

TV series
The Nature of Things
1960–, English, on CBC Television.
The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that humans have on it. The program was one of the first to explore environmental issues, such as clear-cut logging. The series is named after an epic poem by Roman philosopher Lucretius: "Dē Rērum Nātūrā" — On the Nature of Things.
- Seasons
- 64
- Episodes
- 680
- Episode length
- 44 min
- Status
- Still running
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The Nature of Things is streaming on fuboTV in India.
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Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S65 E13: The Mosquitoes Are Winning!
Aired 8 April 2026
Seasons 49

Season 1
1960 · 25 episodes

Season 2
1962 · 24 episodes

Season 3
1963 · 24 episodes

Season 4
1964 · 11 episodes

Season 5
1965 · 11 episodes

Season 6
1965 · 17 episodes

Season 7
1966 · 17 episodes

Season 8
1967 · 4 episodes

Season 9
1968 · 14 episodes

Season 10
1969 · 28 episodes

Season 11
1970 · 15 episodes

Season 12
1971 · 10 episodes

Season 13
1972 · 10 episodes

Season 14
1973 · 10 episodes

Season 15
1974 · 8 episodes

Season 16
1975 · 8 episodes

Season 17
1976 · 8 episodes

Season 18
1977 · 11 episodes

Season 19
1978 · 12 episodes

Season 20
1979 · 15 episodes

Season 21
1980 · 17 episodes

Season 22
1981 · 16 episodes

Season 39
1998 · 5 episodes

Season 40
1999 · 15 episodes

Season 41
2000 · 19 episodes

Season 42
2001 · 17 episodes

Season 43
2002 · 1 episode

Season 44
2003 · 1 episode

Season 45
2004 · 23 episodes

Season 46
2005 · 29 episodes

Season 47
2007 · 24 episodes

Season 48
2008 · 17 episodes

Season 49
2009 · 18 episodes

Season 50
2010 · 18 episodes

Season 51
2011 · 18 episodes

Season 52
2012 · 15 episodes

Season 53
2013 · 19 episodes

Season 54
2014 · 6 episodes

Season 55
2015 · 2 episodes

Season 56
2016 · 2 episodes

Season 57
2017 · 6 episodes

Season 58
2018 · 11 episodes

Season 59
2019 · 17 episodes

Season 60
2020 · 14 episodes

Season 61
2021 · 14 episodes

Season 62
2023 · 13 episodes

Season 63
2024 · 14 episodes

Season 64
2025 · 14 episodes · 10.0/10

Season 65
2025 · 13 episodes

Specials
2008 · 8 episodes
Cast & crew
- David SuzukiCast · 46 ep
- Sarika Cullis-SuzukiSelf - Presenter · 28 ep
- Anthony MorganSelf - Presenter · 28 ep
- Donald IveySelf - Host · 25 ep
- Dennis CompayreSelf · 2 ep
- Salima IkramSelf · 1 ep
- Gordon PinsentDr. Fred Urquhart · 1 ep
- Shaun BensonKen Brugger · 1 ep
- Stephen BogaertMiddle Age Fred Urquhart · 1 ep
- Stephanie SigmanCatalina Aguado · 1 ep
- Sofía SisniegaChloe · 1 ep
- Connel BradwellCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 November 1960
- Network
- CBC Television
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- U
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The Nature of Things: quick answers
Is The Nature of Things worth watching?
The Nature of Things doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Nature of Things are there?
The Nature of Things has 64 seasons and 680 episodes, about 44 minutes each.
Is The Nature of Things finished?
The Nature of Things is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is The Nature of Things on?
The Nature of Things is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
The Nature of Things parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Nature of Things is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Nature of Things?
If you liked The Nature of Things, try Natural World, Welcome to Earth, Our Planet.