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The Best Episodes of Great Barrier Reef

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

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Monty Halls explores Australia's Great Barrier Reef, one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Great Barrier Reef Season 1 Episode 2 - Reef to Rainforest
    8.7/10(58 votes)

    #1 - Reef to Rainforest

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    Monty Halls explores its full 2000-kilometre length, from the wild outer reefs of the Coral Sea to the tangled mangrove and steaming rainforest on the shoreline; from large mountainous islands to tiny coral cays barely above sea level; from the dark depths of the abyss beyond the reef to colourful coral gardens of the shallows.

    Director:James Brickell
    Writer:James Brickell

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  2. Great Barrier Reef Season 1 Episode 1 - Nature's Miracle
    8.5/10(61 votes)

    #2 - Nature's Miracle

    S1:E1

    The first film explores the complex structure of the coral reef itself and the wildlife that lives on it. So vast it is visible from space, the reef is actually built by tiny animals in partnership with microscopic plants. It is a place full of surprises that is always changing, responding to the rhythms of weather, tide, sun and moon.

    Director:James Brickell
    Writer:James Brickell

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  3. Great Barrier Reef Season 1 Episode 3 - Reef and Beyond
    8.4/10(54 votes)

    #3 - Reef and Beyond

    S1:E3

    The Great Barrier Reef is vitally linked to the rest of the planet in many ways. Creatures travel for thousands of miles to visit in spectacular numbers, including tiger sharks, great whales, seabirds and the largest green turtle gathering on the planet.

    Director:James Brickell
    Writer:James Brickell

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Best Episodes Summary

"Reef to Rainforest" is the best rated episode of "Great Barrier Reef". It scored 8.7/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by James Brickell and written by James Brickell, it aired on 1/8/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Nature's Miracle".