About this series
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.
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Quick facts
First Aired
2010
Seasons
11
Episodes
93
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.3/10
Votes
121
Genre
Documentary
Status
Ended
Network
Science
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
Big Bang
The programme investigates how the Universe came into existence out of nothing, and how it grew from a minuscule point, smaller than an atomic particle, to the vast cosmos we see t…
S01E02
Black Holes
Black Holes, the most powerful destroyers in the Universe, the most mysterious phenomena in the heavens. For years they were only speculation, now modern astronomy is proving them …
S01E03
Galaxies
The evolution of galaxies, from clouds of cold gas floating in space 13 billion years ago, to the vast gravitationally bound systems of today.
S01E04
Stars
Examining the birth of stars, and how their creation changed the cosmos for ever, leading to planets and life itself.
S01E05
Supernovas
Stars are not eternal; they are dying in unimaginably large explosions called supernovas. Second only to the Big Bang, these explosions are where creation and destruction meet. Onl…
S01E06
Planets
There are just eight planets in our solar system, but there could be a hundred billion planets in our Milky Way galaxy alone. This show follows the journey of planets as they grow …
S01E07
Solar Systems
Is our solar system unique? Since the first discovery of a planet orbiting another star, some 280 alien solar systems have been identified. It's only by looking at solar systems fa…
S01E08
Moons
Moons come in every possible shape and size. Home to incredible natural phenomena like gigantic geysers and colossal volcanoes, moons also offer perhaps the best chance of finding …
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Questions about How the Universe Works
How many seasons does How the Universe Works have?
How the Universe Works has 11 seasons and 93 episodes total.
What genre is How the Universe Works?
How the Universe Works is a Documentary series.
What is the TMDB rating for How the Universe Works?
How the Universe Works has a TMDB rating of 8.3/10 based on 121 votes.
