TV series
NHK Special
1989–, Japanese, on NHK G & NHK.
An NHK flagship program, centered around a diverse range of documentaries, delves into the dynamic shifts of society, politics and history, as well as the breathtaking wonders of the natural world.
- Seasons
- 39
- Episodes
- 98
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S2026 E48: Episode 48
Aired 1 November 2026
Seasons 39
Season 1
1989 · 1 episode
Season 1989
1989 · 120 episodes
Season 1990
1990 · 145 episodes
Season 1991
1991 · 156 episodes
Season 1992
1992 · 135 episodes
Season 1993
1993 · 120 episodes
Season 1994
1994 · 108 episodes
Season 1995
1995 · 99 episodes
Season 1996
1996 · 80 episodes
Season 1997
1997 · 83 episodes
Season 1998
1998 · 76 episodes
Season 1999
1999 · 92 episodes
Season 2000
2000 · 97 episodes
Season 2001
2001 · 104 episodes
Season 2002
2002 · 108 episodes
Season 2003
2003 · 106 episodes
Season 2004
2004 · 97 episodes
Season 2005
2005 · 111 episodes
Season 2006
2006 · 93 episodes
Season 2007
2007 · 99 episodes
Season 2008
2008 · 105 episodes
Season 2009
2009 · 80 episodes
Season 2010
2010 · 70 episodes
Season 2011
2011 · 96 episodes
Season 2012
2012 · 107 episodes
Season 2013
2013 · 96 episodes
Season 2014
2014 · 105 episodes
Season 2015
2015 · 105 episodes
Season 2016
2016 · 116 episodes
Season 2017
2017 · 88 episodes
Season 2018
2018 · 89 episodes
Season 2019
2019 · 88 episodes
Season 2020
2020 · 106 episodes
Season 2021
2021 · 77 episodes
Season 2022
2022 · 82 episodes
Season 2023
2023 · 84 episodes
Season 2024
2024 · 88 episodes
Season 2025
2025 · 79 episodes
Season 2026
2026 · 48 episodes
Details
- First aired
- 2 April 1989
- Network
- NHK G, NHK
- Original title
- NHKスペシャル
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-PG
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NHK Special: quick answers
Is NHK Special worth watching?
NHK Special doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of NHK Special are there?
NHK Special has 39 seasons and 98 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is NHK Special finished?
NHK Special is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is NHK Special on?
NHK Special isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
NHK Special parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
NHK Special is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like NHK Special?
If you liked NHK Special, try American Experience, Top Gear, History's Greatest Mysteries.