6.6/1038 votesLoading...#1 - 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.
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6.8/1037 votesLoading...#2 - 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.
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6.9/1074 votesLoading...#3 - 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 votesLoading...#4 - 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.
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7.1/1049 votesLoading...#5 - 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.
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7.2/1045 votesLoading...#6 - 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.
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The Worst Episodes of Human Playground
Every episode of Human Playground ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Human Playground!
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
Worst Episodes Summary
"Big Business" is the worst rated episode of "Human Playground". It scored 6.6/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/30/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "God's Playground".