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The Best Episodes of Planet Earth III Season 1

Every episode of Planet Earth III Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Planet Earth III Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 2 - Ocean
    9.2/10(607 votes)

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    A groundbreaking journey from tropical shallow seas to the mysterious depths. Sir David Attenborough reveals extraordinary new worlds and unique animal behaviours in the ocean.

    Director:Will Ridgeon
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 1 - Coasts
    8.9/10(699 votes)

    S1:E1

    Sir David Attenborough explores the dangerous frontiers created by the world’s coasts, where animals fight for survival amidst constant change.

    Director:Nick Easton
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 3 - Deserts and Grasslands
    8.7/10(564 votes)

    S1:E3

    David Attenborough explores deserts and grasslands, where extraordinary life survives in unexpected ways, and nature puts on its most dramatic show.

    Director:Kiri Cashell
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 4 - Freshwater
    8.7/10(454 votes)

    S1:E4

    Fresh water is the lifeblood of planet Earth, where incredible animal dramas play out. From death-feigning fish to frogs that glide, each depends on fresh water for their survival.

    Directors:Charlotte Bostock, Nick Easton
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 5 - Forests
    8.7/10(447 votes)

    S1:E5

    Sir David Attenborough journeys into the forests, where dogs communicate with whistles, treehoppers fight assassin bugs, ‘spirit bears’ fish, and hornbills imprison themselves in trees.

    Director:Sarah Whalley
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 7 - Human
    8.7/10(374 votes)

    S1:E7

    Discover the extraordinary ways in which wildlife survives in a rapidly changing human world. From cobras hunting in houses, to rhino walking in the streets, to macaques stealing mobile phones to barter with.

    Director:Fredi Devas
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 6 - Extremes
    8.6/10(401 votes)

    S1:E6

    David Attenborough presents an extreme world where animals battle to survive the elements – and life exists on a knife edge.

    Director:Theo Webb
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 8 - Heroes
    8.4/10(339 votes)

    S1:E8

    Sir David Attenborough introduces conservation heroes fighting to save the world’s wildlife, from exploring remote jungles to going undercover to catch criminals in the illegal ivory trade.

    Director:Steve Greenwood
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Ocean" is the best rated episode of Planet Earth III season 1. It scored 9.2/10 from 607 votes. Directed by Will Ridgeon and written by Unknown, it aired on October 29, 2023. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Coasts".