Pole to Pole with Will Smith (2026–present)

TV ShowOn airAdventure, Nature1 season, 7 episodes
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Plot

Inspired by his late mentor to explore life's big questions, Will throws himself into incredible challenges for 100 days: skiing to the South Pole, catching a giant anaconda, milking a venomous tarantula, climbing mountains, and diving under the ice of the North Pole. He will venture from pole to pole in the company of scientists, explorers and local experts. Told with a cinematic scale, access, and authenticity only National Geographic can deliver, this once-in-a-lifetime adventure blends cutting-edge science, environmental storytelling, and bold exploration. Guided by experts, scientists and explorers, Will helps make world-first scientific discoveries and forges profound human connections — from the Amazon's Waorani community to the Kalahari's San people,whose knowledge and resilience offer powerful lessons about our future on the planet. Pole to Pole with Will Smith is an epic global undertaking defined by endurance, wonder and hope.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Pole to Pole with Will Smith S01E07The North PoleS01E07 · 10.0Will heads to the North Pole for his final and most dangerous mission.
  2. 02Pole to Pole with Will Smith S01E04The HimalayasS01E04 · 4.8Will heads to the Himalayas in search of the secret to happiness.
  3. 03Pole to Pole with Will Smith S01E01The South PoleS01E01 · 3.4Will Smith heads to the South Pole to meet remote scientists.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode7Episodes2026Aired 4.7Season avg
  1. S01E01Pole to Pole with Will Smith S01E01The South PoleJanuary 13, 2026 3.4Will Smith heads to the South Pole to meet remote scientists.
  2. S01E02Pole to Pole with Will Smith S01E02The Amazon: Deadly CreaturesJanuary 13, 2026 2.5Will Smith ventures into the Amazon in search of deadly creatures.
  3. S01E03Pole to Pole with Will Smith S01E03The Amazon: Dark WatersJanuary 20, 2026 3.0Will travels deep into the Amazon in search of a giant green anaconda.
  4. S01E04Pole to Pole with Will Smith S01E04The HimalayasJanuary 20, 2026 4.8Will heads to the Himalayas in search of the secret to happiness.
  5. S01E05Pole to Pole with Will Smith S01E05The Pacific IslandsJanuary 27, 2026—Will travels to a remote South Pacific island threatened by rising seas.
  6. S01E06Pole to Pole with Will Smith S01E06The Kalahari DesertJanuary 27, 2026—Will travels to the Kalahari Desert to learn the secrets of the San people.
  7. S01E07Pole to Pole with Will Smith S01E07Season's bestThe North PoleFebruary 3, 2026 10.0Will heads to the North Pole for his final and most dangerous mission.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

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