S1.E1 ∙ To Fly or Not to Fly? Tue, Oct 20, 1998 The series begins with an in-depth look at flightless birds around the world. 8.7 /10
S1.E2 ∙ The Mastery of Flight Tue, Oct 27, 1998 The focus turns to the mastery of flight, from the science of gravity to the ability of birds to cover extremely long distances. 8.6 /10
S1.E3 ∙ The Insatiable Appetite Tue, Nov 03, 1998 Discovering the role of beaks within various species of birds. 8.7 /10
S1.E4 ∙ Meat-Eaters Tue, Nov 10, 1998 Birds eat more than berries; this episode takes a look at birds that eat meat. 8.6 /10
S1.E5 ∙ Fishing for a Living Tue, Nov 17, 1998 Cameras follow birds as they dive into fresh and salt waters for their meals. 8.7 /10
S1.E6 ∙ Signals and Songs Tue, Nov 24, 1998 The myth that birds only sing for pleasure is destroyed as birdsongs become known as ways of communication . 8.8 /10
S1.E7 ∙ Finding Partners Tue, Dec 01, 1998 Male birds show off in the exotic ritual of mating. 8.7 /10
S1.E8 ∙ The Demands of the Egg Tue, Dec 08, 1998 Laying eggs and keeping nests are two things that keep birds grounded. 8.7 /10
S1.E9 ∙ The Problems of Parenthood Tue, Dec 15, 1998 Raising children is no easier in the air as it is on the ground, as bird parents care for, defend, and even kill their young. 8.5 /10
S1.E10 ∙ The Limits of Endurance Tue, Dec 22, 1998 Left to their own devices, birds have reached almost all ends of the Earth - still, humans can do many things to help their feathered friends. 8.7 /10
