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The Best Episodes of Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1

Every episode of Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Once Upon a Time... Life Season 1!

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...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Planet Cell" is the best rated episode of "Once Upon a Time... Life" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 115 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/13/1987. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Birth".

  • The Planet Cell
    7.3/10115 votes

    #1 - The Planet Cell

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/1987

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Birth
    7.2/10103 votes

    #2 - Birth

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/1987

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Body Sentinels
    7.5/1095 votes

    #3 - The Body Sentinels

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/27/1987

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Bone Marrow
    7.5/1084 votes

    #4 - The Bone Marrow

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/1987

    Red blood cells, the body’s police force, are created in the bone marrow but sometimes, the factory breaks down and wayward policemen come out. Uh oh!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Blood
    7.4/1088 votes

    #5 - The Blood

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/1987

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Tiny Platelets
    7.4/1079 votes

    #6 - The Tiny Platelets

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/1987

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Heart
    7.4/1078 votes

    #7 - The Heart

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/25/1987

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breathing
    7.3/1073 votes

    #8 - Breathing

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/1/1987

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Brain
    7.3/1073 votes

    #9 - The Brain

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/8/1987

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Neurones
    7.2/1071 votes

    #10 - The Neurones

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/15/1987

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Eye
    7.1/1070 votes

    #11 - The Eye

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/22/1987

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Ear
    7.1/1069 votes

    #12 - The Ear

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/29/1987

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Skin
    7.6/1069 votes

    #13 - The Skin

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/6/1987

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Mouth and the Teeth
    7.4/1069 votes

    #14 - The Mouth and the Teeth

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 12/13/1987

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Digestion
    7.4/1068 votes

    #15 - The Digestion

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 12/20/1987

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Liver Factory
    7.2/1063 votes

    #16 - The Liver Factory

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 12/27/1987

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Kidneys
    7.2/1065 votes

    #17 - The Kidneys

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/3/1988

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Lymphatic System
    7.3/1066 votes

    #18 - The Lymphatic System

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 1/10/1988

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Bones and the Skeleton
    7.4/1062 votes

    #19 - The Bones and the Skeleton

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 1/17/1988

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Muscles and the Fat
    7.4/1064 votes

    #20 - The Muscles and the Fat

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 1/24/1988

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Toxin Wars
    7.5/1061 votes

    #21 - Toxin Wars

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 1/31/1988

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Vaccination
    7.6/1066 votes

    #22 - The Vaccination

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 2/7/1988

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Hormones
    7.2/1065 votes

    #23 - The Hormones

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 2/14/1988

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Chain Of Life
    7.4/1064 votes

    #24 - The Chain Of Life

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 2/21/1988

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Repairs and Changes
    7.4/1063 votes

    #25 - Repairs and Changes

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 2/28/1988

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A