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The Best Episodes of How to Grow a Planet

Every episode of How to Grow a Planet ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of How to Grow a Planet!

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Geologist Iain Stewart explain in three stages of natural history the crucial interaction of our very planet's physiology and its unique wildlife. Biological evolution is largely driven bu adaptation to conditions such as climate, soil

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    How to Grow a Planet Season 1 Episode 1 - Life from Light
    8.8/10(48 votes)

    #1 - Life from Light

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    In this first episode Iain journeys from the spectacular caves of Vietnam to the remote deserts of Africa. He sees how plants first harnessed light from the sun and created our life-giving atmosphere. He uncovers the epic battle between the dinosaurs and the tallest trees on the planet. And, using remarkable imagery, he shows plants breathing - and for the first time talking to each other.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. How to Grow a Planet Season 1 Episode 2 - The Power of Flowers
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    #2 - The Power of Flowers

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    In the second episode, Iain discovers how flowers have transformed our planet. He journeys to the remote islands of the South Pacific to track down the earliest flowers. In the deserts of Africa and rainforests of Vietnam, he sees how they brought brilliant colour to the most barren landscapes and sculpted the earth itself. And he learns how they drove the evolution of all animals - kick-starting our human story.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. How to Grow a Planet Season 1 Episode 3 - The Challenger
    8.2/10(43 votes)

    #3 - The Challenger

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    In the third episode, Iain discovers the remarkable impact of just one plant: grass. On the savannah of South Africa he sees how grass unleashed a firestorm to fight its greatest enemy, the forests. He shows how cutting your finger on a blade of grass shows us how it transformed life in the oceans. In Senegal, he meets the cleverest chimps in the world. And, in the ruins of the oldest temple on Earth, he tells the extraordinary story of how grass triggered human civilisation.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Life from Light" is the best rated episode of "How to Grow a Planet". It scored 8.8/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/7/2012. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Power of Flowers".