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The Best Episodes of Night on Earth

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

Binge this in 4h 51m•Peaking at 8.2/10

This nature series’ new technology lifts night’s veil to reveal the hidden lives of the world’s creatures, from lions on the hunt to bats on the wing.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Night on Earth Season 1 Episode 5 - Sleepless Cities
    8.2/10(313 votes)

    #1 - Sleepless Cities

    S1:E5

    After dark, the natural world appears in unnatural places: Migrating elephants stroll through town, and urbanized otters romp in the city.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Night on Earth Season 1 Episode 2 - Frozen Nights
    8.1/10(376 votes)

    #2 - Frozen Nights

    S1:E2

    Mothers with cubs fight to survive, and a lonely monkey finds safety in numbers as animals navigate cold landscapes during the planet’s longest nights.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Night on Earth Season 1 Episode 4 - Dark Seas
    8.1/10(332 votes)

    #3 - Dark Seas

    S1:E4

    The oceans’ tides ebb and flow in concert with the moon, and so do the lives of the creatures below, from the largest whale shark to the smallest prawn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Night on Earth Season 1 Episode 3 - Jungle Nights
    7.9/10(318 votes)

    #4 - Jungle Nights

    S1:E3

    Beneath the jungle’s canopy, the night is alive with fantastic beasts, large and small, who use the darkness to socialize, hunt, climb and crawl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Night on Earth Season 1 Episode 1 - Moonlit Plains
    7.8/10(456 votes)

    #5 - Moonlit Plains

    S1:E1

    From the African savanna to the Peruvian desert, lives of predators and prey are closely linked to the moon’s cycles and the opportunities they bring.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Night on Earth Season 1 Episode 6 - Dusk Till Dawn
    7.8/10(288 votes)

    #6 - Dusk Till Dawn

    S1:E6

    The night unfolds to reveal magic in the air, drama in the deep, and danger on the ground as animals across the planet rise with the sunset.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Sleepless Cities" is the best rated episode of "Night on Earth". It scored 8.2/10 based on 313 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/29/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Frozen Nights".