Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1: Our Solar System
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.
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
Season 9
Key Information
Cast & Crew
David Ackroyd
Erik Thompson
Michio Kaku
David Brin
Alan Guth
Michael Cassutt
Kim Stanley Robinson
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
The Universe has 9 seasons with 88 episodes.
The Universe premiered on May 29, 2007.
No, The Universe has ended. The final episode aired on May 23, 2015.
The Universe originally aired on History. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Universe has a rating of 7.9/10 based on user reviews.
The Universe is classified as Documentary.