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The Best Episodes of Pole to Pole with Will Smith

Every episode of Pole to Pole with Will Smith ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Pole to Pole with Will Smith!

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Inspired by his late mentor, Will Smith spends 100 days facing extreme challenges, venturing from pole to pole with scientists, explorers and experts.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Pole to Pole with Will Smith Season 1 Episode 3 - The Amazon: Dark Waters
    8.0/10(39 votes)

    #1 - The Amazon: Dark Waters

    S1:E3

    Will travels deep into the Amazon in search of a giant green anaconda.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Pole to Pole with Will Smith Season 1 Episode 4 - The Himalayas
    7.9/10(43 votes)

    #2 - The Himalayas

    S1:E4

    Will heads to the Himalayas in search of the secret to happiness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pole to Pole with Will Smith Season 1 Episode 1 - The South Pole
    7.2/10(115 votes)

    #3 - The South Pole

    S1:E1

    Will Smith heads to the South Pole to meet remote scientists.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pole to Pole with Will Smith Season 1 Episode 2 - The Amazon: Deadly Creatures
    7.1/10(99 votes)

    #4 - The Amazon: Deadly Creatures

    S1:E2

    Will Smith ventures into the Amazon in search of deadly creatures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pole to Pole with Will Smith Season 1 Episode 6 - The Kalahari Desert
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #5 - The Kalahari Desert

    S1:E6

    Will travels to the Kalahari Desert to learn the secrets of the San people.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pole to Pole with Will Smith Season 1 Episode 5 - The Pacific Islands
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #6 - The Pacific Islands

    S1:E5

    Will travels to a remote South Pacific island threatened by rising seas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Amazon: Dark Waters" is the best rated episode of "Pole to Pole with Will Smith". It scored 8/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/20/2026. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Himalayas".