes, Epic Rap Battles of History has earned an overall series rating of 6.5 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 12 ("Dr. Seuss vs. Shakespeare"), rated at an extraordinary 9.0/10 with 1 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 1, Episode 4 ("Sarah Palin vs. Lady Gaga"), landing at 1.0/10.
The most precipitous single-episode shift occurred in Season 1 between Episode 3 ("Abe Lincoln vs. Chuck Norris", 6) and Episode 4 ("Sarah Palin vs. Lady Gaga", 1), a swing of 5 points.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of Epic Rap Battles of History
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Season 1, Ep 12 | Dr. Seuss vs. Shakespeare | 9.0 | 1 | Aug 17, 2011 |
| #2 | Season 1, Ep 13 | Mr. T vs. Mr. Rogers | 9.0 | 1 | Sep 14, 2011 |
| #3 | Season 1, Ep 7 | Albert Einstein vs. Stephen Hawking | 8.0 | 1 | Mar 30, 2011 |
| #4 | Season 1, Ep 10 | Billy Mays vs. Ben Franklin | 8.0 | 1 | Jun 23, 2011 |
| #5 | Season 1, Ep 2 | Darth Vader vs. Adolf Hitler | 7.7 | 3 | Nov 10, 2010 |
| #6 | Season 1, Ep 6 | Justin Bieber vs. Beethoven | 7.0 | 1 | Mar 2, 2011 |
| #7 | Season 1, Ep 9 | Napoleon vs. Napoleon | 7.0 | 1 | May 18, 2011 |
| #8 | Season 1, Ep 14 | Christopher Columbus vs. Captain Kirk | 7.0 | 1 | Oct 10, 2011 |
| #9 | Season 1, Ep 15 | The Final Battle: Nice Peter vs. EpicLLOYD | 7.0 | 1 | Nov 18, 2011 |
| #10 | Season 1, Ep 3 | Abe Lincoln vs. Chuck Norris | 6.0 | 1 | Dec 8, 2010 |