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The Best Episodes of Once Upon a Time... Life

Every episode of Once Upon a Time... Life ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Once Upon a Time... Life!

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Attention please! Are you ready for an adventurous tour through the human body? With a lot of humour, our physical appearance is being introduced from head to toe along cells and organs in an educational

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    Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 1 - The Planet Cell
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - The Planet Cell

    S1:E1

    The world of cells is incredible! Activating enzymes, stopping viruses, and managing the body’s police force: it’s all in a day’s work for Teacher.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 2 - Birth
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Birth

    S1:E2

    After the first cell is fertilized, division and diversification take place to create the 60 trillion cells of the human body.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 3 - The Body Sentinels
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Body Sentinels

    S1:E3

    The body’s police force is taught to neutralize its enemies (microbes and viruses), which reproduce at an alarming rate! It’s a very complex task.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 6 - The Tiny Platelets
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The Tiny Platelets

    S1:E6

    Pedrito cuts his finger with a dirty knife. While the platelets try to cure the wound, the white blood cells fight off the filthy invaders.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 7 - The Heart
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The Heart

    S1:E7

    Globus takes Hemo and Globina on a tour through the human body’s cathedral: the heart and circulatory system. It’s an impressive adventure.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 8 - Breathing
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Breathing

    S1:E8

    Air bubbles travel from the nose to the lungs. In the swampy, mucus-filled areas, they meet the red blood cells that transport them around the body.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 9 - The Brain
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Brain

    S1:E9

    Teacher introduces Hemo and Globina to the most mysterious organ: the brain. They learn about behavior, the senses, and much more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 10 - The Neurones
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - The Neurones

    S1:E10

    The body’s messengers run around sending and receiving information about feelings like hunger and cold. They work day and night and never take breaks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 11 - The Eye
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The Eye

    S1:E11

    Eyes are magical! They break down and transmit images to the brain. What happens if a speck of dust gets into one? It’s tear enzymes to the rescue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 12 - The Ear
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Ear

    S1:E12

    The ear is composed of cells that sense vibrations and transmit them to the brain. Then, the brain transforms them into words and sounds.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 13 - The Skin
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - The Skin

    S1:E13

    Skin is the first barrier against external aggression and helps eliminate waste. From cuts and scrapes to bug bites, it stays pretty busy.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 15 - The Digestion
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Digestion

    S1:E15

    After a tasty meal the food starts its journey to the stomach where it will be broken down depending on what properties it has. But don’t overdo it!

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 16 - The Liver Factory
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - The Liver Factory

    S1:E16

    The liver is fundamental. It doesn’t weigh a lot but it uses almost as much oxygen as the heart! It makes proteins, corpuscles, and helps heal cuts.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 17 - The Kidneys
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The Kidneys

    S1:E17

    Toxic elements head to the kidneys where they are categorized. The good ones are salvaged but the bad ones are sent to the bladder. Have a good trip!

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 18 - The Lymphatic System
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - The Lymphatic System

    S1:E18

    The huge lymph network transports everything to the body’s factories. Infectious intruders beware! This place is well protected.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 19 - The Bones and the Skeleton
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - The Bones and the Skeleton

    S1:E19

    The architecture that protects the body’s organs is magnificent! However, even the slightest fracture can cause significant damage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 20 - The Muscles and the Fat
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - The Muscles and the Fat

    S1:E20

    Muscles account for almost half the weight of the human body. They also need a ton of energy to do their jobs correctly.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 21 - Toxin Wars
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Toxin Wars

    S1:E21

    Combat teams act as preventative barriers and are prepared to defend the cell’s nucleus against toxic gases and contaminants.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 22 - The Vaccination
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - The Vaccination

    S1:E22

    Vaccines bring us so many benefits! People who don’t get vaccinated run the risk of contracting a disease that is stronger than our natural defenses.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 23 - The Hormones
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - The Hormones

    S1:E23

    At the heart of the hypothalamus, Teacher shows us how this region sends out orders to satisfy all the body’s needs.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 24 - The Chain Of Life
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - The Chain Of Life

    S1:E24

    A walk in the forest is the perfect way to learn about the extraordinary food chain that exists between the sun, vegetation, animals, and man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 25 - Repairs and Changes
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Repairs and Changes

    S1:E25

    Pedrito is 8 years old and is tired after a long day. When he goes to bed, Teacher and his helpers observe the activity that continues during sleep.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 26 - And life goes on...
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - And life goes on...

    S1:E26

    Pedrito wants to know why his grandpa can’t play ball anymore, so he tells Pedrito an old story about a sphinx.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 14 - The Mouth and the Teeth
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - The Mouth and the Teeth

    S1:E14

    Yum! Candy! But sugar strengthens the bacteria around the gums and attacks the tooth enamel, which can cause cavities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 Episode 5 - The Blood
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #25 - The Blood

    S1:E5

    The steadfast red blood cells have come down with the flu! Pedrito and Psi get some help from the Teacher’s antibodies to beat the enemy.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Planet Cell" is the best rated episode of "Once Upon a Time... Life". It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/13/1987. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Birth".