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The Best Episodes of An Idiot Abroad Season 1

Every episode of An Idiot Abroad Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of An Idiot Abroad Season 1!

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An Idiot Abroad is a British travel documentary television series broadcast on Sky1 and Science, as well as spin-off books published by Canongate Books, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and starring Karl Pilkington.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 1 - China
    8.2/10(656 votes)

    #1 - China

    S1:E1

    Karl Pilkington's journey begins in the Far East. As well as casting his verdict on The Great Wall of China, he immerses himself in the culture with laugh-out-loud results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 2 - India
    7.9/10(531 votes)

    #2 - India

    S1:E2

    Karl travels to India and gives own unique verdict on its ancient customs and vibrant culture.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 3 - Jordan
    7.9/10(488 votes)

    #3 - Jordan

    S1:E3

    This week, Karl Pilkington's voyage takes him to Petra in Jordan, by way of Israel. What will he make of the 'rose-red city half as old as time'?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 4 - Mexico
    8.3/10(463 votes)

    #4 - Mexico

    S1:E4

    Karl travels to Mexico where he pays a visit to Chichen Itza. He also tries his hand at wrestling, learns how to become a cowboy, and hunts for a Mexican jumping bean.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 5 - Egypt
    7.8/10(433 votes)

    #5 - Egypt

    S1:E5

    Karl Pilkington's journey continues in Egypt, where Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have arranged for him to sample the local culture. He tastes delicacies including rabbit meat, takes a boat ride down the Nile and is entertained by a belly dancer, before visiting the pyramids

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 6 - Brazil
    7.8/10(417 votes)

    #6 - Brazil

    S1:E6

    Tag along with Karl Pilkington as he takes up temporary residence in Rio de Janeiro. On his way to Christ the Redeemer, he experiences a back wax and Brazil's famous beaches.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 7 - Peru
    7.8/10(398 votes)

    #7 - Peru

    S1:E7

    Reluctant explorer Karl Pilkington visits Peru, where he is unhappy with the Amazon jungle's toilet arrangements, and fails to impress a local tribe with his hunting skills. Arming himself with oxygen, the Mancunian then sets off on a high-altitude, eight-hour trek to witness Machu Picchu, the fortress city of the ancient Incas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 8 - Karl Comes Home: The Debrief
    8.0/10(379 votes)

    #8 - Karl Comes Home: The Debrief

    S1:E8

    Reluctant globetrotter Karl Pilkington is reunited with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant to reflect on his journeys to the seven wonders of the modern world, considering whether travel has truly broadened his mind.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"China" is the best rated episode of "An Idiot Abroad" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 656 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/23/2010. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "India".