best episodes of McCartney 3, 2, 1 poster

Paul McCartney sits down for a rare in-depth one-on-one with legendary producer Rick Rubin to discuss his ground breaking work with The Beatles, the emblematic 70s arena rock of Wings and his 50 years and counting as a solo artist.

1 Seasons
6 Episodes
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Documentary
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episode image These Things Bring You Together
9.0/10 (275 votes)

#1 These Things Bring You Together

S1:E1

Paul McCartney shares stories from the early days, shedding new light on his relationships with John Lennon and George Harrison. Welcoming an outside musician into the studio impacts one of The Beatles’ most famous songs.

episode image Couldn't You Play it Straighter?
9.0/10 (183 votes)

#2 Couldn't You Play it Straighter?

S1:E5

Paul McCartney talks about finding his place in the band and the evolution of The Beatles’ sound and identity. This episode also focuses on a few of McCartney’s iconic contributions to the band.

episode image The Long and Winding Road
9.0/10 (178 votes)

#3 The Long and Winding Road

S1:E6

Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin discuss McCartney’s songwriting evolution, his creative partnership with John Lennon, and his development as a solo artist.

episode image The People We Loved Were Loving Us!
8.9/10 (208 votes)

#4 The People We Loved Were Loving Us!

S1:E3

Paul McCartney pays tribute to some of the artists that influenced The Beatles. He discusses the band’s trip to India and the expansion of The Beatles’ music and consciousness.

episode image The Notes that Like Each Other
8.8/10 (232 votes)

#5 The Notes that Like Each Other

S1:E2

Paul McCartney talks about his unique approach to musical composition, influences from Bach to Fela Kuti and some of the innovations that made his music altogether unique.

episode image Like Professors in a Laboratory
8.7/10 (192 votes)

#6 Like Professors in a Laboratory

S1:E4

Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin discuss musical experimentation and The Beatles’ drive to break boundaries. The episode features segments on Ringo Starr and “fifth Beatle” producer George Martin.

Cast & Chracters

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Actor: Paul McCartney
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Actor: Rick Rubin
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Actor: John Lennon
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Actor: George Harrison
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Actor: Ringo Starr
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Actor: George Martin
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Actor: Jimi Hendrix
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Actor: Édith Piaf
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Actor: Little Richard
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Actor: Roy Orbison

The highest rated episode of McCartney 3, 2, 1 is "These Things Bring You Together" (S1E1) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 275 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Like Professors in a Laboratory" (S1E4) with a rating of 8.70.

This episode received 192 votes.

The highest rated episode is "These Things Bring You Together" (S1E1) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 275 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Like Professors in a Laboratory" (S1E4) with a rating of 8.70.

This episode received 192 votes.

Name Department Job
Zachary Heinzerling Directing Director
Paul Snyder Editing Editor

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