TV series
NOVA
1974–, English, on PBS.
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
- Seasons
- 53
- Episodes
- 1029
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S53 E15 “Evolution: Body Builders”, 28 October 2026.
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.1/10 from 143 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch
Stream
Amazon Prime Video
YouTube TV
PBS
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
PBS America Amazon Channel
PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Hoopla
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S53 E14: Evolution: Need to Feed
Aired 21 October 2026
Seasons 53
Season 1
1974 · 13 episodes · 10.0/10
Season 2
1974 · 17 episodes
Season 3
1976 · 20 episodes
Season 4
1977 · 19 episodes
Season 5
1978 · 21 episodes · 10.0/10
Season 6
1979 · 19 episodes
Season 7
1980 · 20 episodes
Season 8
1981 · 20 episodes
Season 9
1982 · 19 episodes
Season 10
1983 · 21 episodes
Season 11
1984 · 20 episodes
Season 12
1985 · 20 episodes
Season 13
1986 · 21 episodes
Season 14
1987 · 21 episodes
Season 15
1988 · 22 episodes
Season 16
1989 · 20 episodes
Season 17
1990 · 20 episodes
Season 18
1991 · 19 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 19
1992 · 20 episodes
Season 20
1993 · 20 episodes · 8.3/10
Season 21
1994 · 20 episodes
Season 22
1995 · 13 episodes · 1.0/10
Season 23
1995 · 19 episodes
Season 24
1996 · 21 episodes
Season 25
1997 · 20 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 26
1998 · 20 episodes
Season 27
1999 · 21 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 28
2000 · 17 episodes
Season 29
2001 · 17 episodes
Season 30
2002 · 16 episodes · 8.2/10
Season 31
2003 · 18 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 32
2004 · 18 episodes · 7.6/10
Season 33
2005 · 20 episodes · 7.3/10
Season 34
2006 · 15 episodes · 7.5/10
Season 35
2007 · 17 episodes · 6.7/10
Season 36
2008 · 17 episodes · 7.5/10
Season 37
2009 · 18 episodes · 7.2/10
Season 38
2010 · 18 episodes · 5.8/10
Season 39
2011 · 19 episodes · 7.7/10
Season 40
2012 · 20 episodes · 7.3/10
Season 41
2013 · 22 episodes · 6.6/10
Season 42
2014 · 22 episodes · 7.6/10
Season 43
2015 · 22 episodes · 6.2/10
Season 44
2016 · 28 episodes · 7.1/10
Season 45
2018 · 23 episodes · 10.0/10
Season 46
2019 · 23 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 47
2020 · 16 episodes · 7.7/10
Season 48
2021 · 25 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 49
2022 · 19 episodes · 7.1/10
Season 50
2023 · 18 episodes · 6.7/10
Season 51
2024 · 18 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 52
2025 · 20 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 53
2026 · 17 episodes · 6.6/10
Specials
1999 · 13 episodes
Cast & crew
- Jay O. SandersSelf - Narrator (voice) · 39 ep
- Lance LewmanNarrator (voice) · 24 ep
- Neil RossNarrator · 22 ep
- Liev SchreiberCast · 20 ep
- Craig SechlerNarrator · 20 ep
- Will LymanNarrator · 14 ep
- David PogueHost · 13 ep
- Stacy KeachNarrator (voice) · 11 ep
- David Ogden StiersNarrator · 8 ep
- Brian GreeneHost · 7 ep
- John LithgowNarrator · 6 ep
- Neil deGrasse TysonSelf - Host · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 March 1974
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-PG
Check ratings elsewhere
If you liked NOVA
Natural World
TV · 1983 · 7.4/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Planet Earth
TV · 2006 · 8.6/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Great Migrations
TV · 2010 · 7.7/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Welcome to Earth
TV · 2021 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Nature
TV · 1982 · 7.9/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Super/Natural
TV · 2022 · 7.3/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Earth at Night in Colour
TV · 2020 · 8.1/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Planet Earth II
TV · 2016 · 8.6/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Animal
TV · 2021 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Our Planet
TV · 2019 · 8.5/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
NOVA: quick answers
Is NOVA worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 143 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of NOVA are there?
NOVA has 53 seasons and 1029 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is NOVA finished?
No. The next episode, S53 E15 “Evolution: Body Builders”, airs 28 October 2026.
Where can I watch NOVA?
NOVA is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, PBS, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, PBS America Amazon Channel, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel.
Is NOVA suitable for kids?
NOVA is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like NOVA?
If you liked NOVA, try Natural World, Planet Earth, Great Migrations.