S1.E1 ∙ The Bountiful Sea Wed, Nov 17, 1993 This initial foray into Antarctica introduces viewers to the area and how ice governs all forms of life there. 8.1 /10
S1.E3 ∙ The Race to Breed Wed, Dec 01, 1993 Animals race to breed during the short Antarctic summer. 8.3 /10
S1.E4 ∙ The Door Closes Wed, Dec 08, 1993 Species cope as autumn returns and the ice begins to refreeze. 8.3 /10
S1.E5 ∙ The Big Freeze Wed, Dec 15, 1993 A winter season of complete darkness envelops the island of ice. 8.5 /10
S1.E6 ∙ Footsteps in the Snow Wed, Dec 22, 1993 Attenborough traces the early exploration of Antarctica, as well as the making of the series. 7.8 /10