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1974 · TV Series · TV-PG · 55 min

6.9(140)unSUB Rating

DocumentaryNatureHistory

This long-running PBS science series explores the ideas behind major discoveries, current issues, and everyday mysteries. Across a wide range of topics, it aims to make complex science and technology easier to understand while spotlighting the people doing the work.

Also known as PBS Nova

Where to watch

Streaming on Amazon Prime Video and PBS Documentaries.

~957 hours to watch · 1042 episodes.

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Details
Years
1974
Release date
1974-03-03
Network
PBS
Language
English
Rated
TV-PG
Runtime
55 min
Max quality
SD
TMDB rating (input)
7.0/10 (140 votes)
About

If you enjoy accessible science shows like Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey or MythBusters, this offers broad, curiosity-friendly viewing across many subjects; Not for you if you want dense detail, constant debate, or every episode to feel equally engaging.

Pros: wide range of topics; easy-to-follow explanations; sense of wonder | Cons: uneven episodes; simplified approach; narration may irritate

Themes

  • nature
  • candid
  • inspirational
  • factual
  • dramatic
  • instructive

Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Smith, Rushmore DeNooyer, James Tovell +208 more

Episodes53 seasons · 1042 episodes

53 seasons · 1,042 episodes. Full episode list omitted here for length — open the episode tracker above to browse and mark episodes.