TV ShowEndedScienceDocumentary

How the Universe Works

Name: How the Universe Works
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-04-25
Duration: 45 min

2010 – 2020 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United States of America

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.

8.3(214 reviews)

14.2358% popularity

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Details

First air date: Apr 25, 2010
Last air date: Apr 2, 2023
Status: Ended
Seasons: 11
Episodes: 93
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: Science
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: Discovery

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Keywords

moongalaxyphysicsuniverseastronomyastrophysicscosmosdistant galaxyscience factstarsobservational documentaryplanetsscience documentarysun and moon

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2010 · 8 episodes

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Reviews & ratings

8.3

214 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.300000000000001/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim8.3/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel9.3/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee7.300000000000001/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong8.3/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful