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The Best Episodes of The Story of Maths

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

Best episode: S1E3 The Frontiers of Space; 8.250 votes
Worst episode: S1E1 The Language of the Universe; 7.562 votes
Top season: Season 1; 7.8avg
Binge time: 4h 0m; 4 episodes

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#1 Fan Favorite
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8.2/10(50 votes)
#1 - The Frontiers of Space
S1:E310/20/2008
How Europe took over as the world's mathematical powerhouse by the 17th century.
Director:David Berry
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
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Director:David Berry
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
7.8/10(54 votes)
#2 - To Infinity and Beyond
S1:E410/27/2008
Marcus du Sautoy examines unsolved problems that confronted 20th-century mathematicians.
Director:David Berry
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
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Director:David Berry
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
7.8/10(56 votes)
#3 - The Genius of the East
S1:E210/13/2008
A look at the rise of mathematics in the East, as the West entered the Dark Ages.
Director:Robin Dashwood
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
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Director:Robin Dashwood
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
7.5/10(62 votes)
#4 - The Language of the Universe
S1:E110/6/2008
Marcus du Sautoy looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians.
Director:Karen McGann
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
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Director:Karen McGann
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy

Best Episodes Summary

"The Frontiers of Space" is the best rated episode of The Story of Maths. It scored 8.2/10 from 50 votes. Directed by David Berry and written by Marcus du Sautoy, it aired on October 20, 2008. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "To Infinity and Beyond".

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