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The Worst Episodes of Life

Every episode of Life ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Life!

The Worst 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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  1. 8.3/10(574 votes)

    #1 - Birds

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    S1:E5

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

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  2. 8.3/10(555 votes)

    #2 - Hunters and Hunted

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    S1:E7

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

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  3. 8.5/10(635 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 8.5/10(600 votes)

    #4 - Fish

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    S1:E4

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

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  5. 8.5/10(575 votes)

    #5 - Insects

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    S1:E6

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

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  6. 8.5/10(563 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. 8.5/10(530 votes)

    #7 - Primates

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    S1:E10

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

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  9. 8.7/10(812 votes)

    #8 - Challenges of Life

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    S1:E1

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

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  10. 8.7/10(692 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. 8.7/10(581 votes)

    #10 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Birds" is the worst rated episode of "Life". It scored 8.3/10 based on 574 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/8/2009. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hunters and Hunted".