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The Universe

Name: The Universe
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2007-05-29
Duration: 45 min

2007 – 2015 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United States of America

From the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in a wondrous yet deadly adventure through space and time.

8.0(159 reviews)

10.597% popularity

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Details

First air date: May 29, 2007
Last air date: May 23, 2015
Status: Ended
Seasons: 9
Episodes: 88
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: History
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: Flight 33 Productions

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Keywords

technologyspace travelgalaxyspaceplanetastronautuniversecosmologyastronomysolar systemcosmosscience and technologyscience historyscience factscience mysteryscience of the stars

Seasons & episodes

Season 1: Our Solar System

2007 · 14 episodes

An exhilarating voyage through the cosmos, from the farthest planets and stars in our solar system, back to the familiar face of our moon. Witness the sun's birth at the dawn of our solar system, and its death, billions of years in the future; explore the possibility of a human settlement on Mars; and learn about the devastating threats posed by the meteorites, comets, and asteroids that routinely collide with Earth.

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Cast

David Ackroyd

Erik Thompson

Media

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Reviews & ratings

8.0

159 community reviews

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