TV series
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
2021–, English, on PBS. Created by Steven Johnson & David Olusoga.
Explore the science and medical innovations that conquered some of the world's deadliest diseases and doubled life expectations for many across the globe.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Behavior
Aired 1 June 2021
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 11 May 2021
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- NR
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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer: quick answers
Is Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer worth watching?
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer are there?
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer finished?
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer on?
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer?
If you liked Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer, try How Do They Do It?, Top Gear, The Story of Film: An Odyssey.
Who created Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer?
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer was created by Steven Johnson and David Olusoga and stars David Olusoga, Steven Johnson.