6.9/1074 votes#1 - Breaking the Pain Barrier
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2022
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.
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7.0/1057 votes#2 - An Ancient Ritual
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2022
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: N/A
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7.1/1049 votes#3 - Rites of Passage
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2022
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: N/A
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7.2/1045 votes#4 - In Pursuit of Perfection
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2022
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: N/A
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6.8/1037 votes#5 - God's Playground
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/30/2022
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: N/A
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6.6/1038 votes#6 - Big Business
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/30/2022
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: N/A
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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!
Narrated by Idris Elba, this docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix
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 N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/30/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "An Ancient Ritual".