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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!

Best episode
S1E1 Islands
9.48,403 votes
Worst episode
S1E5 Grasslands
8.73,206 votes
Top season
Season 1
9.0avg
Binge time
5h 0m
6 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Planet Earth II Season 1 Episode 1 - Islands
    9.4/10(8403 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Elizabeth White
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Planet Earth II Season 1 Episode 2 - Mountains
    9.1/10(4328 votes)

    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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  3. Planet Earth II Season 1 Episode 6 - Cities
    9.0/10(3409 votes)

    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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  4. Planet Earth II Season 1 Episode 3 - Jungles
    8.9/10(3847 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Emma Napper
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Planet Earth II Season 1 Episode 4 - Deserts
    8.8/10(3463 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Ed Charles
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Planet Earth II Season 1 Episode 5 - Grasslands
    8.7/10(3206 votes)

    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 9.4/10 from 8,403 votes. Directed by Elizabeth White and written by Unknown, it aired on November 6, 2016. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Mountains".

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