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The Best Episodes of Close Encounters Down Under

Every episode of Close Encounters Down Under ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Close Encounters Down Under!

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From the Australian Outback to the alps of New Zealand, Close Encounters Down Under investigates some of the most bizarre alien contacts of all time.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Close Encounters Down Under Season 1 Episode 2 - New Zealand and the Bass Strait
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    S1:E2

    Investigating the disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich, whose last transmission gives a disturbing account of what he experienced.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Close Encounters Down Under Season 1 Episode 3 - Queensland & Papua New Guinea
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S1:E3

    Travel to Queensland's farming country where rain-drenched crops meet the Great Barrier Reef. Is there a link between water and UFO activity?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Close Encounters Down Under Season 1 Episode 5 - NSW & NA
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S1:E5

    Rob and Shelley Hartland believe they live under a UFO super highway. Meanwhile, Peter Khoury claims he experienced a close encounter - of the sexual kind.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Close Encounters Down Under Season 1 Episode 6 - Rural Australia
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S1:E6

    Visit Australia's vast expanses, where farmers have been finding mutilated cattle. Plus, meet Phil Tindale who believes he witnessed two UFOs in combat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Close Encounters Down Under Season 1 Episode 1 - Queensland's Tropical Coast
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    S1:E1

    Queensland's Tropical Coast: Delve into the incredible collection of UFO stories of first-hand witnesses, from flying saucers to strange encounters in sugar cane fields.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Close Encounters Down Under Season 1 Episode 4 - Melbourne and Regional Victoria
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S1:E4

    Explore Melbourne's long history of UFO sightings and hear incredible first-hand accounts from Victoria's locals of otherworldly encounters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"New Zealand and the Bass Strait" is the best rated episode of "Close Encounters Down Under". It scored 7.7/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/12/2023. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Queensland & Papua New Guinea".