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The Best Episodes of Planet Earth II

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

The Best Episodes of Planet Earth II

David Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth.
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    9.2/10(8.2k votes)

    #1 - Islands

    S1:E1

    Islands are wildlife sanctuaries, but surviving in isolation comes with extreme challenges.

    Director:Elizabeth White
    Writer:Unknown

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    9.1/10(4.1k votes)

    #2 - Mountains

    S1:E2

    The high peaks of the world are spectacular places where only the toughest survive.

    Director:Justin Anderson
    Writer:Unknown

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    9.0/10(3.2k votes)

    #3 - Cities

    S1:E6

    Explore the world's cities and meet the wild animals that have found ways to survive here.

    Director:Fredi Devas
    Writer:Unknown

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    8.9/10(3.7k votes)

    #4 - Jungles

    S1:E3

    The Jungle is home to more animal species than anywhere else on Earth.

    Director:Emma Napper
    Writer:Unknown

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    8.8/10(3.3k votes)

    #5 - Deserts

    S1:E4

    Deserts are lands of such brutal extremes they have shaped remarkable survival stories.

    Director:Ed Charles
    Writer:Unknown

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    8.7/10(3.1k votes)

    #6 - Grasslands

    S1:E5

    From vast herds to epic predator and prey battles, Grasslands are home to huge spectacles.

    Director:Chadden Hunter
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Islands" is the best rated episode of "Planet Earth II". It scored 9.2/10 based on 8155 votes. Directed by Elizabeth White and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/6/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Mountains".