The Kennedy Center Honors Episode Ratings Heatmap
1978 · 30 Seasons · 30 Episodes · Overall Score: 6.1/10 (3 rated)
Season 9 holds the highest collective average score across the series.
Season 9 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 15 | Season 16 | Season 17 | Season 18 | Season 19 | Season 20 | Season 21 | Season 22 | Season 23 | Season 24 | Season 25 | Season 26 | Season 27 | Season 28 | Season 29 | Season 30 |
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| Ep 1 | 4.0 | – | – | 7.0 | – | – | – | – | 7.3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Season Avg | 4.0 | – | – | 7.0 | – | – | – | – | 7.3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 30 seasons and 30 episodes, The Kennedy Center Honors has earned an overall series rating of 6.1 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 9, Episode 1 ("9th Annual Kennedy Center Honors"), rated at an extraordinary 7.3/10 with 3 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 1, Episode 1 ("The Kennedy Center Honors"), landing at 4.0/10.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of The Kennedy Center Honors
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Season 9, Ep 1 | 9th Annual Kennedy Center Honors | 7.3 | 3 | Dec 26, 1986 |
| #2 | Season 4, Ep 1 | 4th Annual Kennedy Center Honors | 7.0 | 4 | Dec 26, 1981 |
| #3 | Season 1, Ep 1 | The Kennedy Center Honors | 4.0 | 1 | Dec 28, 1978 |