How the Universe Works
Documentary

How the Universe Works

8.3/10 2010 11 Seasons 93 Episodes

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.

On screen

Top Cast

Mike Rowe

Mike Rowe

Himself - Narrator

Michelle Thaller

Michelle Thaller

Herself

Phil Plait

Phil Plait

Self - Astronomer

Nina Lanza

Nina Lanza

Hakeem Muata Oluseyi

Hakeem Muata Oluseyi

Moogega Cooper

Moogega Cooper

Self - Planetary Protection Engineer

Jani Radebaugh

Jani Radebaugh

Self - Planetary Scientist

Dan Durda

Dan Durda

Self - Planetary Scientist

Kevin J. Walsh

Kevin J. Walsh

Paul M Sutter

Paul M Sutter

Self - Astrophysicist

Erik Dellums

Erik Dellums

Himself - Narrator

Chris Mckay

Chris Mckay

Self - Astrobiologist

Episodes guide

Seasons

Specials

Specials

12 episodes · 2019

Season 1

Season 1

8 episodes · 2010

Season 2

Season 2

8 episodes · 2012

Season 3

Season 3

9 episodes · 2014

Season 4

Season 4

8 episodes · 2015

Season 5

Season 5

9 episodes · 2016

Season 6

Season 6

10 episodes · 2018

Season 7

Season 7

10 episodes · 2019

Season 8

Season 8

9 episodes · 2020

Season 9

Season 9

11 episodes · 2021

Season 10

Season 10

6 episodes · 2022

Season 11

Season 11

5 episodes · 2023

Preview

Official Trailer

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