The Ultimate Guide (1996) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Ultimate Guide online in HD.
The Ultimate Guide — Storyline
An Informative documentary series about our world.
Cast & Crew
The Ultimate Guide — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1996-04-21 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 27 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | Discovery, Discovery Family |
| Status | Ended |
The Ultimate Guide — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: T-Rex (1996-04-21) — Sixty-five million years ago, a world that belonged to the dinosaurs suffered a cosmic catastrophe, obliterating the kingdom of Tyrannosaurus rex. For the sixty-five million years
- E2: Sharks (1996-08-11) — Documentary combining wildlife cinematography and 3-D graphics to explore the evolutionary history, survival skills and mating habits of several shark species, as well as the anima
- E3: Snakes (1996-03-16) — Documentary explores the natural habitats of snakes, providing a unique perspective. Computer graphics are used to illustrate how serpents have evolved and how their unique bodies
- E4: Elephants (1997-04-06) — Documentary explores the wildlife behavior of elephants, using cutting-edge computer animation to examine the evolution of the largest land animal.
- E5: Dogs (1997-05-25) — At times, dogs appear to move and react like wild animals. Yet they are, by definition, domesticated. In perhaps only fourteen thousand years, humans have modified and manipulated
- E6: Great Apes (1997-07-13) — The great apes – ingenious, clever, perceptive – are the closest thing humans have to living relatives. These thoughtful and creative tool users continue to surprise researchers wi
- E7: Big Cats (1997-09-14) — This documentary from the Discovery Channel drops the viewer into the feline world of the big cats of the jungle and the domain that they rule. Part of the 'Ultimate Guide', this e
- E8: Whales (1997-11-16) — Documentary providing a reference guide to whales. Includes background on their evolutionary past and their scientific development into the complex species that exist today.
- E9: Bears (1998-01-18) — Documentary compares and contrasts the similarities and differences among all eight species of bears, including the grizzly, polar, panda, black, spectacled, sloth, moon and sun be
- E10: Birds of Prey (1998-04-05) — Documentary special about birds of prey, including golden eagles, turkey vultures and barn owls. Examines what makes each species special, as well as the traits they all share. Inc
- E11: Octopus (1998-09-20) — Eight legs, three hearts, and a wealth of suction cups – the octopus is one of nature's most curious creations. Color-blind, it still can mimic multicolored backgrounds, and even u
- E12: Horses (1998-11-30) — The Ultimate Guide: Horses is part of the Discovery Channel's nature series. Exploring the life of the powerful and majestic horse, the program features beautiful footage of horses
- E13: Crocodiles (1999-03-22) — They can live for a century, wait a year between meals, and deliver 16 tons of crushing force with their jaws. Is it any wonder the ancient Egyptians revered the crocodile? Examine
- E14: Ants (1999-04-05) — Documentary that reveals the life of ants through graphics, natural history footage and interviews with entomologists.
- E15: Dolphins (1999-07-19) — Almost everybody loves dolphins. Some people think of them as being cooperative, intelligent and caring. Others even view them as being highly evolved versions of ourselves. Now th
- E16: House Cats (1999-11-29) — Covering the domestic cat in great detail, The Ultimate Guide: House Cats is both informative and humourous. Illustrated in detail are how man and cats have become companions over
- E17: Human Body (2000-03-20) — A tour through the human body, from skeleton to skin, from the senses to organs and cells. Utilizes microscopic and endoscopic filming, extreme close-ups, computer-generated graphi
- E18: Planes (2000-05-22) — Documentary examining the science, safety and history of aviation. Traces the evolution of planes through one century and two world wars. Uses graphics and animation to explain bas
- E19: Extreme Weather (2000-08-28) — Sun, wind, and rain are basic to life, but sometimes the weather is more than just that. Sometimes it's stronger, violent. The wind becomes a tornado, the rain a hurricane. The Ear
- E20: Mummies (2000-10-30) — Documentary that unwraps the mystery of mummification, a practice that has permeated almost every age and culture. Using computer graphics and animation, archival images and recons
- E21: Submarines (2001-02-05) — Modern submarines, enormous ships that are self-contained wonders of technology, are able to produce oxygen and water for their occupants. They are equipped with their own power pl
- E22: Pyramids (2001-05-07) — Documentary that goes inside the framework of pyramids to show how these structures have changed over time, starting as flat-roofed houses and evolving into temples and grave sites
- E23: Spiders (2001-07-09) — Documentary about spiders, showing how arachnids jump, spin webs and poison and digest their prey. Covered by only a thin skin, their tiny bodies are extremely delicate, yet their
Season 2
- E1: Mastodon in your Backyard (2001-07-10) — Not long ago North America was host to saber tooth cats, camels, mammoths and lions. Among these now seemingly exotic creatures, was the distant relative of the elephant: the masto
- E2: Volcanoes (2002-01-01) — Take a look at the latest volcanic survey data and marvel at the frightening number of volcanoes heating up around the world. Is this a simple, geological coincidence, or the sign
- E3: Iceman (2002-03-21) — On the basis of the more recent research methods on the Similaun mummy, it has been suggested empirically that the death of our progenitor, 5300 years ago, could probably be consid
- E4: Pregnancy (2002-03-26) — This visually stunning program takes viewers from the moment of conception to the moment of birth. Checking in at four-week intervals, it uses a broad array of high-tech photograph
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Ultimate Guide have? 2 season(s) with 27 episodes.
Where can I watch The Ultimate Guide? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
