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The Best Episodes of Planet California Season 1

Every episode of Planet California Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Planet California Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Planet California Season 1

A celebration of California’s wildlife and wild places, and their coexistence with the 40 million people who call it home. Famous for its beaches and...

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  1. Background image for Rivers of Gold
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Rivers of Gold

    S1:E1

    California is a land of extremes - tallest, deepest, highest, hottest. It's home to the richest biodiversity in the Americas, from gray whales traveling the California Current to mountain lions in the Sierra Nevada and redwoods harvesting water from the air. In a rapidly changing and thirsty world, drought, dams and fire pose dire threats to an ecosystem connected by rivers on land, air and sea.

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  2. Background image for Close Encounters
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Close Encounters

    S1:E2

    From blue whales to kit foxes, spectacular images bring California's wildlife into sharp focus. Natural forces reshape the land, yet some species - like the bristlecone, one of the world's oldest organisms - persist, constantly adapting to a changing world. Still, in a space shared with 40 million people, is there room for all?

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Rivers of Gold" is the best rated episode of "Planet California" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Rick Rosenthal and written by Kate Youngdahl, it aired on 6/22/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Close Encounters".