How the Universe Works

2010
4.8
367 reviews
TV-PG
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Season 7 episodes (10)

1 Nightmares of Neutron Stars
1/8/19
Neutron stars are strange and violent phenomena that defy the laws of physics, and new discoveries reveal that these bizarre nightmares are far more deadly than we ever thought, with the power to destroy planets and even other stars.
2 When Supernovas Strike
1/15/19
Supernovas are the violent death of giant stars, and new discoveries reveal that these cataclysmic events create the elements that are essential to all life in the universe.
3 The Interstellar Mysteries
1/22/19
Interstellar space is the space between the universe's stars, and new discoveries reveal that it's not empty and unremarkable as previously thought, but filled with weird objects and strange phenomena that might hold the darkest secrets of our cosmos.
4 How Black Holes Made Us
1/29/19
Black holes aren't the violent monsters we think they are, and new discoveries reveal that they might have been essential to creating stars, giving light, and building the universe itself.
5 Secret World of Nebulas
2/5/19
Nebulas are the strange structures of cosmic gas and dust where stars are born and die, and new discoveries reveal the secrets of these mysterious places.
6 Did the Big Bang Really Happen?
2/12/19
New discoveries are causing astronomers to question if the Big Bang really happened, and using the latest science, they investigate if it wasn't just the start of our universe but many mysterious multiverses.
7 Battle of the Dark Universe
2/19/19
Dark matter and dark energy are locked in an epic battle for control of the cosmos, and the winner will determine the fate of the universe. New discoveries might reveal which force will emerge victorious.
8 Hunt for Alien Life
2/26/19
The latest discoveries suggest that we might be on the verge of discovering life beyond our planet, and scientists are investigating if earth's life began elsewhere in the universe, and whether we need to evolve to know for sure.
9 Finding the New Earth
3/5/19
New discoveries have revealed thousands of exoplanets beyond our solar system, and some resemble earth enough that one could be a new home for humanity. But even with cutting-edge technology, finding the perfect one is the scientific challenge of the age.
10 Cassini's Final Secrets
3/12/19
For twenty years, NASA's Cassini spacecraft revealed the strange secrets of Saturn until it vaporized in its atmosphere in a blaze of glory. But today its legacy lives on, as fresh data from the probe helps scientists make brand-new discoveries.

About this show

From the beginning of time, Stars, Galaxies, Planets, Solar Systems, and more have been working individually and together to produce all that is and all that we see. Take a deeper look at how the cosmos is designed, built, and actually works on How The Universe Works.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
367 reviews
A N D R E W
January 13, 2017
I've talked very highly of this show since episode one first aired. TV isn't usually my thing, in fact most TV is garbage. But... This show opens your mind to the scope and magnitude that is Space. One of the best shows out there if your into science and awesome special effects and graphics to portray it! Narration is excellent once you get into it... especially after a few good blasts of marijuana... Check it out.
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Michael Baker
July 18, 2022
When there is no quality television left to watch, How the Universe Works is a great refuge. It is well written, the visuals are first rate and you actually learn something from it. My wife and I have watched it over and over and over again. It has become like an old friend. There have no been ten seasons so it is possible to watch the show as it was presented in 2012 and note how far astrophysics and other scientific fields have advanced in that time period.
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David McMullen (gh0st)
December 19, 2015
I have been watching this show since it began with season one and I am a huge fan of how the universe works! In my opinion, out of all space shows out, this is the best by far. The CGI effects, the cosmologists and has the best up-to-date information available. I give this site a 10 out of 10 from every season. Great job and please continue to make great shows! David
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