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The Best Episodes of Unnatural Selection Season 1

Every episode of Unnatural Selection Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Unnatural Selection Season 1!

From eradicating disease to selecting a child's traits, gene editing gives humans the chance to hack biology. Meet the real people behind the science.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Cut, Paste, Life" is the best rated episode of "Unnatural Selection" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 140 votes. Directed by Joe Egender, Leeor Kaufman and written by N/A, it aired on 10/18/2019. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The First to Try".

  • Cut, Paste, Life
    7.7/10140 votes

    #1 - Cut, Paste, Life

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/18/2019

    Gene-editing technologies promise to eliminate diseases, and biohackers push for access while scientists grapple with formidable ethical questions.

    Director: Joe Egender, Leeor Kaufman

    Writer: N/A

  • The First to Try
    7.3/10107 votes

    #2 - The First to Try

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2019

    New gene therapies may change the lives of Jackson, Nick and Tristan. But on this risky frontier, nothing is guaranteed, and the price can be steep.

    Director: Joe Egender, Leeor Kaufman

    Writer: N/A

  • Changing an Entire Species
    7.4/1096 votes

    #3 - Changing an Entire Species

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2019

    Using gene drive technology, humans have the chance to shape -- and eradicate -- whole species. But the implications alarm bioethicists and activists.

    Director: Joe Egender, Leeor Kaufman

    Writer: N/A

  • Our Next Generation
    7.6/1094 votes

    #4 - Our Next Generation

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2019

    As Jackson gets ready for surgery, Maria and Victor await their “three-person baby” at a Ukrainian clinic that uses pronuclear transfer technology.

    Director: Joe Egender, Leeor Kaufman

    Writer: N/A