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The Worst Episodes of Planet Earth III

Every episode of Planet Earth III ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Planet Earth III!

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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 dramatic, thrilling, funny and sometimes heart-breaking, but always full of

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 8 - Heroes
    8.4/10(301 votes)

    #1 - Heroes

    S1:E8

    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.

    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 6 - Extremes
    8.6/10(362 votes)

    #2 - Extremes

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Theo Webb
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 3 - Deserts and Grasslands
    8.7/10(517 votes)

    #3 - Deserts and Grasslands

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown

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  4. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 4 - Freshwater
    8.7/10(416 votes)

    #4 - Freshwater

    S1:E4

    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.

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  5. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 5 - Forests
    8.7/10(405 votes)

    #5 - Forests

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown

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  6. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 7 - Human
    8.7/10(331 votes)

    #6 - Human

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown

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  8. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 1 - Coasts
    8.9/10(645 votes)

    #7 - Coasts

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown

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  9. Planet Earth III Season 1 Episode 2 - Ocean
    9.2/10(554 votes)

    #8 - Ocean

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Heroes" is the worst rated episode of "Planet Earth III". It scored 8.4/10 based on 301 votes. Directed by Steve Greenwood and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/10/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Extremes".