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The Best Episodes of Human Playground Season 1

Every episode of Human Playground Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Human Playground Season 1!

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Narrated by Idris Elba, this docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Human Playground Season 1 Episode 1 - Breaking the Pain Barrier
    6.9/10(74 votes)

    #1 - Breaking the Pain Barrier

    S1:E1

    No pain, no gain: A marathon in the desert, bullfighting, a brutal bicycle race and ice swimming push people to the brink, mentally and physically.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Human Playground Season 1 Episode 2 - An Ancient Ritual
    7.0/10(57 votes)

    #2 - An Ancient Ritual

    S1:E2

    From a ritual war game to a nomadic hunting tradition, tests of bravery, skill and strength are fueled by the needs for food, survival and glory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Human Playground Season 1 Episode 3 - Rites of Passage
    7.1/10(49 votes)

    #3 - Rites of Passage

    S1:E3

    Young men in Madagascar grapple with a zebu to enter adulthood as boys elsewhere try to master Kung Fu, sumo wrestling and reindeer racing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Human Playground Season 1 Episode 4 - In Pursuit of Perfection
    7.2/10(45 votes)

    #4 - In Pursuit of Perfection

    S1:E4

    A surfer sets out to ride a massive wave. A diver attempts a deadly plunge. A female racer in Palestine and a wheelchair bodybuilder create spectacles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Human Playground Season 1 Episode 5 - God's Playground
    6.8/10(37 votes)

    #5 - God's Playground

    S1:E5

    From mountaineering in the face of death to a game for a fruitful harvest, sports are spiritual experiences for those seeking signs from a higher power.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Human Playground Season 1 Episode 6 - Big Business
    6.6/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Big Business

    S1:E6

    A popular combat sport in Senegal provides a payday for many, while technology gives rise to games that rake in millions for players and gamblers alike.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Breaking the Pain Barrier" is the best rated episode of "Human Playground" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 74 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/30/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "An Ancient Ritual".