MTV Unplugged Episode Ratings Heatmap
1989 · 27 Seasons · 166 Episodes · Overall Score: 8.7/10 (3 rated)
Season 10 holds the highest collective average score across the series.
Season 10 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 | Season 6 | Season 7 | Season 8 | Season 9 | Season 10 | Season 11 | Season 12 | Season 13 | Season 14 | Season 16 | Season 17 | Season 18 | Season 19 | Season 20 | Season 21 | Season 22 | Season 23 | Season 24 | Season 25 | Season 26 | Season 28 | Season 30 |
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Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 27 seasons and 166 episodes, MTV Unplugged has earned an overall series rating of 8.7 out of 10. The series demonstrates an upward quality trajectory, with later seasons sustaining higher viewer acclaim than its debut.
The single highest-rated hour of television in the series is Season 4, Episode 3 ("Neil Young"), rated at an extraordinary 9.0/10 with 1 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 4, Episode 13 ("Nirvana"), landing at 8.0/10.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of MTV Unplugged
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
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| #1 | Season 4, Ep 3 | Neil Young | 9.0 | 1 | Mar 3, 1993 |
| #2 | Season 10, Ep 3 | Alanis Morissette | 9.0 | 1 | Sep 19, 1999 |
| #3 | Season 4, Ep 13 | Nirvana | 8.0 | 1 | Dec 14, 1993 |