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The Best Episodes of An Idiot Abroad

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An Idiot Abroad is a British travel documentary television series broadcast on Sky1 and Science, as well as spin-off books published by Canongate Books, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and starring Karl Pilkington.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 2 - India
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #1 - India

    S1:E2

    Karl travels to India and gives own unique verdict on its ancient customs and vibrant culture.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. An Idiot Abroad Season 3 Episode 3 - The Short Way Round: China
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Short Way Round: China

    S3:E3

    It's the final part of the journey as Karl and Warwick get ready to make their way to China. A surprise makes sure that the series ends on a high.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. An Idiot Abroad Season 2 Episode 5 - Meet a Gorilla
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Meet a Gorilla

    S2:E5

    Karl heads of to Africa to go meet a Gorilla. Before he travels to Uganda, Karl agreed to start in South Africa as he’s been there on holiday he heard it was alright. Ricky and Steve want Karl to have an authentic African experience so they arrange some time in a slum with a family and helping a charity rebuild a shelter. Karl visits Jessica the Hippo who lives with a family and Ricky sends him to join a Rhino conservation project before heading off traveling through the impenetrable forest in Uganda before coming ‘face to face’ with a Gorilla.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. An Idiot Abroad Season 2 Episode 2 - Trans-Siberian Express
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Trans-Siberian Express

    S2:E2

    Karl takes a trip on the Trans-Siberian Express. He is expecting luxury, but Ricky and Steve have other ideas for the trip.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. An Idiot Abroad Season 2 Episode 4 - Whale Watching
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Whale Watching

    S2:E4

    Karl isn’t really prepared for the arctic conditions in Alaska. Ricky and Steve have also planned some dog sledding, a meeting with Innuits and a visit to the North Pole. When Karl finally gets to catch his whale watching cruise, he learns that Ricky and Steve have stuck him on a deep sea fishing trawler.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. An Idiot Abroad Season 2 Episode 6 - Route 66
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Route 66

    S2:E6

    Karl wants to drive along the legendary Route 66 in the USA in an open top Cadillac but Ricky and Steve have other ideas. Along the way they want him join a high school choir, hang out with New Age therapists, meet the Amish before ending his journey by Wingwalking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. An Idiot Abroad Season 2 Episode 7 - Climb Mount Fuji
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Climb Mount Fuji

    S2:E7

    Karl’s last “thing to do” is seeing Japan’s most spiritual destination: Mount Fuji. On arrival in Japan Karl gets lost in Tokyo. Ricky and Steve put him up in a ‘capsule’ hotel, send him to a Sumo wrestling stable, arrange for Karl to meet a Zen Master and send him on the world’s steepest rollercoaster. And he has to attempt to climb Mount Fuji.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. An Idiot Abroad Season 3 Episode 1 - The Short Way Round: Venice
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #8 - The Short Way Round: Venice

    S3:E1

    Karl is joined by Warwick Davis as they attempt to follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo. They begin their adventure in Venice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 1 - China
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #9 - China

    S1:E1

    Karl Pilkington's journey begins in the Far East. As well as casting his verdict on The Great Wall of China, he immerses himself in the culture with laugh-out-loud results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. An Idiot Abroad Season 2 Episode 1 - Desert Island
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Desert Island

    S2:E1

    Karl makes his way through the 'Bucket List' that has been created. First up he ends up spending a a night on a private island.

    Director:Luke Campbell
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. An Idiot Abroad Season 2 Episode 8 - Karl Comes Home
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Karl Comes Home

    S2:E8

    Karl is reunited with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant after returning home and he reflects on his experiences. There are also a few surprises.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. An Idiot Abroad Season 3 Episode 2 - The Short Way Round: India
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #12 - The Short Way Round: India

    S3:E2

    Karl and Warwick's journey continues as they make their way to India. Laughing yoga and parts in a Bollywood film are trumped after Karl experiences his first holiday highlight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 4 - Mexico
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Mexico

    S1:E4

    Karl travels to Mexico where he pays a visit to Chichen Itza. He also tries his hand at wrestling, learns how to become a cowboy, and hunts for a Mexican jumping bean.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 8 - Karl Comes Home: The Debrief
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Karl Comes Home: The Debrief

    S1:E8

    Reluctant globetrotter Karl Pilkington is reunited with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant to reflect on his journeys to the seven wonders of the modern world, considering whether travel has truly broadened his mind.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 3 - Jordan
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Jordan

    S1:E3

    This week, Karl Pilkington's voyage takes him to Petra in Jordan, by way of Israel. What will he make of the 'rose-red city half as old as time'?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 7 - Peru
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Peru

    S1:E7

    Reluctant explorer Karl Pilkington visits Peru, where he is unhappy with the Amazon jungle's toilet arrangements, and fails to impress a local tribe with his hunting skills. Arming himself with oxygen, the Mancunian then sets off on a high-altitude, eight-hour trek to witness Machu Picchu, the fortress city of the ancient Incas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 5 - Egypt
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Egypt

    S1:E5

    Karl Pilkington's journey continues in Egypt, where Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have arranged for him to sample the local culture. He tastes delicacies including rabbit meat, takes a boat ride down the Nile and is entertained by a belly dancer, before visiting the pyramids

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. An Idiot Abroad Season 1 Episode 6 - Brazil
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Brazil

    S1:E6

    Tag along with Karl Pilkington as he takes up temporary residence in Rio de Janeiro. On his way to Christ the Redeemer, he experiences a back wax and Brazil's famous beaches.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. An Idiot Abroad Season 2 Episode 3 - Dolphin Swim
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Dolphin Swim

    S2:E3

    Karl gets the chance to swim with some dolphins but with Ricky and Steve as the holiday planners there are a few surprises.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"India" is the best rated episode of "An Idiot Abroad". It scored 8.8/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/30/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Short Way Round: China".