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The Best Episodes of Earth: A New Wild

Every episode of Earth: A New Wild ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Earth: A New Wild!

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A fresh look at humankind’s relationship to the planet’s wildest places and most fascinating species. Using advanced filming techniques, this series will provide visuals as stunning as the best natural history programs. Distinguishing itself from nearly

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Earth: A New Wild Season 1 Episode 5 - Water
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Water

    S1:E5

    Sanjayan explores humankind’s relationship with the Earth’s most important resource: water. Unraveling dramatic connections between fresh water and the health of the planet, he uncovers spectacular wildlife stories that center on managing the natural pulse of the planet’s water.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Earth: A New Wild Season 1 Episode 1 - Home
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Home

    S1:E1

    Travel deep into the wild to take a fresh look at humankind’s relationship to the big animals that live alongside us. From cuddling baby pandas to avoiding man-eating tigers, Dr. M. Sanjayan investigates our changing relationships with the wilderness. Sanjayan focuses on the powerful stories that prove animals and humans can thrive side by side. It’s a new kind of wild.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Earth: A New Wild Season 1 Episode 2 - Plains
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Plains

    S1:E2

    Explore the giant herds that roam the wild grasslands of the plains. Home to the greatest gathering of animal life on the planet, they are also increasingly our bread basket — and among the most endangered places on Earth. Dr. Sanjayan follows a unique elephant conservation project in South Africa and tracks the prairies to see how Americans are saving their most-endangered mammal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Earth: A New Wild Season 1 Episode 4 - Oceans
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Oceans

    S1:E4

    Starting on the most pristine reef on Earth, home to more predators than prey, Sanjayan draws on his own ocean experiences to reveal a vibrant community of scientists, engineers and fishermen who are providing solutions that can help restore the oceans in astonishing ways.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Earth: A New Wild Season 1 Episode 3 - Forests
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Forests

    S1:E3

    Journey deep into the great forests of Earth for a new way of looking at these wild places and the animals that live there. Sanjayan travels into an uncharted area of the Amazon that scientists believe is the most bio-diverse place on Earth. From there he follows unique animal behavior in Alaska’s Great Bear Rainforest and meets the farmers in Portugal’s cork forests.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Water" is the best rated episode of "Earth: A New Wild". It scored 8.6/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/25/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Home".