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The Best Episodes of Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve Season 1

Every episode of Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve Season 1!

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Sacred Rivers With Simon Reeve follows Simon Reeve as he finds out stories from different parts of the world that cannot be understood without the vast influence of local rivers.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve Season 1 Episode 1 - The Nile
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #1 - The Nile

    S1:E1

    Adventurer Simon Reeve travels from source to sea along the world's longest river, the Nile. His journey will take him from the holy source of the Blue Nile in the Ethiopian highlands, through the desert of Sudan and onwards through Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea. The life-giving river has forged some of our earliest civilisations and influenced some of our greatest religions. But with populations along its banks rising fast, Nile countries are demanding an ever-greater share of the sacred waters, threatening the stability of the entire region.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve Season 1 Episode 2 - The Ganges
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    #2 - The Ganges

    S1:E2

    Simon Reeve follows the sacred waters of the Ganges from source to sea, exploring how India's economy has affected its religious culture. Along the way he meets westerners in Rishikesh seeking spiritual enlightenment, takes a holy dip in the fast-flowing waters at Haridwar and discovers how the river is being severely polluted in Kanpur. While there, Simon hears allegations that holy cows are secretly being slaughtered to fuel a booming leather trade. Finally, at Sagar Island in the Indian Ocean, Simon wonders how long India's age-old sacred river can survive its economic boom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve Season 1 Episode 3 - The Yangtze
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #3 - The Yangtze

    S1:E3

    Simon travels along the Yangtze, discovering a revival of religious faith in China. Starting his journey at the first bend in the Yangtze, Simon follows the river to Dazu where he sees 50,000 ancient and exquisite rock carvings, some of the only religious artifacts not to have been destroyed under communist rule. Taking a river cruise, he arrives at the Three Gorges Dam, the biggest power station on the planet. Simon's journey ends in Shanghai, a shining symbol of China's new economic might but also a city where many are rediscovering religious faith.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Nile" is the best rated episode of "Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/5/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Ganges".