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The Best Episodes of Antarctica

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

Best episode
S1E1 A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog Begins
8.77 votes
Worst episode
S1E3 Miracle Dogs
7.45 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.8avg
Binge time
9h 50m
10 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Antarctica Season 1 Episode 1 - A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog Begins
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    S1:E1

    Hoping to improve his nation’s standing after World World II, geologist Kuramochi pushes for a Japanese expedition to Antarctica but meets resistance.

    Director:Katsuo Fukuzawa
    Writer:Yoshihiro Izumi

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  2. Antarctica Season 1 Episode 2 - Arrival in Antarctica!
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S1:E2

    Vice exploration leader Hoshino asks Shirasaki to allow him and a team of people to spend the winter in Antarctica. The Soya encounters stormy seas.

    Director:Katsuo Fukuzawa
    Writer:Yoshihiro Izumi

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  3. Antarctica Season 1 Episode 4 - Farewell, Dear Friend
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S1:E4

    The 11 men of the wintering team prepare to survive Antarctica’s harsh climate. Inuzuka dozes off and causes an accident with disastrous consequences.

    Director:Katsuo Fukuzawa
    Writer:Yoshihiro Izumi

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  4. Antarctica Season 1 Episode 3 - Miracle Dogs
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    S1:E3

    Kuramochi suggests setting up the research base on an island connected to the continent by an ice sheet. Later, he has trouble with the sled dogs.

    Director:Katsuo Fukuzawa
    Writer:Yoshihiro Izumi

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  5. Antarctica Season 1 Episode 5 - The Death of a Comrade...
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E5

    Kuramochi announces it is time to climb Botnnuten, but Himuro decides the mission is too dangerous. Kuramochi responds by inviting Himuro to join him.

    Director:Katsuo Fukuzawa
    Writer:Yoshihiro Izumi

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  6. Antarctica Season 1 Episode 6 - The Truth of What Happened 54 Years Ago
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E6

    Kuramochi, Himuro and Inuzuka struggle to survive in the wilderness four days after the accident. Meanwhile, a search party finds three of their dogs.

    Director:Katsuo Fukuzawa
    Writer:Yoshihiro Izumi

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  7. Antarctica Season 1 Episode 7 - The Fate with the Sakhalin Huskies
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E7

    Due to adverse circumstances, the crew of the Soya leave 15 dogs behind at the station. News of the decision deeply upsets the children back home.

    Director:Katsuo Fukuzawa
    Writer:Yoshihiro Izumi

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  8. Antarctica Season 1 Episode 8 - Heroes Without Glory
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E8

    Shirasaki promises to urge the government to send another wintering team. After returning to Japan, Kuramochi visits the owners of the dogs.

    Director:Katsuo Fukuzawa
    Writer:Yoshihiro Izumi

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  9. Antarctica Season 1 Episode 9 - A Miracle Before the Final Act!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E9

    Shirasaki begs the government to reconsider after it rules that no members of the original Antarctic wintering team will be allowed to join the third.

    Director:Katsuo Fukuzawa
    Writer:Yoshihiro Izumi

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  10. Antarctica Season 1 Episode 10 - Finale / Many Months Later... The Conclusion of the Miracle from 52 Years Ago!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E10

    Hoping for a miracle, Kuramochi heads for Antarctica on the Soya. Meanwhile, a snowstorm separates a weakened Riki from the other two dogs.

    Director:Katsuo Fukuzawa
    Writer:Yoshihiro Izumi

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog Begins" is the best rated episode of Antarctica. It scored 8.7/10 from 7 votes. Directed by Katsuo Fukuzawa and written by Yoshihiro Izumi, it aired on October 16, 2011. This episode scored 1.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Arrival in Antarctica!".

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