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The Best Episodes of Monkey Planet

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

Binge this in 2h 57m•Peaking at 8.2/10

We humans are part of an extraordinary family, with hundreds of bizarre and colourful relatives all over the world. Monkey Planet explores the ingenious survival tactics and amazing physical adaptations of our primate family, including

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Monkey Planet Season 1 Episode 1 - Meet the Family
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Meet the Family

    S1:E1

    Dr George McGavin gets up close and personal with Siswi, an orangutan who uses soap to improve her personal hygiene. He strips off to experience the mind-numbing cold of the Japanese Alps, and heads 100 metres underground to a secluded monkey dormitory. Then there are baboons with a thirst for flamingo flesh; macaques with criminal minds; fluorescent mandrills who wear war paint to do battle; and Ardry, a real-life gremlin who sees the unseeable with her extraterrestrial fingers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Monkey Planet Season 1 Episode 3 - Master Minds
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Master Minds

    S1:E3

    Our primate cousins are much smarter than you might imagine. Just like us they use tools, solve problems, and even have emotions. George witnesses the largest monkey party in the world, goes to orangutan school in Sumatra and meets a bonobo that can light a fire to toast its own marshmallows. In Thailand long-tailed macaques floss their teeth with human hair. Chimps pass on customs through generations and in India adrenaline fuelled monkeys take extreme sports to a surprisingly human level.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Monkey Planet Season 1 Episode 2 - Family Matters
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Family Matters

    S1:E2

    The key to primate success is that, like us, most species live in close-knit family groups. How do you choose your friends, learn from those around you and know who to trust? We explore the complex world of primate social lifestyles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Meet the Family" is the best rated episode of "Monkey Planet". It scored 8.2/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/2/2014. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Master Minds".