The Pop Years - Season 1

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1990

1 - 1990

Air Date: May 12, 2002

New Kids on the Block shoot to the top of the charts and MC Hammer impresses the world with his smooth moves.

1983

2 - 1983

Air Date: May 19, 2002

Michael Jackson releases `Thriller' and New Order make history with `Blue Monday'.

1996

3 - 1996

Air Date: May 26, 2002

An incredible year in pop saw Take That split and the Spice Girls arrive. The `Macarena' had everyone dancing, Babylon Zoo had their 15 minutes of fame, and Underworld had the masses shouting `Lager, lager'.

1987

4 - 1987

Air Date: June 2, 2002

Rick Astley jostled for chart position with the Beastie Boys, and dance music changed direction forever with MARRS.

1991

5 - 1991

Air Date: June 9, 2002

Bryan Adams hogs the number one spot and Right Said Fred are too sexy, while Massive Attack and PM Dawn provide the cool beats. Plus, Nirvana hit the big time.

1985

6 - 1985

Air Date: June 16, 2002

Live Aid takes place; Grace Jones, Prince and Madonna make heads turn; and Jennifer Rush has the year's biggest seller with `The Power of Love'.

Episode 107

7 - Episode 107

Air Date: June 23, 2002

Episode 108

8 - Episode 108

Air Date: June 30, 2002