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The Best Episodes of The Dinosaurs

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

Binge this in 3h 6m•Peaking at 9.2/10

From the first dinosaurs to the last, this epic documentary series examines their 165 million years on Earth and the forces that shaped their evolution.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Dinosaurs Season 1 Episode 4 - Fall
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Fall

    S1:E4

    Dinosaurs rule the entire planet, with T. rex as the most deadly. But as the continents split and drift, danger lurks far away in the depths of space.

    Director:Darren Williams
    Writer:David Fowler

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  2. The Dinosaurs Season 1 Episode 3 - Empire
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Empire

    S1:E3

    After a bitter freeze, the Cretaceous era ushers in high sea levels that find pterosaurs flying to islands to feast and dinosaurs hunting in the oceans.

    Director:Amber Cherry Eames
    Writer:David Fowler

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  3. The Dinosaurs Season 1 Episode 1 - Rise
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Rise

    S1:E1

    A fuzzy little creature that hatches 235 million years ago will spawn a dinosaur dynasty — if it can survive a chaotic climate and carnivorous reptiles.

    Director:Nick Shoolingin-Jordan
    Writer:David Fowler

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  4. The Dinosaurs Season 1 Episode 2 - Conquest
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Conquest

    S1:E2

    A fiery mass extinction wipes out a rival, allowing dinosaurs to multiply, grow larger, develop longer necks and fend off foes with body armor.

    Director:Jolyon Sutcliffe
    Writer:David Fowler

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Best Episodes Summary

"Fall" is the best rated episode of "The Dinosaurs". It scored 9.2/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Darren Williams and written by David Fowler, it aired on 3/6/2026. This episode scored 1.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Empire".