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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Explorer Season 24 Episode 16 - 25 Years
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 25 Years

    S24:E16

    National Geographic celebrates the 25th anniversary of Explorer, the longest running documentary series in cable television history, with a commemorative special. Explorer has taken viewers to more than 120 countries, opening a window on hidden parts of the world, unlocking mysteries both ancient and modern, and investigating amazing and powerful stories of science, wildlife, and human nature. Hosted by Lisa Ling, the 25th anniversary special looks back at how the world has changed in a quarter century and how the award-winning Explorer series has chronicled our changing world. Highlights include Search for the Afghan Girl and Africa Extreme.

    Director:Philip Day
    Writer:Jaime Bernanke

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  2. Explorer Season 6 Episode 27 - Fighting ISIS
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Fighting ISIS

    S6:E27

    National Geographic writer Neil Shea travels to the heart of Kurdistan on a quest to meet the Kurdish fighters on the front lines against the world's biggest terrorist threat, ISIS.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Explorer Season 1 Episode 1 - A Cheetah Story
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - A Cheetah Story

    S1:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Explorer Season 1 Episode 2 - The Ultimate Crocodile
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - The Ultimate Crocodile

    S1:E2

    Join National Geographic as they travel to the wilds of Africa to track the Nile crocodile, one of Earth's deadliest and most feared killers. The Nile crocodile is an ancient species-it has haunted Africa's waters since the age of dinosaurs. Yet in over 60 million years, this stealthy creature has changed little. A croc in its prime can reach 18 feet in length or longer, and weigh nearly a ton. It can lunge several feet in the blink of an eye and subdue prey as large as a buffalo. Once nearly decimated by hunters, these mighty giant crocodiles are making an amazing comeback. In a land where lions rule the savannah, Nile crocodiles are now reclaiming the rivers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hugh Miles, Clare Nolan, Eleanor Grant

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  5. Explorer Season 1 Episode 3 - The Lion Queen
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - The Lion Queen

    S1:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Explorer Season 1 Episode 4 - Legends of the Night: America's Last Red Wolves
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Legends of the Night: America's Last Red Wolves

    S1:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Explorer Season 1 Episode 5 - Coming of Age with Elephants
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Coming of Age with Elephants

    S1:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Explorer Season 1 Episode 6 - Tempests from the Deep
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Tempests from the Deep

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Explorer Season 1 Episode 7 - Wolves of the Air; Flight of the Harpy Eagle
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Wolves of the Air; Flight of the Harpy Eagle

    S1:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Explorer Season 1 Episode 8 - King Rattler
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - King Rattler

    S1:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Explorer Season 1 Episode 9 - Africa's Deadly Dozen
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Africa's Deadly Dozen

    S1:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Explorer Season 1 Episode 10 - Gates of Hell
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Gates of Hell

    S1:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Explorer Season 1 Episode 11 - Island of the Vampire Birds
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Island of the Vampire Birds

    S1:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Explorer Season 1 Episode 12 - Elephant Power
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Elephant Power

    S1:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Explorer Season 1 Episode 13 - Fearsome Frogs
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Fearsome Frogs

    S1:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Explorer Season 1 Episode 14 - Rat
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Rat

    S1:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Explorer Season 1 Episode 15 - Poison
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Poison

    S1:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Explorer Season 1 Episode 16 - Making of `Roar'
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Making of `Roar'

    S1:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Explorer Season 1 Episode 17 - Tiger Sharks
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Tiger Sharks

    S1:E17

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Explorer Season 1 Episode 18 - Golden Lions of The Rain Forrest
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Golden Lions of The Rain Forrest

    S1:E18

    Golden Lion Tamarins

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Explorer Season 1 Episode 19 - The Last Frog
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - The Last Frog

    S1:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Explorer Season 1 Episode 20 - Haunt of the Jaguar
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Haunt of the Jaguar

    S1:E20

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Explorer Season 1 Episode 21 - Bear Bandits
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Bear Bandits

    S1:E21

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Explorer Season 1 Episode 22 - Animal Minds
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Animal Minds

    S1:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Explorer Season 1 Episode 23 - Tales Of African Tides
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Tales Of African Tides

    S1:E23

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"25 Years" is the best rated episode of "Explorer". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Philip Day and written by Jaime Bernanke, it aired on 4/19/2010. This episode scored 2.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Fighting ISIS".