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The Best Episodes of Our Planet

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

Best episode
S1E2 Frozen Worlds
9.22,476 votes
Worst episode
S2E4 Chapter 4: Freedom to Roam
8.62,178 votes
Top season
Season 1
9.0avg
Binge time
10h 1m
12 episodes

Seasons2

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Our Planet Season 1 Episode 2 - Frozen Worlds
    9.2/10(2476 votes)
    S1:E2

    On the unforgiving frontier of climate change, polar bears, walruses, seals and penguins find their icy Edens in peril.

    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Our Planet Season 1 Episode 3 - Jungles
    9.1/10(2159 votes)
    S1:E3

    Jungles and rainforests are home to an incredible variety of species like preening birds, intelligent orangutans and remarkable ambitious ants.

    Director:Huw Cordey
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Our Planet Season 1 Episode 8 - Forests
    9.1/10(1716 votes)
    S1:E8

    Examine the fragile interdependence that exists between forests' wide variety of residents, including bald eagles, hunting dogs and Siberian tigers.

    Director:Jeff Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Our Planet Season 1 Episode 1 - One Planet
    9.0/10(2871 votes)
    S1:E1

    Witness the planet's breathtaking diversity -- from seabirds carpet-bombing the ocean to wildebeests eluding the wild dogs of the Serengeti.

    Director:Adam Chapman
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Our Planet Season 1 Episode 6 - The High Seas
    9.0/10(1764 votes)
    S1:E6

    Venture into the deep, dark and desolate oceans that are home to an abundance of beautiful -- and downright strange -- creatures.

    Director:Hugh Pearson
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Our Planet Season 2 Episode 3 - Chapter 3: The Next Generation
    8.8/10(594 votes)
    S2:E3

    Left to fend for themselves until they find their footing, baby sea turtles, elephant seal pups, pumas and crabs bravely trek towards adolescence.

    Director:Toby Nowlan
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Our Planet Season 1 Episode 7 - Fresh Water
    8.8/10(1623 votes)
    S1:E7

    The need for fresh water is as strong as ever. However, the supply is becoming increasingly unpredictable for all manner of species.

    Director:Mandi Stark
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Our Planet Season 1 Episode 5 - From Deserts to Grasslands
    8.8/10(1765 votes)
    S1:E5

    Cameras follow desert elephants seeking sustenance, bison roaming North America grasslands and caterpillars living the good life underground.

    Director:Adam Chapman
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Our Planet Season 1 Episode 4 - Coastal Seas
    8.8/10(1920 votes)
    S1:E4

    From fearsome sharks to lowly urchins, 90 percent of marine creatures live in coastal waters. Protecting these habitats is a battle humanity must win.

    Director:Hugh Pearson
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Our Planet Season 2 Episode 2 - Chapter 2: Following the Sun
    8.6/10(615 votes)
    S2:E2

    As summer spreads across our solar-powered planet, honey bees toil, snow geese breed, tadpoles awaken and lions stalk wildebeest in search of lush grass.

    Director:Ed Charles
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Our Planet Season 2 Episode 1 - Chapter 1: World on the Move
    8.6/10(712 votes)
    S2:E1

    Be it buffalo, polar bears, humpback whales or albatross chicks, migration is a vital survival strategy for animals to feed, reproduce and find homes.

    Director:Toby Nowlan
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Our Planet Season 2 Episode 4 - Chapter 4: Freedom to Roam
    8.6/10(2178 votes)
    S2:E4

    As snow geese, antelope, army ants and gray whales dodge predators and pollution, get a closer look at how the modern world impacts animal migration.

    Director:Ed Charles
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Frozen Worlds" is the best rated episode of Our Planet. It scored 9.2/10 from 2,476 votes. Directed by Sophie Lanfear and written by Unknown, it aired on April 5, 2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Jungles".

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