What are the best episodes of Antarctica?

The best rated episodes of Antarctica are: Finale / Many Months Later... The Conclusion of the Miracle from 52 Years Ago! - S1E10 rated 10.0, Heroes Without Glory - S1E8 rated 9.5, A Miracle Before the Final Act! - S1E9 rated 9.0

What are the worst episodes of Antarctica?

The lowest rated episodes of Antarctica are: A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog Begins - S1E1 rated 5.6, Miracle Dogs - S1E3 rated 8.5, The Death of a Comrade... - S1E5 rated 8.5

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Best Episodes of Antarctica

Finale / Many Months Later... The Conclusion of the Miracle from 52 Years Ago!
S1 Ep10
10.0
18th Dec 2011
Hoping for a miracle, Kuramochi heads for Antarctica on the Soya. Meanwhile, a snowstorm separates a weakened Riki from the other two dogs.
Heroes Without Glory
S1 Ep8
9.5
4th Dec 2011
Shirasaki promises to urge the government to send another wintering team. After returning to Japan, Kuramochi visits the owners of the dogs.
A Miracle Before the Final Act!
S1 Ep9
9.0
11th Dec 2011
Shirasaki begs the government to reconsider after it rules that no members of the original Antarctic wintering team will be allowed to join the third.

Worst Episodes of Antarctica

A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog Begins
S1 Ep1
5.6
16th Oct 2011
Hoping to improve his nation’s standing after World World II, geologist Kuramochi pushes for a Japanese expedition to Antarctica but meets resistance.
Miracle Dogs
S1 Ep3
8.5
30th Oct 2011
Kuramochi suggests setting up the research base on an island connected to the continent by an ice sheet. Later, he has trouble with the sled dogs.
The Death of a Comrade...
S1 Ep5
8.5
13th Nov 2011
Kuramochi announces it is time to climb Botnnuten, but Himuro decides the mission is too dangerous. Kuramochi responds by inviting Himuro to join him.

Antarctica Episode Guide

A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog Begins
S1 Ep1
5.6
16th Oct 2011
Hoping to improve his nation’s standing after World World II, geologist Kuramochi pushes for a Japanese expedition to Antarctica but meets resistance.
Arrival in Antarctica!
S1 Ep2
9.0
23rd Oct 2011
Vice exploration leader Hoshino asks Shirasaki to allow him and a team of people to spend the winter in Antarctica. The Soya encounters stormy seas.
Miracle Dogs
S1 Ep3
8.5
30th Oct 2011
Kuramochi suggests setting up the research base on an island connected to the continent by an ice sheet. Later, he has trouble with the sled dogs.
Farewell, Dear Friend
S1 Ep4
9.0
6th Nov 2011
The 11 men of the wintering team prepare to survive Antarctica’s harsh climate. Inuzuka dozes off and causes an accident with disastrous consequences.
The Death of a Comrade...
S1 Ep5
8.5
13th Nov 2011
Kuramochi announces it is time to climb Botnnuten, but Himuro decides the mission is too dangerous. Kuramochi responds by inviting Himuro to join him.
The Truth of What Happened 54 Years Ago
S1 Ep6
8.5
20th Nov 2011
Kuramochi, Himuro and Inuzuka struggle to survive in the wilderness four days after the accident. Meanwhile, a search party finds three of their dogs.
The Fate with the Sakhalin Huskies
S1 Ep7
9.0
27th Nov 2011
Due to adverse circumstances, the crew of the Soya leave 15 dogs behind at the station. News of the decision deeply upsets the children back home.
Heroes Without Glory
S1 Ep8
9.5
4th Dec 2011
Shirasaki promises to urge the government to send another wintering team. After returning to Japan, Kuramochi visits the owners of the dogs.
A Miracle Before the Final Act!
S1 Ep9
9.0
11th Dec 2011
Shirasaki begs the government to reconsider after it rules that no members of the original Antarctic wintering team will be allowed to join the third.
Finale / Many Months Later... The Conclusion of the Miracle from 52 Years Ago!
S1 Ep10
10.0
18th Dec 2011
Hoping for a miracle, Kuramochi heads for Antarctica on the Soya. Meanwhile, a snowstorm separates a weakened Riki from the other two dogs.

Set in the 1950's, a Japanese Antarctic research exploration team and 19 dogs that accompanied the team are stationed at the Showa Base in Antarctica. After a year, the exploration team is ordered to withdraw from the Antarctic station due to severe weather conditions. The dogs have to be left behind. The following year, the next team arrives at the Showa Base station and a miraculous reunion occurs between a dog handler accompanying the new tean and two dogs, Taro and Shiro, that are brothers.

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The best rated episodes of Antarctica are:

Finale / Many Months Later... The Conclusion of the Miracle from 52 Years Ago! S1E10 rated 10.0
Heroes Without Glory S1E8 rated 9.5
A Miracle Before the Final Act! S1E9 rated 9.0

The lowest rated episodes of Antarctica are:

A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog Begins S1E1 rated 5.6
Miracle Dogs S1E3 rated 8.5
The Death of a Comrade... S1E5 rated 8.5