TV series
How the Universe Works
2010–2023, English, on Science & Discovery.
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.
- Seasons
- 11
- Episodes
- 93
- Episode length
- 42 min
- Status
- Ended in 2023
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8.3/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch How the Universe Works
How the Universe Works is streaming on Discovery+ in India.
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Latest episode
S11 E5: Solar System Special
Aired 2 April 2023
Seasons 11
Season 1
2010 · 8 episodes · 7.7/10
Season 2
2012 · 8 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 3
2014 · 9 episodes · 8.6/10
Season 4
2015 · 8 episodes · 8.5/10
Season 5
2016 · 9 episodes · 8.1/10
Season 6
2018 · 10 episodes · 9.0/10
Season 7
2019 · 10 episodes · 8.8/10
Season 8
2020 · 9 episodes · 9.0/10
Season 9
2021 · 11 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 10
2022 · 6 episodes
Season 11
2023 · 5 episodes
Specials
2019 · 12 episodes
Cast & crew
- Mike RoweHimself - Narrator · 38 ep
- Michelle ThallerCast · 25 ep
- Phil PlaitCast · 25 ep
- Nina LanzaSelf - Planetary Scientist · 19 ep
- Hakeem Muata OluseyiSelf - Astrophysicist · 19 ep
- Moogega CooperCast · 19 ep
- Jani RadebaughCast · 19 ep
- Dan DurdaCast · 19 ep
- Kevin J. WalshCast · 19 ep
- Paul M SutterCast · 19 ep
- Erik DellumsSelf - Narrator · 17 ep
- Chris MckaySelf - Astrobiologist · 10 ep
Details
- First aired
- 25 April 2010
- Last aired
- 2 April 2023
- Network
- Science, Discovery
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- U
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How the Universe Works: quick answers
Is How the Universe Works worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.3/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of How the Universe Works are there?
How the Universe Works has 11 seasons and 93 episodes, about 42 minutes each.
Is How the Universe Works finished?
Yes. How the Universe Works ended in 2023, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is How the Universe Works on?
How the Universe Works is streaming on Discovery+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
How the Universe Works parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
How the Universe Works is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like How the Universe Works?
If you liked How the Universe Works, try Our Universe, Earth at Night in Colour, Nature.