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All Episodes of The Americas

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All Episodes of The Americas

A showcase of the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks.
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Season 1

  • The Atlantic Coast
    8.2/10147 votes
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    The Atlantic Coast

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/23/2025

    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.

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  • Mexico
    8.2/10118 votes
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    Mexico

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/23/2025

    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.

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  • The Wild West
    8.6/10101 votes
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    The Wild West

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/2/2025

    The Wild West, where coyotes face a snowbound Yellowstone, bison battle on the plains and more.

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  • The Amazon
    8.5/1094 votes
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    The Amazon

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/2/2025

    The Amazon, the largest rainforest on Earth; drone footage captures giant otters hunting 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.

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  • The Frozen North
    8.4/1087 votes
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    The Frozen North

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/9/2025

    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.

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  • The Gulf Coast
    8.6/1075 votes
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    The Gulf Coast

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/16/2025

    As “The Gulf Coast” unfolds, viewers will witness the delicate balance of life in this coastal paradise. From migratory birds and sea turtles to the vibrant marine life beneath the waves, each moment will reveal the interconnectedness of the ecosystem. This episode is sure to resonate with nature lovers and anyone curious about the wonders of North America.

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  • Andes
    8.7/1068 votes
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    Andes

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/23/2025

    The Andes, Earth's longest mountain range, where rare hummingbirds compete for mates and more.

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  • The Caribbean
    8.6/1048 votes
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    The Caribbean

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/30/2025

    The Caribbean, where sailfish hunt with speed, sperm whales dive for squid and millions of red crabs migrate to the sea; hummingbirds defend territories post-hurricane, and on nearby islands, capuchin monkeys use tools to survive.

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  • The West Coast
    8.7/1043 votes
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    The West Coast

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/6/2025

    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; high in the Redwoods, salamanders leap to survive.

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  • Patagonia
    8.4/1029 votes
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    Patagonia

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/13/2025

    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 elephant seals fight for dominance on the coast.

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