The Nature of Things

★ 7.2 /10 9 votes

November 6, 1960 64 Seasons 664 Episodes Returning Series TV-PG

Documentary

Overview

The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that humans have on it. The program was one of the first to explore environmental issues, such as clear-cut logging. The series is named after an epic poem by Roman philosopher Lucretius: "Dē Rērum Nātūrā" — On the Nature of Things.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1960 • 25 Episodes

Season 2

1962 • 24 Episodes

Season 3

1963 • 24 Episodes

Season 4

1964 • 11 Episodes

Season 5

1965 • 11 Episodes

Season 6

1965 • 17 Episodes

Season 7

1966 • 17 Episodes

Season 8

1967 • 4 Episodes

Season 9

1968 • 14 Episodes

Season 10

1969 • 28 Episodes

Season 11

1970 • 15 Episodes

Season 12

1971 • 10 Episodes

Season 13

1972 • 10 Episodes

Season 14

1973 • 10 Episodes

Season 15

1974 • 8 Episodes

Season 16

1975 • 8 Episodes

Season 17

1976 • 8 Episodes

Season 18

1977 • 11 Episodes

Season 19

1978 • 12 Episodes

Season 20

1979 • 15 Episodes

Season 21

1980 • 17 Episodes

Season 22

0 Episodes

Season 23

0 Episodes

Season 24

0 Episodes

Season 25

0 Episodes

Season 26

0 Episodes

Season 27

0 Episodes

Season 28

0 Episodes

Season 29

0 Episodes

Season 30

0 Episodes

Season 31

0 Episodes

Season 33

0 Episodes

Season 34

0 Episodes

Season 35

0 Episodes

Season 36

0 Episodes

Season 37

0 Episodes

Season 38

0 Episodes

Season 39

1998 • 5 Episodes

Season 40

1999 • 15 Episodes

Season 41

2000 • 19 Episodes

Season 42

2001 • 17 Episodes

Season 43

2002 • 1 Episode

Season 44

2003 • 1 Episode

Season 45

2004 • 23 Episodes

Season 46

2005 • 29 Episodes

Season 47

2007 • 24 Episodes

Season 48

2008 • 17 Episodes

Season 49

2009 • 18 Episodes

Season 50

2010 • 18 Episodes

Season 51

2011 • 18 Episodes

Season 52

2012 • 15 Episodes

Season 53

2013 • 19 Episodes

Season 54

2014 • 6 Episodes

Season 55

2015 • 2 Episodes

Season 56

2016 • 2 Episodes

Season 57

2017 • 6 Episodes

Season 58

2018 • 11 Episodes

Season 59

2019 • 17 Episodes

Season 60

2020 • 14 Episodes

Season 61

2021 • 14 Episodes

Season 62

2023 • 13 Episodes

Season 63

2024 • 14 Episodes

New hosts Sarika Cullis-Suzuki and Anthony Morgan take on The Nature of Things, the world's longest-running science documentary series.

Season 64

2025 • 14 Episodes

New hosts Sarika Cullis-Suzuki and Anthony Morgan take on The Nature of Things, the world's longest-running science documentary series.

Season 65

2025 • 13 Episodes

New hosts Sarika Cullis-Suzuki and Anthony Morgan take on The Nature of Things, the world's longest-running science documentary series.

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    CBC Television
                                

                                    Type
                                    Documentary
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.2/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    Canada
                                

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Cast & Crew

David Suzuki

Self - Presenter

Sarika Cullis-Suzuki

Self - Presenter

Anthony Morgan

Self - Presenter

Donald Ivey

Self - Host

Dennis Compayre

Self

Salima Ikram

Self

Gordon Pinsent

Dr. Fred Urquhart

Shaun Benson

Ken Brugger

Stephen Bogaert

Middle Age Fred Urquhart

Stephanie Sigman

Catalina Aguado

Sofía Sisniega

Chloe

Connel Bradwell

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Nature of Things about?

The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect...

How many seasons does The Nature of Things have?

The Nature of Things has 64 seasons with 664 episodes.

When did The Nature of Things premiere?

The Nature of Things premiered on November 6, 1960.

Is The Nature of Things still running?

Yes, The Nature of Things is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Where can I watch The Nature of Things?

The Nature of Things originally aired on CBC Television. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of The Nature of Things?

The Nature of Things has a rating of 7.2/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is The Nature of Things?

The Nature of Things is classified as Documentary.