best episodes of Foo Fighters Sonic Highways poster

In this new series, Foo Fighters commemorate their 20th anniversary by documenting the eight-city recording odyssey that produced their latest, and eighth, studio album.

1 Seasons
8 Episodes
Ended
Documentary
episode image Seattle
8.9/10 (124 votes)

#1 Seattle

S1:E7

While Foo Fighters set up to record with Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard at Robert Lang Studio, Dave Grohl chats with Lang, Duff McKagen (Guns N Roses), Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) and Nancy Wilson (Heart) about Seattle's northwest sound. Dave delves deep into Seattle's rich musical heritage and also interviews the co-founders of the famed Sub Pop Records.

episode image New York
8.9/10 (113 votes)

#2 New York

S1:E8

Season 1 ends in New York with appearances by Joan Jett, Mike D and Chuck D.

episode image Chicago
8.6/10 (217 votes)

#3 Chicago

S1:E1

Dave Grohl and friends discuss the rise of the famous Chicago music scene from the roots blues of Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy to the Rock and roll of Cheap Trick.

episode image Los Angeles
8.6/10 (128 votes)

#4 Los Angeles

S1:E5

Dave Grohl and Pat Smear visit legendary KROQ DJ Rodney Bingenheimer, then the Foos head to the desert to record with Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh at Rancho de la Luna.

episode image New Orleans
8.5/10 (107 votes)

#5 New Orleans

S1:E6

Foo Fighters let the good times roll in the Big Easy when they take to the streets with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

episode image Nashville
8.4/10 (158 votes)

#6 Nashville

S1:E3

The band heads to Nashville, Tenn. Dave sits down with Dolly Parton, Tony Joe White, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris and producer Tony Bown to discuss Nashville's musical influences. Foo Fighters prepare to record at Southern Ground studio.

episode image Washington, D.C.
8.2/10 (173 votes)

#7 Washington, D.C.

S1:E2

Grohl continues his musical exploration in the Washington DC area where influential artists and producers describe DC's Go-Go, Funk, and Punk scenes.

episode image Austin
8.1/10 (131 votes)

#8 Austin

S1:E4

Dave Grohl chats with Terry Lickona, executive producer of TV's 'Austin City Limits.' Dave delves into the roots of the Austin music scene: from the blues of Jimmie Vaughan, to the psychedelic rock pioneered by Roky Erickson's 13th Floor Elevators, to punk bands Scratch Acid and the Big Boys. He also discusses the impact of commercialization with guitarist Gary Clark, Jr.

Cast & Chracters

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Actor: Dave Grohl
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Actor: Taylor Hawkins
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Actor: Pat Smear
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Actor: Nate Mendel
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Actor: Chris Shiflett

The highest rated episode of Foo Fighters Sonic Highways is "Seattle" (S1E7) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 124 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Austin" (S1E4) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 131 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Seattle" (S1E7) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 124 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Austin" (S1E4) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 131 votes.

Name Department Job
Jessica Young Crew Cinematography
Kenny Stoff Crew Cinematography
Brian Lazarte Editing Editor
Grant MacDowell Editing Editor
Kristin McCasey Editing Editor
Lenny Mesina Editing Editor
Dave Grohl Production Executive Producer
Gaby Skolnek Production Producer
James A. Rota Production Executive Producer
John Cutcliffe Production Producer
John Ramsay Production Executive Producer
John Silva Production Producer
Kristen Welsh Production Producer

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