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The Best Episodes of The Story of Maths Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Story of Maths Season 1 Episode 3 - The Frontiers of Space
    8.2/10(50 votes)

    S1:E3

    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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  2. The Story of Maths Season 1 Episode 2 - The Genius of the East
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    S1:E2

    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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  3. The Story of Maths Season 1 Episode 4 - To Infinity and Beyond
    7.8/10(54 votes)

    S1:E4

    Marcus du Sautoy examines unsolved problems that confronted 20th-century mathematicians.

    Director:David Berry
    Writer:Marcus du Sautoy

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  4. The Story of Maths Season 1 Episode 1 - The Language of the Universe
    7.5/10(62 votes)

    S1:E1

    Marcus du Sautoy looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians.

    Director:Karen McGann
    Writer:Marcus du Sautoy

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Frontiers of Space" is the best rated episode of The Story of Maths season 1. 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 is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Genius of the East".