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The Best Episodes of The Story of China Season 1

Every episode of The Story of China Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Story of China Season 1!

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Michael Wood embarks on a great historical adventure, exploring the stories, people and landscapes that have helped create China's distinctive character and genius over four thousand years.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Story of China Season 1 Episode 1 - Ancestors
    7.5/10(58 votes)

    #1 - Ancestors

    S1:E1

    Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Story of China Season 1 Episode 2 - Silk Roads and China Ships
    7.6/10(48 votes)

    #2 - Silk Roads and China Ships

    S1:E2

    Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Story of China Season 1 Episode 3 - The Golden Age
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #3 - The Golden Age

    S1:E3

    Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Story of China Season 1 Episode 4 - The Ming
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    #4 - The Ming

    S1:E4

    The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Story of China Season 1 Episode 5 - The Last Empire
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    #5 - The Last Empire

    S1:E5

    The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Story of China Season 1 Episode 6 - The Age of Revolution
    7.4/10(34 votes)

    #6 - The Age of Revolution

    S1:E6

    Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Ancestors" is the best rated episode of "The Story of China" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/21/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Silk Roads and China Ships".