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The Worst Episodes of The Secret Lives of Animals

Every episode of The Secret Lives of Animals ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Secret Lives of Animals!

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Discover the clever and creative ways animals navigate life’s most extraordinary challenges, from leaving home to finding a partner.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 1 - Leaving Home
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    #1 - Leaving Home

    S1:E1

    A seal sets out on his own too soon and faces an epic battle with the ocean. A lizard and a fish defy gravity to find their next destinations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 8 - Finding a Partner
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #2 - Finding a Partner

    S1:E8

    A feathered courtship dance takes place on a lake in California and a mating competition commences for whales in the Pacific.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 9 - Mastering Your Talent
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #3 - Mastering Your Talent

    S1:E9

    In the outback, a kangaroo goes to fight school. A long-tailed macaque scores a seafood lunch. A baby orangutan climbs to dizzying heights.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 10 - Growing Old
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Growing Old

    S1:E10

    An elder baboon shows his softer side. A desert elephant leads a remarkable search for water. A tired tortoise embarks on an epic migration.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 2 - Raising a Family
    8.4/10(44 votes)

    #5 - Raising a Family

    S1:E2

    To feed her babies, a chimp crafts a termite fishing rod. Meerkats back each other up when danger comes calling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 4 - Home Making
    8.5/10(32 votes)

    #6 - Home Making

    S1:E4

    A cockatoo finds a unique way to tell his mate he's found their new spot. A sun bear assembles his own treetop mattress.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 7 - Making Friends
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    #7 - Making Friends

    S1:E7

    Monkeys take an unusual approach to bonding: sticking their fingers up each other's noses. Ants build bridges with their bodies to transport food.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 5 - Finding Food
    8.6/10(32 votes)

    #8 - Finding Food

    S1:E5

    Dolphins master the art of fishing on land. A mantis shape-shifts to catch her prey. Crows rely on cars to crack nuts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 6 - The Art of Deception
    8.7/10(24 votes)

    #9 - The Art of Deception

    S1:E6

    To fend off predators, owlets and caterpillars mimic snakes. A spider orchestrates a great escape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Secret Lives of Animals Season 1 Episode 3 - Protecting Yourself
    8.8/10(43 votes)

    #10 - Protecting Yourself

    S1:E3

    Vanishing in plain sight, a frog leaves a snake bewildered. An octopus adopts new armor. A spider constructs a dazzling decoy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Leaving Home" is the worst rated episode of "The Secret Lives of Animals". It scored 8/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/18/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Finding a Partner".