Playhouse 90 Episode Ratings Heatmap
1956 · 4 Seasons · 134 Episodes · Overall Score: 4.8/10 (2 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.
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| Season Avg | 4.8 | – | – | – |
Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 4 seasons and 134 episodes, Playhouse 90 has earned an overall series rating of 4.8 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 20 ("The Comedian"), rated at an extraordinary 7.5/10 with 2 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 1, Episode 1 ("Forbidden Area"), landing at 2.0/10.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of Playhouse 90
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
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| #1 | Season 1, Ep 20 | The Comedian | 7.5 | 2 | Feb 14, 1957 |
| #2 | Season 1, Ep 1 | Forbidden Area | 2.0 | 1 | Oct 4, 1956 |