How the Universe Works

A users' guide to the cosmos, from the Big Bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons: where did it all come from and how does it all fit together? A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.

Seasons

11

Episodes aired

93

Latest aired

S11E05

Total runtime

2d 19h

Timeline when each season aired

1. Season 1 April 2010 – May 2010 8 episodes
2. the show was away for 2 years and 1 month
3. Season 2 July 2012 – August 2012 8 episodes
4. the show was away for 1 year and 10 months
5. Season 3 July 2014 – September 2014 9 episodes
6. Season 4 July 2015 – September 2015 8 episodes
7. Season 5 November 2016 – February 2017 9 episodes
8. Season 6 January 2018 – March 2018 10 episodes
9. Season 7 January 2019 – March 2019 10 episodes
10. Season 8 January 2020 – February 2020 9 episodes
11. Season 9 March 2021 – June 2021 11 episodes
12. Season 10 March 2022 – April 2022 6 episodes
13. Season 11 March 2023 – April 2023 5 episodes

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  S10E01 Secrets of the Cosmic Web

  March 6 · 42min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  New research reveals an intergalactic network known as the Cosmic Web.

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  S10E02 Curse of the Cosmic Rays

  March 13 · 42min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Experts attempt to determine where cosmic rays originate in the universe.

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  S10E03 Hunt for Dark Matter

  March 20 · 42min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Physicists attempt to determine if Dark Matter could actually exist.

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  S10E04 Dark History of Earth

  March 27 · 42min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Experts explore how Earth's disastrous history led to human evolution.

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  S10E05 Hunt for the Universe's Origin

  April 3 · 42min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Experts explore the elusive endeavor of determining the age of the cosmos.

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  S10E06 Voyager's Ultimate Mission

  April 10 · 42min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Experts explore the ultimate, ongoing mission of the Voyager spacecraft.