Life

The Best Episodes of Life

Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC One

Every episode of Life ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Life!

David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples...
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8.7
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  1. 9.1/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Plants

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    S1:E9

    A look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.

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  2. 8.8/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Primates

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    Primates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.

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  3. 8.7/10(15 votes)

    #3 - Challenges of Life

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    A look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.

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  4. 8.6/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Reptiles and Amphibians

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    A look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.

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  5. 8.6/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Fish

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    S1:E4

    A look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.

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  6. 8.6/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Birds

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    A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.

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  8. 8.6/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Insects

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    S1:E6

    Super-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.

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  9. 8.6/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Hunters and Hunted

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    Unique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.

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  10. 8.6/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Creatures of the Deep

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    S1:E8

    A look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.

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  11. 8.4/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Mammals

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    S1:E3

    How mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Plants" is the best rated episode of "Life". It scored 9.1/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/6/2009. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Primates".