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The Best Episodes of Animal

Every episode of Animal ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Animal!

This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.

Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Animal" is "Birds of Prey", rated 8.3/10 from 133 user votes. It was directed by Adrian Seymour and written by N/A. "Birds of Prey" aired on 3/18/2022 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Octopus".

  • Birds of Prey
    8.3/10 133 votes

    #1 - Birds of Prey

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/18/2022

    Curved talons, hooked beaks, killer eyesight: these aerial assassins have the most sophisticated tools for hunting prey at their disposal.

    Director: Adrian Seymour

    Writer: N/A

  • Octopus
    8.2/10 189 votes

    #2 - Octopus

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/10/2021

    In changing seas and oceans, cephalopods like the cuttlefish and the giant Pacific octopus must rely on their remarkable intelligence to survive.

    Director: Anuschka Schofield

    Writer: N/A

  • Bears
    8.1/10 116 votes

    #3 - Bears

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/18/2022

    To rule some of the planet's most hostile lands, bears can't lean solely on brute force: it takes both brains and brawn to reach the top.

    Director: Bill Markham

    Writer: N/A

  • Big Cats
    8.0/10 204 votes

    #4 - Big Cats

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/10/2021

    Majestic, powerful and dead, big cats were once thought to be solitary creatures. But we're now realizing just how collaborative they can be.

    Director: Bill Markham

    Writer: N/A

  • Apes
    8.0/10 131 votes

    #5 - Apes

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/18/2022

    Smart, sensitive and family-oriented, our wild ape relatives rely on each other to learn - and redefine - the secrets of survival.

    Director: Bill Markham

    Writer: N/A

  • Dolphins
    7.8/10 110 votes

    #6 - Dolphins

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/18/2022

    Dolphins use their intelligence to form complex undersea societies, come up with resourceful hunting techniques - and indulge in their dark side.

    Director: Anuschka Schofield

    Writer: N/A

  • Dogs
    7.7/10 181 votes

    #7 - Dogs

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/10/2021

    Be it foxes on city streets or wolves on the tundra, canines rely on sharp senses, athleticism and fierce determination to punch above their weight.

    Director: Adrian Seymour

    Writer: N/A

  • Marsupials
    7.7/10 160 votes

    #8 - Marsupials

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/10/2021

    It's not all about the pouches. These mammalian misfits are full of surprises, from flamboyant kangaroo showdowns to rattling koala mating calls.

    Director: Bill Markham

    Writer: N/A