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The Best Episodes of Edge of the Earth

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

Binge this in 3h 56m•Peaking at 7.6/10

Follow four groups of elite action-adventure athletes on four unique, never-before-accomplished missions taking place around the globe, within awe-inspiring, undiscovered realms of nature.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Edge of the Earth Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode I: Into the Void
    7.6/10(113 votes)

    #1 - Episode I: Into the Void

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    Two elite snowboarders and a skier travel to Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park to attempt an unprecedented descent of Mount Bertha amid hazardous winter weather. But when a whiteout exacerbates the already treacherous conditions, the entire mission is thrown into doubt.

    Directors:Todd Jones, Steve Jones
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Edge of the Earth Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode III: Reaching for the Sky
    7.3/10(63 votes)

    #2 - Episode III: Reaching for the Sky

    S1:E3

    Two professional climbers travel to Kyrgyzstan’s Ak-Su Valley to attempt a route on Pik Slesova that has never been successfully free climbed by a single individual. But the partners’ dream mission is jeopardized by a COVID-19 diagnosis.

    Directors:Todd Jones, Steve Jones
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Edge of the Earth Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode II: Raging Torrent
    7.1/10(78 votes)

    #3 - Episode II: Raging Torrent

    S1:E2

    Three accomplished whitewater kayakers venture deep within Ecuador’s vast Llanganates National Park to attempt the first whitewater descent of the Chalupas River. With no map, guide, and only one point of emergency access to the outside world, the athletes must rely on one another to navigate the river’s uncompromising terrain.

    Directors:Todd Jones, Steve Jones
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Edge of the Earth Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode IV: The Great Unknown
    6.0/10(52 votes)

    #4 - Episode IV: The Great Unknown

    S1:E4

    Two professional surfers travel to Africa’s West Coast in hopes of establishing its raw, untouched coastline as the next big wave surf location. Forced to be entirely self-sufficient due to the remote nature of their locale, the team tracks the swell, monitors the conditions, and dodges unexpected storms in search of untapped, world-class breaks.

    Directors:Todd Jones, Steve Jones
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode I: Into the Void" is the best rated episode of "Edge of the Earth". It scored 7.6/10 based on 113 votes. Directed by Todd Jones, Steve Jones and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/12/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode III: Reaching for the Sky".