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The Best Episodes of Horizon Season 16

Every episode of Horizon Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Horizon Season 16!

The Best Episodes of Horizon Season 16

Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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    #1 - The Forever Fuel

    S16:E1

    Horizon presents an investigation into the potential and problems of using hydrogen as an alternative to existing fuels.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - In Search of Pegasus

    S16:E2

    In this program, Horizon looks at the effort and money spent on the horse to produce the perfect specimen.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - The Keys of Paradise

    S16:E3

    Horizon follows the discovery of a chemical in the brain which has morphine-like properties.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - Sweet Solutions

    S16:E4

    Horizon presents the history and research into the uses of sugar.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Bronze Age Blast-Off

    S16:E5

    In this documentary by Horizon, you are shown a revolution in archaeological dating has shown that metal technology was invented in Europe.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - The Real Bionic Man

    S16:E6

    Horizon explores the current state of research into the development of artificial replacements for various parts of the body.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - A Mediterranean Prospect

    S16:E7

    Horizon reports about the attempts to bring about cooperation between the Mediterranean countries to combat pollution of their seas.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #8 - Elements of Risk

    S16:E8

    In this episode, Horizon looks at Britain's methods and plans for nuclear waste management and disposal of the fuel elements.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland

    S16:E9

    Horizon presents a documentary that shows how part of the Amazon river area around the Rio Jari was developed with rice and forestry.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - Where Nothing Happens Twice

    S16:E10

    This is a Horizon documentary about Liam Hudson, noted psychologist at Brunel University as he challenges modern psychologists.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Journey Through the Human Body

    S16:E11

    Horizon examines the work of Dr. Lennart Nilsson who has filmed the complete arterial system of the human body.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - The Fight to Be Male

    S16:E12

    This episode of Horizon looks at the recent scientific research into how humans become male or female.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #13 - The Robots Are Coming

    S16:E13

    This Horizon documentary is about the increasing use of robots in industry, and the robot's abilities and weaknesses.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #14 - Mexican Oil Dance

    S16:E14

    Horizon explores the effect of the Mexican oil boom on the country itself and world energy situation.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #15 - Tracks on the Oregon Trail

    S16:E15

    Horizon investigates the environmental protection program going on in the state of Oregon in the USA. Oregon is the first state to clean up it's environment.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #16 - The Race to Reshape Cars

    S16:E16

    In this episode, Horizon reports on the need to consider more aerodynamic designs for cars to improve fuel economy.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #17 - Dragnet for Diabetes

    S16:E17

    Horizon presents a report on the research into diabetes to determine its causes, controlling measures, and the prevention of complications.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #18 - The Lost Waters of the Nile

    S16:E18

    Horizon takes a trip down the Jonglei Canal which is under construction in Sudan and reports on the changes the new canal will bring to the country, and the rest of the world.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #19 - Survival of the Fastest

    S16:E19

    This Horizon documentary describes the complete history and design of motorcycles which have significantly evolved over the past 80 years.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #20 - A Touch of Sensitivity

    S16:E20

    This report by Horizon is about current research into the physical and psychological effects of touch, and the effects of touch deprivation.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #21 - A Treasury of Trees

    S16:E21

    Horizon investigates how the British landscape is changing its appearance with native trees being replaced by imported species.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #22 - Darkness Visible

    S16:E22

    Horizon examines the development of the relatively new science of x-ray astronomy.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #23 - Uranium Goes Critical

    S16:E23

    This Horizon episode is all about Uranium; its history, the use of uranium for nuclear energy, the dangers of uranium, and the scarcity of the mineral.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #24 - The Fat in the Fire

    S16:E24

    Horizon explores current research into the causes and cure for obesity.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #25 - Decade

    S16:E25

    In this episode by Horizon, G. R. Taylor presents his personal view of science based on previous Horizon episode clips from the 1970's.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 16 Ratings Summary

"The Forever Fuel" is the best rated episode of "Horizon" season 16. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/26/1979. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "In Search of Pegasus".