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The Worst Episodes of Aerial America

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Take off on a thrilling flight across America. This epic series offers rare glimpses of our nation's most treasured landmarks, all seen from breathtaking heights. From busy cityscapes to quiet landscapes, we capture the history

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Aerial America Season 8 Episode 6 - Coasts
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Coasts

    S8:E6

    Visit shores made famous by pirates and pilgrims, reverends, and revolutionaries.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Aerial America Season 8 Episode 7 - Outdoor Adventures
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Outdoor Adventures

    S8:E7

    Grab your ticket for a scenic cross-country flight, from the mountains to the prairies, and from sea to shining sea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Aerial America Season 8 Episode 8 - Dazzling Destinations
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Dazzling Destinations

    S8:E8

    A sweeping tour over popular destinations in America, including the Badlands, Nantucket, the National Mall and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Aerial America Season 8 Episode 9 - Dazzling Destinations
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    #4 - Dazzling Destinations

    S8:E9

    A sweeping tour over popular destinations in America, including the Badlands, Nantucket, the National Mall and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Aerial America Season 8 Episode 4 - Dallas-Fort Worth 24
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #5 - Dallas-Fort Worth 24

    S8:E4

    Fly over the fourth largest metropolis in the nation to discover how a simple trading post on the banks of Trinity River became the start of this great city in 1839. Discover the struggles, battles and lives lost in the battle for Texas to become independent from Mexico and how the United States government protected its new American settlers, living on the edge of the frontier, with an Army outpost named Fort-Worth.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Aerial America Season 4 Episode 3 - Ohio
    7.1/10(45 votes)

    #6 - Ohio

    S4:E3

    It's where the Wright brothers' visions of flight fully took off and where a young Neil Armstrong first dreamed of the Moon. Take flight over the Buckeye State and witness centuries of American history etched in its soil. From the Ohio River, where Revolutionary War veterans started life anew, to Marietta, where runaway slaves sought shelter, this aerial tour celebrates the state's spirit: built on freedom, sports, and rock and roll.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Aerial America Season 6 Episode 6 - Missouri
    7.2/10(41 votes)

    #7 - Missouri

    S6:E6

    Destination "Missouruh" for our crew - and you can help by telling us what we should film there. While the Show-Me State is home to the tallest man-made monument in the US, don't ask us to fly through the Gateway Arch - we just can't get the permits. But there are plenty of other sights: from the Liberty Memorial, to the unique architectural features of the Christ Church Cathedral, all the way to the historic Arrow Rock State Park: tell us what tops your list!

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Aerial America Season 7 Episode 7 - The South
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    #8 - The South

    S7:E7

    A flyover tour of the South spotlights its famous landmarks, historical milestones and culture.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Aerial America Season 2 Episode 10 - New York
    7.6/10(52 votes)

    #9 - New York

    S2:E10

    Take a memorable flight over a remarkable state, one rich with the stories of a nation that began long before European explorers discovered its mighty rivers. Explore New York's amazing beauty, from the roaring Niagara Falls to its stunning peaks and valleys, to a city full of abundant architectural heritage and infamous residents. Aerial New York tells the stories of expansive natural wonders, the city that never sleeps and the day we will never forget.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Aerial America Season 7 Episode 2 - Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    #10 - Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands

    S7:E2

    A flyover tour of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Aerial America Season 1 Episode 1 - California
    7.7/10(88 votes)

    #11 - California

    S1:E1

    The Pacific Coast Highway of California offers spectacular views while traveling along the edge of American culture. Buckle up for a non-stop flight over the mansion William Randolph Hearst built, the town Clint Eastwood governed and the farmland where Marilyn Monroe once held the title of Miss Artichoke. We soar over beaches and wine country, across Big Sur redwoods, under the Golden Gate Bridge and into the heart and soul of this magnificent state.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Aerial America Season 2 Episode 5 - Georgia
    7.7/10(45 votes)

    #12 - Georgia

    S2:E5

    Where the Appalachian Mountains end and a great Civil Rights leader's life began, Georgia is a state rich in natural wonders and history. This aerial tour of the Empire State of the South offers views of Atlanta's skyline, Augusta's legendary golf course, and the rugged barrier island coastline. From the South's most beloved piece of literature to the United State's "most haunted cemetery," this is Georgia, as you've never seen it before.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Aerial America Season 3 Episode 8 - Florida
    7.7/10(51 votes)

    #13 - Florida

    S3:E8

    Explore the grassy waters, sandy shores, and intriguing history of Florida. From big orange groves to Little Havana, from launching rockets to hanging chads, the Sunshine State offers spectacular views and seminal moments that are uniquely its own. Soar over the metropolis of Miami and the spring break mecca: Panama City. This is a first-class Floridian vacation, and you have a window seat!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Aerial America Season 4 Episode 4 - Minnesota
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    #14 - Minnesota

    S4:E4

    Soar over Minnesota, where the Mighty Mississippi begins and the blue Midwestern sky never ends. This aerial exploration of the North Star State whisks you across ancient glacial landscapes, iconic bodies of water, and the farm towns that have fed our county for over a century. From warring settlers and Indians, to battling flour titans, and from the massive Mall of America to the mythical Lake Wobegon, see how Minnesota is more than the "Land of 10,000 Lakes."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Aerial America Season 5 Episode 9 - Alaska's Fire and Ice
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    #15 - Alaska's Fire and Ice

