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The Worst Episodes of Planet Earth III

Every episode of Planet Earth III ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Planet Earth III!

Worst episode
S1E8 Heroes
8.4339 votes
Best episode
S1E2 Ocean
9.2607 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.7avg
Binge time
7h 50m
8 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    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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  2. 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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  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 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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  8. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 2 - Ocean
    9.2/10(607 votes)

    S1:E2

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Heroes" is the worst rated episode of Planet Earth III. It scored 8.4/10 from 339 votes. Directed by Steve Greenwood and written by Unknown, it aired on December 10, 2023. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Extremes".

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