In this follow-up to 2011’s Frozen Planet, Sir David Attenborough (who else?) takes viewers back to regions where snow, ice and cold temperatures are home to some of Earth’s most fascinating creatures. BBC America’s six-part series Frozen Planet II visits the planet’s poles, arid tundra, icy seas, snow-covered forests and mountain peaks to explore the lives of Siberian tigers, penguins, polar bears, snow monkeys and other hardy animals that can brave the extreme conditions. The series also looks at the measurable effects of climate change on these fragile ecosystems, and how our frozen planet is disappearing at an alarming rate.
Frozen Planet II Episode Guide
Frozen Worlds (Jan. 28 at 8pm ET) The premiere episode “Frozen Worlds” examines how polar bears, penguins, snow monkeys, Siberian tigers and other species must overcome a unique set of challenges to endure the extreme environment.
Frozen Oceans (Feb. 4 at 8pm ET) Dive into a world of water and ice to reveal the animals that survive on and under the Arctic Sea.
Frozen Peaks (Feb. 11 at 8pm ET) Found on every continent, icy “islands in the sky” pose a range of challenges for the animals that live there. Attenborough takes viewers to frigid worlds born of altitude.
Frozen South (Feb. 18 at 8pm ET) See how penguins, seals, whales, albatross and petrels inhabit the seemingly lifeless ice of Antarctica.
Frozen Lands (Feb. 25 at 8pm ET) Visit the boreal forests and treeless tundra of Earth’s northern regions, where seasonal changes bring opportunities and challenges to grizzly bears, wolves, bison, caribou, snowy owls and other creatures.
Our Frozen Planet (March 4 at 8pm ET) Attenborough takes viewers on a journey to threatened areas where increasing temperatures and melting ice could have devastating consequences for the planet. As the future of frozen worlds is threatened, how will their loss affect humanity?
The Making of Frozen Planet II (March 4 at 9:25pm ET) This episode goes behind the scenes with the production team, revealing the astounding challenges they encountered in sometimes dangerous conditions while on location.