    S5:E9

    It's twice the size of Texas, features 16 of the 20 tallest mountains in the nation and is home to the biggest earthquake of the 20th century. Everything about Alaska is larger, tougher, and more extreme than any other state. This breathtaking two-part journey soars over its one-half million square miles of winter wonderland and shows why countless adventurers have come to the 49th State over the centuries in search of gold, silver, mountain-peak views, dog-sledding glory, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Aerial America Season 8 Episode 3 - Boston 24
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #16 - Boston 24

    S8:E3

    No city has played a bigger role in America's independence than Boston. Famous for its rowdy revolutionaries, America's oldest battleship, its busy harbor, and the nation's first subway system, Boston is a city of firsts and continues to shine as America's cradle of liberty. Fly over this city and see New England's largest metropolis like never before, in Aerial America: Boston 24.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Aerial America Season 1 Episode 7 - Arkansas
    7.8/10(45 votes)

    #17 - Arkansas

    S1:E7

    Embark on a journey over the land where settlers' westward journeys began and Bonnie and Clyde's crime spree ended. The Natural State is rich with the stories of brave pioneers, notorious desperadoes, and hanging judges. It's a state with great rivers, great battles and great promise, and the birthplace of Johnny Cash, Maya Angelou and Bill Clinton. Delve into America's wild interior, from the Mississippi River bottomlands to towering mountain peaks.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Aerial America Season 1 Episode 8 - Rhode Island
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    #18 - Rhode Island

    S1:E8

    This aerial journey is short on mileage but long on history. Known as the Ocean State, even though 60% of it is covered in woodland and parks, Rhode Island features 400 miles of tidal shorelines and is the sailing capital of the world. With an array of lighthouses and even more stories of rumrunners, pirates and captains of industry, this state represents our nation's progress and its excesses. See it from the sky and witness the East Coast?s tiny gleaming treasure.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Aerial America Season 3 Episode 9 - Kansas
    7.8/10(45 votes)

    #19 - Kansas

    S3:E9

    There's more to Kansas than its wide-open spaces and endless skies might indicate. It's where aviation pioneers took flight and civil rights heroes fought back. Where Laura Ingalls Wilder documented life on the prairie and a fictional young girl dreamed of a life "Over the Rainbow." It's also home of the first battle of the Civil War and the ongoing collegiate basketball war between Wildcats and Jayhawks. Enjoy this soaring tour through the Sunflower State.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Aerial America Season 5 Episode 11 - Wilderness
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #20 - Wilderness

    S5:E11

    Some are vital sanctuaries for endangered species. Some can only be reached by plane. All are magnificent. These are the untamed pockets of the U.S. protected by the Wilderness Act of 1964. Take a cross-country flight over icy landscapes in Alaska's Denali, vast wetlands in Florida's Everglades, and over 100 million acres of badlands, deserts, and mountains where nature rules. Then learn how the nation's wildest places are tied to America's native history, its pioneering spirit, its extraordinary leaders, and its untouched beauty.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Aerial America Season 6 Episode 7 - Illinois
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #21 - Illinois

    S6:E7

    It's given us American icons as notorious as Al Capone and as heroic as Abraham Lincoln. It's where endless rows of corn blanket the fields and towering buildings touch the sky. The state of Illinois is full of awe-inspiring sights and captivating drama, and this aerial excursion explores it all. From the Great Fire of Chicago to the Great Migration that brought Muddy Waters and the blues up north, we visit the places and people that tell Illinois' powerful story.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Aerial America Season 2 Episode 7 - New Hampshire
    7.9/10(36 votes)

    #22 - New Hampshire

    S2:E7

    Soar over the most independent-minded state in the Union: New Hampshire. Amid its mountains, rivers, and colonial villages exists a community of people who take their motto of "Live free or die" to heart. From an infamous poet who favored the road less traveled, to the founders of both the industrial and fast food revolutions, this state is brimming with free thinkers. Discover the sights and stories of the Granite State, from Concord to White Mountain State Park and beyond.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Aerial America Season 3 Episode 1 - Louisiana
    7.9/10(42 votes)

    #23 - Louisiana

    S3:E1

    Visit the state where the Big Muddy comes to an end and the Big Easy comes to life. Louisiana is home to both great celebrations and great devastation. From cool jazz to hot cooking; from a vast paradise of wetlands to the giant industries endangering its fragile ecosystems, explore the stark contradictions of the Sugar State from soaring heights. Having survived natural and manmade disasters, Louisiana proves it has never lost its festive, fighting spirit.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Aerial America Season 3 Episode 10 - Alabama
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #24 - Alabama

    S3:E10

    Buckle up and "Roll Tide" as we journey over vast cotton fields, endless waters, storied football stadiums, and historical landmarks that collectively tell the tale of Sweet Home Alabama. Discover its rich history as we reveal the astronomical discoveries that helped us reach the moon and the civil rights victories that forged a path to equality for millions. The story of the Cotton State has as many dramatic turns as the tracks of the Talladega Superspeedway.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Aerial America Season 8 Episode 5 - Great Cities
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #25 - Great Cities

    S8:E5

    Explore the awe-inspiring skyscrapers and dazzling public spaces of America’s great cities and meet the people who keep them running day and night. From Boston, New York, and Miami in the east to Las Vegas, San Francisco, Seattle, and L.A. in the west, and from Chicago in the north to Dallas-Fort Worth in the south, this is a cross-country metropolitan tour from breathtaking heights.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Coasts" is the worst rated episode of "Aerial America". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/22/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Outdoor Adventures".