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The Best Episodes of ARK: The Animated Series Season 1

Every episode of ARK: The Animated Series Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of ARK: The Animated Series Season 1!

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In a mysterious primeval land populated by dinosaurs and other extinct creatures, people from throughout human history have been resurrected. When 21st century Australian paleontologist Helena Walker awakes there after tragedy, she must learn to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    ARK: The Animated Series Season 1 Episode 1 - Element 1
    7.0/10(232 votes)

    #1 - Element 1

    S1:E1

    Paleontologist Helena Walker awakens on an island full of strange beasts.

    Directors:Jeremy Stieglitz, Jay Oliva, David Hartman
    Writers:Marguerite Bennett, Kendall Deacon Davis

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  2. ARK: The Animated Series Season 1 Episode 2 - Element 2
    7.1/10(171 votes)

    #2 - Element 2

    S1:E2

    Helena's on the run from Nerva’s scouts, when she meets a new ally: Meiyin.

    Directors:Jeremy Stieglitz, Sebastian Montes
    Writers:Marguerite Bennett, Kendall Deacon Davis

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  3. ARK: The Animated Series Season 1 Episode 3 - Element 3
    7.0/10(167 votes)

    #3 - Element 3

    S1:E3

    Helena makes allies in a treetop village, and travels to a Pteranodon den.

    Directors:Jeremy Stieglitz, David Hartman, Chase Conley
    Writers:Marguerite Bennett, Kendall Deacon Davis

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  4. ARK: The Animated Series Season 1 Episode 4 - Element 4
    7.3/10(160 votes)

    #4 - Element 4

    S1:E4

    Helena and her friends devise a daring plan to liberate prisoners.

    Directors:Jeremy Stieglitz, Sebastian Montes
    Writers:Marguerite Bennett, Kendall Deacon Davis

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  5. ARK: The Animated Series Season 1 Episode 5 - Element 5
    7.5/10(151 votes)

    #5 - Element 5

    S1:E5

    Nerva unleashes a punishing surprise-attack against John's village.

    Directors:Jeremy Stieglitz, David Hartman
    Writers:Marguerite Bennett, Kendall Deacon Davis

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  6. ARK: The Animated Series Season 1 Episode 6 - Element 6
    7.9/10(163 votes)

    #6 - Element 6

    S1:E6

    Helena, John and Henry risk everything to rescue Meiyin from Nerva.

    Directors:Jeremy Stieglitz, Jay Oliva, David Hartman
    Writers:Marguerite Bennett, Kendall Deacon Davis

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Element 1" is the best rated episode of "ARK: The Animated Series" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 232 votes. Directed by Jeremy Stieglitz, Jay Oliva, David Hartman and written by Marguerite Bennett, Kendall Deacon Davis, it aired on 3/21/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Element 2".