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The Best Episodes of The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1

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

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Discover the clever and creative ways animals navigate life’s most extraordinary challenges, from leaving home to finding a partner.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 1 - Leaving Home
    8.0/10(60 votes)

    #1 - Leaving Home

    S1:E1

    A seal sets out on his own too soon and faces an epic battle with the ocean. A lizard and a fish defy gravity to find their next destinations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 2 - Raising a Family
    8.4/10(43 votes)

    #2 - Raising a Family

    S1:E2

    To feed her babies, a chimp crafts a termite fishing rod. Meerkats back each other up when danger comes calling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 3 - Protecting Yourself
    8.7/10(42 votes)

    #3 - Protecting Yourself

    S1:E3

    Vanishing in plain sight, a frog leaves a snake bewildered. An octopus adopts new armor. A spider constructs a dazzling decoy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 4 - Home Making
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Home Making

    S1:E4

    A cockatoo finds a unique way to tell his mate he's found their new spot. A sun bear assembles his own treetop mattress.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 5 - Finding Food
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Finding Food

    S1:E5

    Dolphins master the art of fishing on land. A mantis shape-shifts to catch her prey. Crows rely on cars to crack nuts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 6 - The Art of Deception
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #6 - The Art of Deception

    S1:E6

    To fend off predators, owlets and caterpillars mimic snakes. A spider orchestrates a great escape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 7 - Making Friends
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #7 - Making Friends

    S1:E7

    Monkeys take an unusual approach to bonding: sticking their fingers up each other's noses. Ants build bridges with their bodies to transport food.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 8 - Finding a Partner
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #8 - Finding a Partner

    S1:E8

    A feathered courtship dance takes place on a lake in California and a mating competition commences for whales in the Pacific.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 9 - Mastering Your Talent
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Mastering Your Talent

    S1:E9

    In the outback, a kangaroo goes to fight school. A long-tailed macaque scores a seafood lunch. A baby orangutan climbs to dizzying heights.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 10 - Growing Old
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Growing Old

    S1:E10

    An elder baboon shows his softer side. A desert elephant leads a remarkable search for water. A tired tortoise embarks on an epic migration.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Leaving Home" is the best rated episode of "The Secret Lives of Animals" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 60 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/18/2024. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Raising a Family".