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The Best Episodes of Rise of the Continents Season 1

Every episode of Rise of the Continents Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rise of the Continents Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Rise of the Continents Season 1

The Earth’s continents are instantly recognizable. These iconic landmasses seem permanent and unchanging, yet they are merely the wreckage of a much larger long-lost...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Rise of the Continents Season 1 Episode 1 - Africa
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    #1 - Africa

    S1:E1

    Charting the formation of Africa through its pyramids, diamonds and wildebeest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Rise of the Continents Season 1 Episode 2 - Australia
    8.1/10(48 votes)

    #2 - Australia

    S1:E2

    Exploring Australia's creation through platypus, Aboriginal songlines and opal mines.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Rise of the Continents Season 1 Episode 3 - The Americas
    8.1/10(43 votes)

    #3 - The Americas

    S1:E3

    New York's skyline and alligators offer clues to how North and South America were created.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Rise of the Continents Season 1 Episode 4 - Eurasia
    8.5/10(46 votes)

    #4 - Eurasia

    S1:E4

    How India moved to join the Himalayas and how other continents will be joined with Europe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Africa" is the best rated episode of "Rise of the Continents" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/9/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Australia".