Independent Lens Episode Ratings Heatmap
1999 · 5 Seasons · 70 Episodes · Overall Score: 3.0/10 (1 rated)
Season 1 holds the highest collective average score across the series.
Season 1 Details →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 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 3 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 4 | 3.0 | – | – | – | – |
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| Ep 28 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Season Avg | 3.0 | – | – | – | – |
Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 5 seasons and 70 episodes, Independent Lens has earned an overall series rating of 3.0 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 4 ("The Man Who Drove with Mandela"), rated at an extraordinary 3.0/10 with 3 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 1, Episode 4 ("The Man Who Drove with Mandela"), landing at 3.0/10.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of Independent Lens
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Season 1, Ep 4 | The Man Who Drove with Mandela | 3.0 | 3 | Aug 30, 1999 |