7.2/1019 votes#1 - Birth of a Planet
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/24/2008
The first programme is the story of Earth's difficult birth and how the formation of our moon set us on a unique course to being a planet ripe for life.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1019 votes
#2 - Snowball Earth
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/1/2008
650 million years ago Earth froze, pushing life to the edge of extinction.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1013 votes
#3 - Planet of Fire
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/8/2008
Scientists believe that evolution has been shaped by major catastrophes that have almost extinguished all life on earth. Using the latest CGI and featuring scientific experts, Tony Robinson investigates these theories. 250 million years ago, 95% of life was wiped off the face of the Earth in the biggest extinction event ever. But what was responsible?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1013 votes
#4 - Asteroid Strike
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/15/2008
65 million years ago, the planet was rocked by yet another massive event when, seemingly out of nowhere, the mighty dinosaurs were suddenly wiped off the face of Earth.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/1015 votes
#5 - Survival Earth
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/22/2008
So far, humans have been lucky to not experience a catastrophe on a global scale. Though they are the most powerful species on this planet, it's easy to forget that the forces that wiped out many successful species in the past are still at work.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Catastrophe Season 1
Every episode of Catastrophe Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Catastrophe Season 1!
This spectacular five-part series, presented by Tony Robinson, investigates the history of natural disasters, from the planet's beginnings to the present, putting a new perspective...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Channel 4
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Birth of a Planet" is the best rated episode of "Catastrophe" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/24/2008. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Snowball Earth".