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The Best Episodes of Planet Earth II Season 1

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

David Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth.
Genres:DocumentaryFamily
Network:BBC One

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Islands" is the best rated episode of "Planet Earth II" season 1. It scored 9.4/10 based on 5195 votes. Directed by Elizabeth White and written by N/A, it aired on 11/6/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Mountains".

  • Islands
    9.4/105,195 votes

    #1 - Islands

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/6/2016

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

    Director: Elizabeth White

    Writer: N/A

  • Mountains
    9.1/104,017 votes

    #2 - Mountains

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/13/2016

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

    Director: Justin Anderson

    Writer: N/A

  • Jungles
    8.9/103,568 votes

    #3 - Jungles

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/20/2016

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

    Director: Emma Napper

    Writer: N/A

  • Deserts
    8.8/103,206 votes

    #4 - Deserts

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/27/2016

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

    Director: Ed Charles

    Writer: N/A

  • Grasslands
    8.7/102,959 votes

    #5 - Grasslands

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/4/2016

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

    Director: Chadden Hunter

    Writer: N/A

  • Cities
    9.0/103,126 votes

    #6 - Cities

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/11/2016

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

    Director: Fredi Devas

    Writer: N/A