What are the best episodes of An Idiot Abroad?

The best rated episodes of An Idiot Abroad are: Route 66 - S2E6 rated 7.8, Meet a Gorilla - S2E5 rated 7.8, India - S1E2 rated 7.8, Karl Comes Home - S2E8 rated 7.8, Trans-Siberian Express - S2E2 rated 7.7, Mexico - S1E4 rated 7.7

What are the worst episodes of An Idiot Abroad?

The lowest rated episodes of An Idiot Abroad are: The Short Way Round: Venice - S3E1 rated 7.5, Whale Watching - S2E4 rated 7.5, The Short Way Round: India - S3E2 rated 7.6, Egypt - S1E5 rated 7.6, Peru - S1E7 rated 7.7, Desert Island - S2E1 rated 7.7

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Best Episodes of An Idiot Abroad

Route 66
S2 Ep6
7.8
28th Oct 2011
Karl wants to drive along the legendary Route 66 in the USA in an open top Cadillac but Ricky and Steve have other ideas. Along the way they want him join a high school choir, hang out with New Age therapists, meet the Amish before ending his journey by Wingwalking.
Meet a Gorilla
S2 Ep5
7.8
21st Oct 2011
Karl heads of to Africa to go meet a Gorilla. Before he travels to Uganda, Karl agreed to start in South Africa as he’s been there on holiday he heard it was alright. Ricky and Steve want Karl to have an authentic African experience so they arrange some time in a slum with a family and helping a charity rebuild a shelter. Karl visits Jessica the Hippo who lives with a family and Ricky sends him to join a Rhino conservation project before heading off traveling through the impenetrable forest in Uganda before coming ‘face to face’ with a Gorilla.
India
S1 Ep2
7.8
30th Sep 2010
Karl travels to India and gives own unique verdict on its ancient customs and vibrant culture.
Karl Comes Home
S2 Ep8
7.8
11th Nov 2011
Karl is reunited with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant after returning home and he reflects on his experiences. There are also a few surprises.
Trans-Siberian Express
S2 Ep2
7.7
30th Sep 2011
Karl takes a trip on the Trans-Siberian Express. He is expecting luxury, but Ricky and Steve have other ideas for the trip.
Mexico
S1 Ep4
7.7
14th Oct 2010
Karl travels to Mexico where he pays a visit to Chichen Itza. He also tries his hand at wrestling, learns how to become a cowboy, and hunts for a Mexican jumping bean.

Worst Episodes of An Idiot Abroad

The Short Way Round: Venice
S3 Ep1
7.5
30th Nov 2012
Karl is joined by Warwick Davis as they attempt to follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo. They begin their adventure in Venice.
Whale Watching
S2 Ep4
7.5
14th Oct 2011
Karl isn’t really prepared for the arctic conditions in Alaska. Ricky and Steve have also planned some dog sledding, a meeting with Innuits and a visit to the North Pole. When Karl finally gets to catch his whale watching cruise, he learns that Ricky and Steve have stuck him on a deep sea fishing trawler.
The Short Way Round: India
S3 Ep2
7.6
7th Dec 2012
Karl and Warwick's journey continues as they make their way to India. Laughing yoga and parts in a Bollywood film are trumped after Karl experiences his first holiday highlight.
Egypt
S1 Ep5
7.6
21st Oct 2010
Karl Pilkington's journey continues in Egypt, where Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have arranged for him to sample the local culture. He tastes delicacies including rabbit meat, takes a boat ride down the Nile and is entertained by a belly dancer, before visiting the pyramids
Peru
S1 Ep7
7.7
4th Nov 2010
Reluctant explorer Karl Pilkington visits Peru, where he is unhappy with the Amazon jungle's toilet arrangements, and fails to impress a local tribe with his hunting skills. Arming himself with oxygen, the Mancunian then sets off on a high-altitude, eight-hour trek to witness Machu Picchu, the fortress city of the ancient Incas.
Desert Island
S2 Ep1
7.7
23rd Sep 2011
Karl makes his way through the 'Bucket List' that has been created. First up he ends up spending a a night on a private island.

An Idiot Abroad Episode Guide

China
S1 Ep1
7.7
23rd Sep 2010
Karl Pilkington's journey begins in the Far East. As well as casting his verdict on The Great Wall of China, he immerses himself in the culture with laugh-out-loud results.
India
S1 Ep2
7.8
30th Sep 2010
Karl travels to India and gives own unique verdict on its ancient customs and vibrant culture.
Jordan
S1 Ep3
7.7
7th Oct 2010
This week, Karl Pilkington's voyage takes him to Petra in Jordan, by way of Israel. What will he make of the 'rose-red city half as old as time'?
Mexico
S1 Ep4
7.7
14th Oct 2010
Karl travels to Mexico where he pays a visit to Chichen Itza. He also tries his hand at wrestling, learns how to become a cowboy, and hunts for a Mexican jumping bean.
Egypt
S1 Ep5
7.6
21st Oct 2010
Karl Pilkington's journey continues in Egypt, where Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have arranged for him to sample the local culture. He tastes delicacies including rabbit meat, takes a boat ride down the Nile and is entertained by a belly dancer, before visiting the pyramids
Brazil
S1 Ep6
7.7
28th Oct 2010
Tag along with Karl Pilkington as he takes up temporary residence in Rio de Janeiro. On his way to Christ the Redeemer, he experiences a back wax and Brazil's famous beaches.
Peru
S1 Ep7
7.7
4th Nov 2010
Reluctant explorer Karl Pilkington visits Peru, where he is unhappy with the Amazon jungle's toilet arrangements, and fails to impress a local tribe with his hunting skills. Arming himself with oxygen, the Mancunian then sets off on a high-altitude, eight-hour trek to witness Machu Picchu, the fortress city of the ancient Incas.
Karl Comes Home: The Debrief
S1 Ep8
7.7
11th Nov 2010
Reluctant globetrotter Karl Pilkington is reunited with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant to reflect on his journeys to the seven wonders of the modern world, considering whether travel has truly broadened his mind.