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The Best Episodes of Long Way Up Season 1

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

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The epic motorcycle adventure continues in this third chapter of the Long Way series, as Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman journey to glorious landscapes across South and Central America—on the backs of prototype electric Harley-Davidsons.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Long Way Up Season 1 Episode 1 - Preparation
    8.0/10(310 votes)

    #1 - Preparation

    S1:E1

    Ewan McGregor reunites with his best friend, Charley Boorman, to evaluate what's important in their lives following a life-threatening accident.

    Directors:David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Long Way Up Season 1 Episode 2 - Ushuaia
    8.0/10(265 votes)

    #2 - Ushuaia

    S1:E2

    Ewan, Charley, and the team land in Ushuaia, the southernmost tip of South America, but tensions arise due to snow and mechanical issues.

    Directors:David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Long Way Up Season 1 Episode 3 - Southern Patagonia
    8.0/10(250 votes)

    #3 - Southern Patagonia

    S1:E3

    Heading through Patagonia, Ewan and Charley stay at an eco-lodge in one of the world's remotest areas with people that live off the grid.

    Directors:David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Long Way Up Season 1 Episode 4 - The Andes
    8.2/10(241 votes)

    #4 - The Andes

    S1:E4

    Crossing back into Chile, the team arrives just in time to celebrate Chilean Independence Day before riding across the high Andes.

    Directors:David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Long Way Up Season 1 Episode 5 - Atacama Desert into Bolivia
    8.2/10(229 votes)

    #5 - Atacama Desert into Bolivia

    S1:E5

    Ewan and Charley head through Argentina's red rock landscape while a member of their team copes with altitude sickness.

    Directors:David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Long Way Up Season 1 Episode 6 - Bolivia
    8.3/10(226 votes)

    #6 - Bolivia

    S1:E6

    The struggle in the extraordinary Bolivian desert continues. Ewan and Charley stay in a hotel made entirely out of salt before riding to La Paz.

    Directors:David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Long Way Up Season 1 Episode 7 - Peru
    8.4/10(220 votes)

    #7 - Peru

    S1:E7

    Reaching the halfway point of their trip, Ewan fulfills a childhood dream by climbing Machu Picchu before traveling deep into the Amazon.

    Directors:David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Long Way Up Season 1 Episode 8 - Ecuador
    8.1/10(199 votes)

    #8 - Ecuador

    S1:E8

    Ewan and Charley experience the beauty of Ecuador, the sixth country on their trip, before facing a travel setback in Colombia.

    Directors:David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Long Way Up Season 1 Episode 9 - Colombia, Panama & Costa Rica
    8.3/10(203 votes)

    #9 - Colombia, Panama & Costa Rica

    S1:E9

    After their plane is delayed by fog, Ewan and Charley embark on an unforgettable boat journey along the Colombian coast in an old trawler.

    Directors:David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Long Way Up Season 1 Episode 10 - Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala & Mexico
    7.8/10(198 votes)

    #10 - Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala & Mexico

    S1:E10

    The guys get a little too close to the Masaya volcano in Nicaragua. Crossing into Honduras, they meet with UNICEF and prepare for Mexico.

    Directors:David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Long Way Up Season 1 Episode 11 - Oaxaca to L.A.
    7.2/10(238 votes)

    #11 - Oaxaca to L.A.

    S1:E11

    Ewan and Charley experience a cactus forest and a sunrise hot-air balloon as they head toward their final destination: Los Angeles. Series finale.

    Directors:David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Preparation" is the best rated episode of "Long Way Up" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 310 votes. Directed by David Alexanian, Russ Malkin and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/18/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Ushuaia".