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The Best Episodes of Planet Earth II

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

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David Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Planet Earth II Season 1 Episode 1 - Islands
    9.2/10(8174 votes)

    #1 - Islands

    S1:E1

    Islands are wildlife sanctuaries, but surviving in isolation comes with extreme challenges.

    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Planet Earth II Season 1 Episode 2 - Mountains
    9.1/10(4162 votes)

    #2 - Mountains

    S1:E2

    The high peaks of the world are spectacular places where only the toughest survive.

    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Planet Earth II Season 1 Episode 6 - Cities
    9.0/10(3242 votes)

    #3 - Cities

    S1:E6

    Explore the world's cities and meet the wild animals that have found ways to survive here.

    Director:Fredi Devas
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Planet Earth II Season 1 Episode 3 - Jungles
    8.9/10(3700 votes)

    #4 - Jungles

    S1:E3

    The Jungle is home to more animal species than anywhere else on Earth.

    Director:Emma Napper
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Planet Earth II Season 1 Episode 4 - Deserts
    8.8/10(3321 votes)

    #5 - Deserts

    S1:E4

    Deserts are lands of such brutal extremes they have shaped remarkable survival stories.

    Director:Ed Charles
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Planet Earth II Season 1 Episode 5 - Grasslands
    8.7/10(3070 votes)

    #6 - Grasslands

    S1:E5

    From vast herds to epic predator and prey battles, Grasslands are home to huge spectacles.

    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Islands" is the best rated episode of "Planet Earth II". It scored 9.2/10 based on 8174 votes. Directed by Elizabeth White and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/6/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Mountains".