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The Worst 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 Worst Episode
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    The Americas Season 1 Episode 10 - Patagonia
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Americas Season 1 Episode 4 - The Amazon
    8.5/10(2 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 1 - The Atlantic Coast
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Americas Season 1 Episode 2 - Mexico
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. The Americas Season 1 Episode 3 - The Wild West
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Americas Season 1 Episode 5 - The Frozen North
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. The Americas Season 1 Episode 6 - The Gulf Coast
    10.0/10(1 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 7 - Andes
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. The Americas Season 1 Episode 8 - The Caribbean
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. The Americas Season 1 Episode 9 - The West Coast
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Patagonia" is the worst rated episode of "The Americas". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/13/2025. This episode scored 8.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Amazon".