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The Best Episodes of Planet Earth III

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

Journeying to the far reaches of our planet, this eight part series follows some of the world's most amazing species, telling extraordinary stories that are...
Genres:DocumentaryFamily
Network:BBC One

Best Episodes Summary

"Ocean" is the best rated episode of "Planet Earth III". It scored 9.2/10 based on 452 votes. Directed by Will Ridgeon and written by N/A, it aired on 10/29/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Coasts".

  • Ocean
    9.2/10452 votes
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    #1 - Ocean

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/29/2023

    A groundbreaking journey from tropical shallow seas to the mysterious depths. Sir David Attenborough reveals extraordinary new worlds and unique animal behaviours in the ocean.

    Director: Will Ridgeon

    Writer: N/A

  • Coasts
    9.0/10531 votes
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    #2 - Coasts

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/22/2023

    Sir David Attenborough explores the dangerous frontiers created by the world’s coasts, where animals fight for survival amidst constant change.

    Director: Nick Easton

    Writer: N/A

  • Human
    8.8/10247 votes
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    #3 - Human

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/3/2023

    Discover the extraordinary ways in which wildlife survives in a rapidly changing human world. From cobras hunting in houses, to rhino walking in the streets, to macaques stealing mobile phones to barter with.

    Director: Fredi Devas

    Writer: N/A

  • Deserts and Grasslands
    8.7/10421 votes
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    #4 - Deserts and Grasslands

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/5/2023

    David Attenborough explores deserts and grasslands, where extraordinary life survives in unexpected ways, and nature puts on its most dramatic show.

    Director: Kiri Cashell

    Writer: N/A

  • Freshwater
    8.7/10326 votes
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    #5 - Freshwater

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/12/2023

    Fresh water is the lifeblood of planet Earth, where incredible animal dramas play out. From death-feigning fish to frogs that glide, each depends on fresh water for their survival.

    Director: Charlotte Bostock, Nick Easton

    Writer: N/A

  • Forests
    8.7/10318 votes
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    #6 - Forests

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/19/2023

    Sir David Attenborough journeys into the forests, where dogs communicate with whistles, treehoppers fight assassin bugs, ‘spirit bears’ fish, and hornbills imprison themselves in trees.

    Director: Sarah Whalley

    Writer: N/A

  • Extremes
    8.6/10273 votes
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    #7 - Extremes

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/26/2023

    David Attenborough presents an extreme world where animals battle to survive the elements – and life exists on a knife edge.

    Director: Theo Webb

    Writer: N/A

  • Heroes
    8.5/10222 votes
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    #8 - Heroes

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/10/2023

    Sir David Attenborough introduces conservation heroes fighting to save the world’s wildlife, from exploring remote jungles to going undercover to catch criminals in the illegal ivory trade.

    Director: Steve Greenwood

    Writer: N/A