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The Best Episodes of Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell Season 1

Every episode of Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell Season 1 Episode 1 - How Evolution Works
    8.2/10(41 votes)

    #1 - How Evolution Works

    S1:E1

    The mechanisms of evolution explained in one video. The theory of evolution explains how the enormous variety of life could come into existence. How it is possible for primitive life forms to spawn the millions of different creatures, that exist today. Unfortunately, evolution is often misunderstood, because it's mechanisms seem counter intuitive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell Season 1 Episode 2 - The Solar System — Our Home in Space
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #2 - The Solar System — Our Home in Space

    S1:E2

    An info-graphic trip through the wonders of the Solar system.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell Season 1 Episode 3 - Fracking Explained: Opportunity or Danger
    8.1/10(35 votes)

    #3 - Fracking Explained: Opportunity or Danger

    S1:E3

    Fracking explained in five minutes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell Season 1 Episode 4 - The Gulf Stream Explained
    7.7/10(33 votes)

    #4 - The Gulf Stream Explained

    S1:E4

    Learn about the role of the sea in global warming.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell Season 1 Episode 5 - How the Stock Exchange Works (For Dummies)
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    #5 - How the Stock Exchange Works (For Dummies)

    S1:E5

    Why are there stocks at all?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell Season 1 Episode 6 - The History and Future of Everything — Time
    8.2/10(36 votes)

    #6 - The History and Future of Everything — Time

    S1:E6

    How much time do you have left?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"How Evolution Works" is the best rated episode of "Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/11/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Solar System — Our Home in Space".