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The Best Episodes of Galapagos

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

Best episode
S1E3 Forces of Change
8.663 votes
Worst episode
S1E2 Islands that Changed the World
8.480 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.5avg
Binge time
2h 30m
3 episodes

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Galapagos Season 1 Episode 3 - Forces of Change
    8.6/10(63 votes)
    S1:E3

    Natural-history series exploring the Galapagos Islands, where the forces of nature can be brutal. It's a land of fire, astride the equator, and at the mercy of the elements. This concluding episode reveals how, through time and isolation, animals and plants have evolved the most surprising ways to cope with the profound geological and climatic forces. In the new millennium, with a growing interest in this delicate microcosm of our planet, come ever-increasing challenges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Galapagos Season 1 Episode 1 - Born of Fire
    8.5/10(74 votes)
    S1:E1

    Many of the Galapagos' volcanoes that brought about its existence remain active, and there's amazing footage of an eruption of the Sierra Negra. Marine iguanas leap off lava cliffs into billowing surf; giant tortoises are groomed by Darwin's finches; and the waved alabatross shows off with a magical courship display.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Galapagos Season 1 Episode 2 - Islands that Changed the World
    8.4/10(80 votes)
    S1:E2

    Natural history series exploring the Galapagos Islands, which lie 1,000 kilometres off the coast of South America. From flightless cormorants hunting underwater to giant tortoises courting on the rim of an active volcano, a look at the hidden side of Galapagos, revealing why it is such a fascinating showcase for evolution.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Forces of Change" is the best rated episode of Galapagos. It scored 8.6/10 from 63 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 13, 2006. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Born of Fire".

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