NOVA
TV Show13+1974•55dk•star7.0(140)•trending_up79
Documentary
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.
Details
StatusReturning Series
First AiredMarch 3, 1974
Last AiredApril 29, 2026
Episode Runtime55dk
Seasons53
Episodes1020
TypeDocumentary
Origin CountryUnited States
Original LanguageEnglish
Spoken LanguagesEnglish
Production Companies
Networks
Last Episode
S53 E8 • 4/29/2026
Athens: Birth of Democracy
Follow archaeological investigations into the dramatic origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago. Mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine new light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.
Coming Soon
S53 E9 • 10/14/2026
Evolution: Brain Power
Brains might be the most complex structures on our planet – so how did evolution build them? To find out, rewind the clock three billion years to trace the evolutionary story of the dolphin, one of the smartest animals alive today. Discover how the first light sensing cells led to eyes that helped wire bodies to think, how a fluke viral infection supercharged the speed of thought, and how the neocortex emerged as early mammals re-wired their brains to attune to the night.
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • 1974
Season 2
17 Episodes • 1974
Season 3
20 Episodes • 1976
Season 4
19 Episodes • 1977
Season 5
21 Episodes • 1978
Season 6
19 Episodes • 1979
Season 7
20 Episodes • 1980
Season 8
20 Episodes • 1981
Season 9
19 Episodes • 1982
Season 10
21 Episodes • 1983
Season 11
20 Episodes • 1984
Season 12
20 Episodes • 1985
Season 13
21 Episodes • 1986
Season 14
21 Episodes • 1987
Season 15
22 Episodes • 1988
Season 16
20 Episodes • 1989
Season 17
20 Episodes • 1990
Season 18
19 Episodes • 1991
Season 19
20 Episodes • 1992
Season 20
20 Episodes • 1993
Season 21
20 Episodes • 1994
Season 22
13 Episodes • 1995
Season 23
19 Episodes • 1995
Season 24
21 Episodes • 1996
Season 25
20 Episodes • 1997
Season 26
20 Episodes • 1998
Season 27
21 Episodes • 1999
Season 28
17 Episodes • 2000
Season 29
17 Episodes • 2001
Season 30
16 Episodes • 2002
Season 31
18 Episodes • 2003
Season 32
18 Episodes • 2004
Season 33
20 Episodes • 2005
Season 34
15 Episodes • 2006
Season 35
17 Episodes • 2007
Season 36
17 Episodes • 2008
Season 37
18 Episodes • 2009
Season 38
18 Episodes • 2010
Season 39
19 Episodes • 2011
Season 40
20 Episodes • 2012
Season 41
22 Episodes • 2013
Season 42
22 Episodes • 2014
Season 43
22 Episodes • 2015
Season 44
28 Episodes • 2016
Season 45
23 Episodes • 2018
Season 46
23 Episodes • 2019
Season 47
16 Episodes • 2020
Season 48
25 Episodes • 2021
Season 49
19 Episodes • 2022
Season 50
18 Episodes • 2023
Season 51
18 Episodes • 2024
Season 52
20 Episodes • 2025
Season 53
13 Episodes • 2026
