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The Best Episodes of Chimp Empire Season 1

Every episode of Chimp Empire Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Chimp Empire Season 1!

A vast community of chimpanzees thrives in a forest in Uganda, navigating complex social politics, family dynamics and dangerous territory disputes.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Paradise" is the best rated episode of "Chimp Empire" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 184 votes. Directed by James Reed and written by Matt Houghton, James Reed, it aired on 4/19/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Others".

  • Paradise
    8.1/10184 votes

    #1 - Paradise

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/19/2023

    Within the central group of Ngogo chimps, alpha male Jackson faces possible threats to his leadership and mother-of-two Christine educates her new baby.

    Director: James Reed

    Writer: Matt Houghton, James Reed

  • Others
    8.2/10153 votes

    #2 - Others

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/19/2023

    In search of fruit, rival chimps from Western Ngogo venture into disputed territory and seize an opportunity to send others nearby a warning.

    Director: James Reed

    Writer: Matt Houghton, James Reed

  • War
    8.2/10141 votes

    #3 - War

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/19/2023

    While some chimps form new bonds, others plot rebellion. Years of bad blood threaten to erupt into violence when a Western raiding party ventures out.

    Director: James Reed

    Writer: Matt Houghton, James Reed

  • Reckoning
    8.2/10127 votes

    #4 - Reckoning

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/19/2023

    Jackson's injuries leave him vulnerable to enemies and supposed allies alike as a rainstorm sweeps through Ngogo. Will his rule as an alpha end here?

    Director: James Reed

    Writer: Matt Houghton, James Reed