TV series
How We Got to Now
2014, English, on PBS. Created by Steven Johnson.
How We Got To Now with Steven Johnson is a six part documentary series that reveals the story behind the remarkable ideas that made modern life possible; the unsung heroes that brought them into the world – and the unexpected and bizarre consequences each of these innovations has triggered.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2014
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How We Got to Now is streaming on PBS Documentaries in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Sound
Aired 12 November 2014
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 8 October 2014
- Last aired
- 12 November 2014
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States, United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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How We Got to Now: quick answers
Is How We Got to Now worth watching?
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How many seasons of How We Got to Now are there?
How We Got to Now has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is How We Got to Now finished?
Yes. How We Got to Now ended in 2014, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is How We Got to Now on?
How We Got to Now is streaming on PBS Documentaries in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
How We Got to Now parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like How We Got to Now?
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Who created How We Got to Now?
How We Got to Now was created by Steven Johnson and stars Steven Johnson.