Play for Today Episode Ratings Heatmap
1970 · 14 Seasons · 314 Episodes · Overall Score: 7.6/10 (4 rated)
Season 2 holds the highest collective average score across the series.
Season 2 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 |
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| Ep 19 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6.4 | – | – |
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| Season Avg | – | 9.0 | – | 8.0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6.4 | – | 7.0 |
Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 14 seasons and 314 episodes, Play for Today has earned an overall series rating of 7.6 out of 10. The series reached its critical peak early, showing a slight contraction in audience satisfaction in later chapters.
The single highest-rated hour of television in the series is Season 2, Episode 2 ("Edna, the Inebriate Woman"), rated at an extraordinary 9.0/10 with 1 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 12, Episode 19 ("Home Sweet Home"), landing at 6.4/10.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of Play for Today
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Season 2, Ep 2 | Edna, the Inebriate Woman | 9.0 | 1 | Oct 21, 1971 |
| #2 | Season 4, Ep 16 | Penda's Fen | 8.0 | 2 | Mar 21, 1974 |
| #3 | Season 14, Ep 11 | Dog Ends | 7.0 | 1 | Jul 17, 1984 |
| #4 | Season 12, Ep 19 | Home Sweet Home | 6.4 | 5 | Mar 16, 1982 |