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The Best Episodes of The Americas

Every episode of The Americas ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Americas!

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A showcase of the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Americas Season 1 Episode 3 - The Wild West
    8.5/10(162 votes)

    #1 - The Wild West

    S1:E3

    The Wild West, where coyotes face a snowbound Yellowstone, rattlesnakes emerge in the hundreds, woodpeckers compete to store food, bison battle on the Great Plains and more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Americas Season 1 Episode 4 - The Amazon
    8.5/10(154 votes)

    #2 - The Amazon

    S1:E4

    The Amazon, the largest rainforest on Earth. Giant otters hunt together while black caimans prey on newly hatched turtles. A harpy eagle chick’s first days in the canopy and army ants on the move reveal new behaviors.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Americas Season 1 Episode 7 - Andes
    8.5/10(138 votes)

    #3 - Andes

    S1:E7

    The Andes, Earth's longest mountain range. Baby bears make treacherous descents, rare hummingbirds compete for mates, frogs freeze and revive, and lizards battle for territory - all in a land of extremes, from glaciers to deserts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Americas Season 1 Episode 8 - The Caribbean
    8.5/10(127 votes)

    #4 - The Caribbean

    S1:E8

    The Caribbean, where sailfish hunt with speed and millions of red crabs migrate to the sea. Hummingbirds defend territories post-hurricane, and capuchin monkeys use tools to survive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Americas Season 1 Episode 9 - The West Coast
    8.5/10(117 votes)

    #5 - The West Coast

    S1:E9

    The West Coast, where wolves scour shorelines, sea otters dive through surf, blue whales race and roll in a rare display and octopuses make the ultimate sacrifice for their young.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Americas Season 1 Episode 10 - Patagonia
    8.5/10(108 votes)

    #6 - Patagonia

    S1:E10

    Patagonia, a wilderness at the far south of the Americas. Pumas hunt in snowy mountains, rockhopper penguins brave the waves, giant stag beetles climb trees, orcas learn to hunt and and more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Americas Season 1 Episode 6 - The Gulf Coast
    8.4/10(136 votes)

    #7 - The Gulf Coast

    S1:E6

    The Gulf Coast, where swamps and wetlands shelter black bears and alligators. Manatees gather in freshwater springs, burrowing owls look for love in the suburbs and a rare ocelot raises her kittens in Texas' thornscrub.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Americas Season 1 Episode 5 - The Frozen North
    8.3/10(148 votes)

    #8 - The Frozen North

    S1:E5

    The Frozen North, where wolves and polar bears vie for food, hares outsmart lynx and walrus sing on rocky shores. As summer arrives, grouse perform mating dances, caribou migrate vast distances and salmon race upstream to survive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Americas Season 1 Episode 1 - The Atlantic Coast
    8.2/10(212 votes)

    #9 - The Atlantic Coast

    S1:E1

    The Atlantic Coast, where wild horses battle, bald eagles chase ospreys and sharks protect fish. Raccoons navigate city life and black bears search for food in ancient forests.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Americas Season 1 Episode 2 - Mexico
    8.2/10(179 votes)

    #10 - Mexico

    S1:E2

    Mexico, where deserts meet tropics. See new footage of fledgling pygmy owls, orca hunting, new species in flooded caves and orchid bees filmed in incredible detail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Wild West" is the best rated episode of "The Americas". It scored 8.5/10 based on 162 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/2/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Amazon".