The BEST episodes of The Americas

Every episode of The Americas ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Americas!

Tom Hanks narrates an epic journey exploring the extraordinary worlds and wildlife of North and South America, full of never-before-seen wonders and inspiring moments experienced alongside the creatures that call it home.

Last Updated: 10/26/2025Network: NBCStatus: Ended

8.44

36 votes

#1 - Patagonia

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/13/2025

Patagonia, a wilderness at the far south of the Americas. Pumas hunt in snowy mountains, rockhopper penguins brave the waves, giant stag beetles climb trees, orcas learn to hunt and elephant seals fight for dominance on the coast.

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8.42

36 votes

#2 - The West Coast

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/6/2025

The West Coast, where wolves scour shorelines, sea otters dive through surf, blue whales race and roll in a rare display and octopuses make the ultimate sacrifice for their young. High in the Redwoods, salamanders leap to survive.

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8.34

44 votes

#3 - Andes

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/23/2025

The Andes, Earth's longest mountain range. Baby bears make treacherous descents, rare hummingbirds compete for mates, frogs freeze and revive, and lizards battle for territory - all in a land of extremes, from glaciers to deserts.

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8.20

50 votes

#4 - The Amazon

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/2/2025

The Amazon, the largest rainforest on Earth. Giant otters hunt together while black caimans prey on newly hatched turtles. A harpy eagle chick’s first days in the canopy and army ants on the move reveal new behaviors.

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8.20

45 votes

#5 - The Caribbean

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/30/2025

The Caribbean, where sailfish hunt with speed, sperm whales dive for squid and millions of red crabs migrate to the sea. Hummingbirds defend territories post-hurricane, and on nearby islands, capuchin monkeys use tools to survive.

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8.14

71 votes

#6 - Mexico

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/23/2025

Mexico, where deserts meet tropics. See new footage of fledgling pygmy owls, orca hunting, new species in flooded caves and orchid bees filmed in incredible detail.

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8.11

38 votes

#7 - The Gulf Coast

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/16/2025

The Gulf Coast, where swamps and wetlands shelter black bears and alligators. Manatees gather in freshwater springs, burrowing owls look for love in the suburbs and a rare ocelot raises her kittens in Texas' thornscrub.

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8.07

59 votes

#8 - The Wild West

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/2/2025

The Wild West, where coyotes face a snowbound Yellowstone, rattlesnakes emerge in the hundreds, woodpeckers compete to store food, bison battle on the Great Plains and more.

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8.04

53 votes

#9 - The Frozen North

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/9/2025

The Frozen North, where wolves and polar bears vie for food, hares outsmart lynx and walrus sing on rocky shores. As summer arrives, grouse perform mating dances, caribou migrate vast distances and salmon race upstream to survive.

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7.83

98 votes

#10 - The Atlantic Coast

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/23/2025

The Atlantic Coast, where wild horses battle, bald eagles chase ospreys and sharks protect fish. Raccoons navigate city life and black bears search for food in ancient forests.

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