DocumentaryNetflix

The Best Episodes of History 101 Season 1

Every episode of History 101 Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of History 101 Season 1!

Binge this in 3h 42m·Peaking at 7.4/10
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons2

All12

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    History 101 Season 1 Episode 3 - The Rise of China
    7.4/10(466 votes)

    S1:E3

    In the 21st century, China has become a global economic powerhouse. Why was the rest of the world so slow to notice its rise to the top?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. History 101 Season 1 Episode 4 - Plastics
    7.4/10(370 votes)

    S1:E4

    Plastics have transformed how we live, but progress comes at a high price: 7.8 billion tons of waste. Are plastics a miracle or a catastrophe?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. History 101 Season 1 Episode 2 - The Space Race
    7.1/10(445 votes)

    S1:E2

    Fifteen international agencies spend $62 billion every year on space travel. What's fueling our costly — and dangerous — drive to explore the universe?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. History 101 Season 1 Episode 1 - Fast Food
    7.0/10(583 votes)

    S1:E1

    Cheap, quick and tasty, fast food became a culinary craze in the 1950s. But has our quest for convenience created an irreversible health crisis?

    Director:Laura Stevens
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. History 101 Season 1 Episode 5 - Oil and the Middle East
    7.0/10(385 votes)

    S1:E5

    Oil has brought great wealth to the Middle East and ignited major wars. Is it a blessing or a curse for the region, as well as the rest of the world?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. History 101 Season 1 Episode 10 - Genetics
    7.0/10(286 votes)

    S1:E10

    DNA analysis has given us the tools to map disease, solve crimes and more. But in our rush to decode DNA, are we leaping before we look?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of History 101

    READ
  7. History 101 Season 1 Episode 6 - Robots
    6.9/10(326 votes)

    S1:E6

    We share the planet with an estimated 9 million robots, from self-driving cars to surgical arms. Could they one day completely replace humans?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. History 101 Season 1 Episode 9 - AIDS
    6.8/10(285 votes)

    S1:E9

    Nearly 40 million people are living with HIV. After decades of research and activism, how far have we come in finding a cure and battling the stigma?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. History 101 Season 1 Episode 8 - Nuclear Power
    6.5/10(339 votes)

    S1:E8

    Over 10% of the world's electricity comes from nuclear power. But with radioactive waste and the threat of nuclear meltdown, are we playing with fire?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. History 101 Season 1 Episode 7 - Feminism
    6.3/10(386 votes)

    S1:E7

    Feminism has ushered in sweeping changes to society, securing rights for women around the world. How much further do we have to go?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Rise of China" is the best rated episode of History 101 season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 466 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 22, 2020.