
NOVA
1974 · TV Series · TV-PG · 55 min
★ 6.9(140)unSUB Rating
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

Courtney B. Vance
as Narrator

Corey Johnson
as Narrator

Jay O. Sanders
as Self - Narrator (voice)

Demetri Goritsas
as Narrator

Richard Smith
as Host

Bray Poor
as Narrator

Lance Lewman
as Narrator (voice)

Michael Scott
as Narrator

Ted Marcoux
as Narrator

Peter Thomas
as Narrator
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.