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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E3 8.4
Ancient Mariners

Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg.

#2
S1E6 8.4
Far East and Farther East

Ten days behind schedule, Michael Palin sets sail for Japan.

#3
S1E4 8.1
A Close Shave

Michael Palin and the crew arrive in Bombay one week behind schedule.

#4 Dateline to Deadline S1E7 8.1
#5 The Challenge S1E1 8.0
#6 Arabian Frights S1E2 8.0
#7 Oriental Express S1E5 8.0

Lowlights

#7 S1E5 Oriental Express 8.0

Michael Palin's journeys across the South China Seas on a huge container ship.

#6 Arabian Frights S1E2 8.0
#5 The Challenge S1E1 8.0
#4 Dateline to Deadline S1E7 8.1
#3 A Close Shave S1E4 8.1

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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