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The Best Episodes of An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet

Every episode of An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet!

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Follow Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’s search for the people, ideas, traditions, and attitudes – the solutions – which will transform fear of the future into hope, climate angst into optimism and human disconnection into engagement. In each

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    An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet Season 1 Episode 3 - Regenerate
    8.9/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Regenerate

    S1:E3

    Nature has an amazing power to regenerate. How can we harness its innate ability to heal to solve the problems we face?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet Season 1 Episode 1 - Dusk or Dawn
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Dusk or Dawn

    S1:E1

    In this episode, Nikolaj discovers the difference is hope, a hope he finds in inspiring people, projects and ideas all over the world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet Season 1 Episode 2 - Shelter
    8.8/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Shelter

    S1:E2

    Shelter is one of the most essential human needs. Nikolaj finds hope from architects re-imagining how we live for a sustainable future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet Season 1 Episode 5 - Move
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Move

    S1:E5

    Nikolaj meets some engineers, mechanics and entrepreneurs who may have solutions on how to move without hitting an environmental dead end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet Season 1 Episode 6 - Transform
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Transform

    S1:E6

    Nikolaj’s journey toward hope continues as he searches for innovators transforming and revitalizing our world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet Season 1 Episode 4 - Nourish
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Nourish

    S1:E4

    Nikolaj’s journey in this episode focuses on ways to rethink how we grow and cook the food that sustains us.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet Season 1 Episode 7 - Can We Still Be Optimistic in 2025?
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Can We Still Be Optimistic in 2025?

    S1:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet Season 1 Episode 8 - Why Trash Isn't Useless
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Why Trash Isn't Useless

    S1:E8

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet Season 1 Episode 9 - Inventions That Could Help Heal the Planet
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Inventions That Could Help Heal the Planet

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  10. An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet Season 1 Episode 10 - The Real Cost of Our Energy Demand
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    #10 - The Real Cost of Our Energy Demand

    S1:E10

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  11. An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet Season 1 Episode 11 - Reclaim
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Reclaim

    S1:E11

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Best Episodes Summary

"Regenerate" is the best rated episode of "An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet". It scored 8.9/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/22/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dusk or Dawn".