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The Best Episodes of The Dinosaurs Season 1

Every episode of The Dinosaurs Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Dinosaurs Season 1!

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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
    The Dinosaurs Season 1 Episode 1 - Rise
    7.3/10(905 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Dinosaurs Season 1 Episode 2 - Conquest
    6.2/10(732 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. The Dinosaurs Season 1 Episode 3 - Empire
    7.7/10(669 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Dinosaurs Season 1 Episode 4 - Fall
    9.1/10(636 votes)

    #4 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Rise" is the best rated episode of "The Dinosaurs" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 905 votes. Directed by Nick Shoolingin-Jordan and written by David Fowler, it aired on 3/6/2026. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Conquest".