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The Best Episodes of The Code

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

Solve The Code and find a real-life treasure! The Code is a three-part TV series about maths in the world around us, presented by Marcus...
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Two

Top Episode Ratings Summary

"Shapes" is the best rated episode of "The Code". It scored 8/10 based on 85 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/3/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Prediction".

  • Shapes
    8.0/1085 votes
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    #1 - Shapes

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/3/2011

    During his trip to the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, Professor du Sautoy finds a fundamental truth about the universe written into the rocks. A hidden geometric force underpins all nature, from the structure of honeycombs to Pixar movies.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Prediction
    7.9/1076 votes
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    #2 - Prediction

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/10/2011

    While so much of life appears random, Du Sautoy shows how it is really governed by the code of chaos, in which small variations can cause vastly different outcomes, often referred to as the "butterfly effect."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Numbers
    7.1/10107 votes
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    #3 - Numbers

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/27/2011

    What do the proportions of Chartres Cathedral share with the life cycle of the cicada, with how we hear sound, and with the intricately designed nautilus shell? Du Sautoy investigates their sacred numbers and the power of pi.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A