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The Best Episodes of Dynasties

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

Best episode
S1E2 Emperor
9.1618 votes
Worst episode
S1E5 Tiger
8.5450 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.9avg
Binge time
8h 39m
9 episodes

Seasons2

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dynasties Season 1 Episode 2 - Emperor
    9.1/10(618 votes)
    S1:E2

    Emperor penguins battle for survival against the worst winter in the world. Working together can they protect and feed their chicks till they reach adulthood?

    Director:Will Lawson
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dynasties Season 1 Episode 4 - Painted Wolf
    9.1/10(538 votes)
    S1:E4

    The leader of a great Painted Wolf family is growing old. Her power to keep the peace is waning. A feud with an ambitious daughter threatens to bring the dynasty down.

    Director:Nick Lyon
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dynasties Season 1 Episode 3 - Lion
    9.0/10(534 votes)
    S1:E3

    The leader of a once mighty lion pride must now battle for their very survival. Can this extraordinary lioness save her family from disaster?

    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dynasties Season 1 Episode 1 - Chimpanzee
    8.9/10(715 votes)
    S1:E1

    A chimpanzee leader is surrounded by rivals who are prepared to kill him for his crown. Can he hold on to power? A story of power, politics and the fight for survival.

    Director:Rosie Thomas
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dynasties Season 2 Episode 1 - Puma
    9.3/10(10 votes)
    S2:E1

    A mother puma must battle rivals, tackle prey nearly three times her size and endure the wild mountain weather of Patagonia in her bid to raise four cubs – her biggest litter yet.

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  6. Dynasties Season 2 Episode 2 - Elephant
    8.6/10(5 votes)
    S2:E2

    In Amboseli, Kenya, an incredibly rare event pushes a struggling elephant family to its limits. To save their dynasty, they have to work together and overcome the challenge of a lifetime.

    Director:Lydia Baines
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dynasties Season 2 Episode 3 - Cheetah
    8.3/10(6 votes)
    S2:E3

    On Zambia’s plains, a cheetah mother must keep her precious cubs safe, preparing them for life without her. They take on dangerous prey, battle hyenas and learn that even tiny neighbours can bite back.

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  9. Dynasties Season 2 Episode 4 - Hyena
    8.2/10(6 votes)
    S2:E4

    With the emergence of a young rival, a spotted hyena queen struggles to keep her grip on power – while also trying to raise a family – on Zambia’s vast and unforgiving Liuwa Plain grasslands.

    Director:Mandi Stark
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dynasties Season 1 Episode 5 - Tiger
    8.5/10(450 votes)
    S1:E5

    A tigress, Raj Bhera, has 4 new cubs. She must protect them while battling rivals who want to steal her lands and overthrow her. Will she hold on and raise her cubs to adulthood?

    Director:Theo Webb
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Emperor" is the best rated episode of Dynasties. It scored 9.1/10 from 618 votes. Directed by Will Lawson and written by Unknown, it aired on November 18, 2018.

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