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The Best Episodes of Long Way Home Season 1

Every episode of Long Way Home Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Long Way Home Season 1!

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Best friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman gear up for their fourth Long Way series—this time going from Ewan's home in Scotland to Charley's in England. They'll take the scenic route, of course, through 17

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Long Way Home Season 1 Episode 1 - Gears, Fears, and Tears
    7.9/10(150 votes)

    #1 - Gears, Fears, and Tears

    S1:E1

    As departure day approaches, Ewan resurrects his old California police bike while Charley brings a 1970s rust heap back from the dead.

    Directors:Russ Malkin, David Alexanian
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Long Way Home Season 1 Episode 2 - Route Canal
    8.0/10(146 votes)

    #2 - Route Canal

    S1:E2

    Fresh off the ferry, the guys travel through the Netherlands and Germany to visit Charley's mom's hometown before heading to the Danish islands.

    Directors:Russ Malkin, David Alexanian
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Long Way Home Season 1 Episode 3 - Survive the Ride
    8.1/10(124 votes)

    #3 - Survive the Ride

    S1:E3

    In a scary setback, Ewan's bike gives way from underneath him. A local Swedish biker club comes to the rescue. Then it's off to meet a mermaid.

    Directors:Russ Malkin, David Alexanian
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Long Way Home Season 1 Episode 4 - Fjord Focus
    8.2/10(114 votes)

    #4 - Fjord Focus

    S1:E4

    Ewan and Charley wind their way through Norway's scenic roads and fjords, gobsmacked by Viking churches and ancient rock formations.

    Directors:Russ Malkin, David Alexanian
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Long Way Home Season 1 Episode 5 - Ice, Snow, and Bears
    7.7/10(101 votes)

    #5 - Ice, Snow, and Bears

    S1:E5

    The guys temporarily ditch their bikes to fly to Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic where the effects of climate change are glaringly real.

    Directors:Russ Malkin, David Alexanian
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Long Way Home Season 1 Episode 6 - Lost in Lapland
    8.3/10(91 votes)

    #6 - Lost in Lapland

    S1:E6

    Ewan and Charley meet a man with a fascinating connection to the Lapland forest in Finland and encounter two crazy motorsport events.

    Directors:Russ Malkin, David Alexanian
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Long Way Home Season 1 Episode 7 - Deep in the Forest
    8.3/10(85 votes)

    #7 - Deep in the Forest

    S1:E7

    Traveling to the Finnish lakes, Ewan and Charley camp on a breathtakingly beautiful island and give the lost art of logrolling a spin.

    Directors:Russ Malkin, David Alexanian
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Long Way Home Season 1 Episode 8 - It's Baltic Outside
    8.3/10(87 votes)

    #8 - It's Baltic Outside

    S1:E8

    After sputtering the last 3,000 miles, Ewan's bike finally gives out. Estonian mechanics step in, and the guys resume exploring the Baltic landscape.

    Directors:Russ Malkin, David Alexanian
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Long Way Home Season 1 Episode 9 - Pinball and Pierogies
    8.2/10(80 votes)

    #9 - Pinball and Pierogies

    S1:E9

    Nostalgia and hope define this leg as the guys retrace their Long Way Round route from over 20 years ago and visit a Ukrainian refugee center.

    Directors:Russ Malkin, David Alexanian
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Long Way Home Season 1 Episode 10 - The Home Straight
    8.1/10(66 votes)

    #10 - The Home Straight

    S1:E10

    Paragliding, Swiss Golf, and a brush with an eccentric artist round out an Alpine exploration before making the long ride home.

    Directors:Russ Malkin, David Alexanian
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Gears, Fears, and Tears" is the best rated episode of "Long Way Home" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 150 votes. Directed by Russ Malkin, David Alexanian and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/9/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Route Canal".