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The Best Episodes of A Perfect Planet

Every episode of A Perfect Planet ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Perfect Planet!

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A unique fusion of blue chip natural history and earth science that explains how our living planet operates. This five-part series shows how the forces of nature drive, shape and support Earth’s great diversity of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    A Perfect Planet Season 1 Episode 1 - Volcano
    9.0/10(415 votes)

    #1 - Volcano

    S1:E1

    A look at how without volcanoes, there would be no life on Earth. Although destructive, magma from the planet’s molten core builds land, and mineral-rich ash from eruptions fertilises the surface.

    Director:Huw Cordey
    Writer:Huw Cordey

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  2. A Perfect Planet Season 1 Episode 2 - The Sun
    9.0/10(361 votes)

    #2 - The Sun

    S1:E2

    From the frozen poles to the searing deserts, this episode shows how animals have come up with strategies to survive the uneven amounts of sunlight that fall on our planet.

    Director:Nick Shoolingin-Jordan
    Writer:Nick Shoolingin-Jordan

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  3. A Perfect Planet Season 1 Episode 3 - Weather
    8.9/10(324 votes)

    #3 - Weather

    S1:E3

    Weather controls the distribution of freshwater around our planet. In turn, shapes the lives of animals across the globe, rising to an incredible diversity of species and habitats.

    Director:Ed Charles
    Writer:Ed Charles

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  4. A Perfect Planet Season 1 Episode 4 - Oceans
    8.8/10(316 votes)

    #4 - Oceans

    S1:E4

    There are not five separate oceans, but one. Its waters linked by powerful forces that keep them on the move. This constant mixing is vital for the health of oceans and marine life.

    Director:Ed Charles
    Writer:Ed Charles

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  5. A Perfect Planet Season 1 Episode 5 - Humans
    8.4/10(324 votes)

    #5 - Humans

    S1:E5

    Humans are changing our planet so rapidly, it’s affecting earth’s life support systems: our weather, our oceans and the living world.

    Director:Nick Shoolingin-Jordan
    Writers:Nick Shoolingin-Jordan, Daniel Rasmussen

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Best Episodes Summary

"Volcano" is the best rated episode of "A Perfect Planet". It scored 9/10 based on 415 votes. Directed by Huw Cordey and written by Huw Cordey, it aired on 1/3/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Sun".