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The Best Episodes of This World Season 8

Every episode of This World Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of This World Season 8!

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The series is mainly focused on social issues and current affairs stories around the world. International current affairs documentaries, replacing "Correspondent".

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    This World Season 8 Episode 1 - The Paedophile Hunters
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #1 - The Paedophile Hunters

    S8:E1

    Film following the agents of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as they track down, arrest, and extradite American paedophile sex tourists.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. This World Season 8 Episode 2 - Geert Wilders: Europe's Most Dangerous Man?
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Geert Wilders: Europe's Most Dangerous Man?

    S8:E2

    A profile of controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders, known for his anti-Islamic stance. The film follows him on the campaign trail in the 2010 Dutch general election.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. This World Season 8 Episode 3 - Nicolas Sarkozy: President Bling-Bling?
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Nicolas Sarkozy: President Bling-Bling?

    S8:E3

    Emily Maitlis travels to Paris to find out why the French have fallen out of love with the man they nicknamed President Bling-Bling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. This World Season 8 Episode 4 - Chilean Miners: What Happened Next
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    #4 - Chilean Miners: What Happened Next

    S8:E4

    After confronting death 800 meters under the Chilean desert, 33 trapped miners were thrust into the media spotlight. How are they reacting to the fame that followed their freedom?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. This World Season 8 Episode 5 - The Invasion of Lampedusa
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - The Invasion of Lampedusa

    S8:E5

    Investigative documentary. How a tiny island in the Mediterranean is changing the face of immigration in Europe, with the arrival of over 40,000 migrants from Tunisia and Libya.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. This World Season 8 Episode 6 - Italy's Bloodiest Mafia
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Italy's Bloodiest Mafia

    S8:E6

    Investigative documentary. Reporter Mark Franchetti investigates Italy's deadliest mafia, the Camorra, to learn how it's survived for so long in a country at the heart of Europe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. This World Season 8 Episode 7 - Thailand - Justice Under Fire
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    #7 - Thailand - Justice Under Fire

    S8:E7

    This World investigates claims of corruption in Thailand's prosecution of army violence, which led to the deaths of 90 people in clashes in central Bangkok in 2010.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. This World Season 8 Episode 8 - Spain's Stolen Babies
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Spain's Stolen Babies

    S8:E8

    Documentary series. Katya Adler reveals the impact of Spain's stolen baby scandal, meeting those who were separated at birth and who are now desperate to find their relatives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. This World Season 8 Episode 9 - Return of the Lost Boys of Sudan
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    #9 - Return of the Lost Boys of Sudan

    S8:E9

    Investigative documentary following the return of the 'Lost Boys', child refugees forced to flee South Sudan during the civil war who now seek their old homes and a new life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"The Paedophile Hunters" is the best rated episode of "This World" season 8. It scored 7.8/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/30/2011. This episode is rated 7.8 points higher than the second-best, "Geert Wilders: Europe's Most Dangerous Man?".