Nature 1982
What is Nature?
Nature is a wildlife television series that first premiered on October 10, 1982. Produced by Thirteen/WNET New York, the program has been distributed to public television stations across the United States by PBS since its inception.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 692
- Runtime
- 53 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 10, 1982
- Last aired
- Apr 22, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- PBS
- Genres
- Documentary, Family
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 692 episodes and an average 53-minute runtime.
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Overview
Nature is a wildlife television series that first premiered on October 10, 1982. Produced by Thirteen/WNET New York, the program has been distributed to public television stations across the United States by PBS since its inception. The series was created by George Page, Thomas Lovejoy, and Nyambi Nyambi. Throughout its run, the show has featured various contributors, including George Page, F. Murray Abraham, Andia Winslow, David Attenborough, and Donald C. Johanson. The documentaries focus on global wildlife issues, ecosystems, and animals, transporting viewers to diverse environments ranging from the African plains to Antarctica. In addition to its broadcast history, the series has been directed by individuals such as Helen Shaver. During the mid-2000s, a comic book based on the show was distributed to museums and schools as an educational tool for children. Today, the program remains available for viewing through various streaming platforms and PBS member stations, continuing its long-standing mission of exploring the natural world through high-quality documentary filmmaking.
Should you watch it?
“This long-running documentary series explores diverse global wildlife and ecosystems through stunning cinematography.”
- features high-quality cinematography
- explores diverse global environments
- focuses primarily on wildlife and nature
- lacks a traditional narrative structure
Watch it if you enjoy educational documentaries about animals and far-flung ecosystems around the world.
The program is suitable for general audiences interested in wildlife and nature education.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Flight of the Condor: Ice, Wind, and Fire Oct 10, 1982
- E2 The Flight of the Condor: Ocean, Desert, and Thin Air Oct 17, 1982
- E3 The Flight of the Condor: Down the Amazon Oct 24, 1982
- E4 Amate: The Great Fig Tree Oct 31, 1982
- E5 Kopje: A Rock for All Seasons Nov 7, 1982
- E6 On the Edge of Paradise Nov 14, 1982
- E7 Forest in the Clouds Nov 21, 1982
- E8 The Discovery of Animal Behavior: Natural Mysteries Nov 28, 1982
- E9 The Discovery of Animal Behavior: In Praise of God Dec 5, 1982
- E10 The Discovery of Animal Behavior: Search for the Mind Dec 12, 1982
- E11 The Discovery of Animal Behavior: A Question of Learning Dec 19, 1982
- E12 The Discovery of Animal Behavior: Signs and Signals Dec 26, 1982
- E13 The Discovery of Animal Behavior: Living Together Jan 2, 1983
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Forest in the Sea Oct 9, 1983
- E2 Fungi: The Rotten World About Us Oct 16, 1983
- E3 Acacia: Tree of Thorns Oct 23, 1983
- E4 On the Tracks of the Wild Otter Nov 6, 1983
- E5 Secret Weapons Nov 13, 1983
- E6 Voices in the Forest Dec 18, 1983
- E7 Osprey Feb 5, 1984
- E8 Big Business in Bees Feb 12, 1984
- E9 Jet Set Wildlife Feb 19, 1984
- E10 The Masterbuilders Feb 26, 1984
- E11 Plight of the Bumblebee Mar 4, 1984
- E12 The Missing Monsoon Mar 11, 1984
- E13 Resurrection at Truk Lagoon Mar 25, 1984
Season 3 · 18 episodes
- E1 Krakatoa: The Day that Shook the World Sep 30, 1984
- E2 Treasures of the Gulf Oct 7, 1984
- E3 Sexual Encounters of the Floral Kind Oct 14, 1984
- E4 Fragments of Eden Oct 21, 1984
- E5 The Face of the Deep Oct 28, 1984
- E6 Yellowstone in Winter Nov 11, 1984
- E7 Winter Days Dec 2, 1984
- E8 Kilimanjaro Dec 9, 1984
- E9 Danube Delta Dec 16, 1984
- E10 Tumbler in the Sky Jan 13, 1985
- E11 Kinabalu: Summit of Borneo Jan 20, 1985
- E12 Birds of Paradox Feb 3, 1985
- E13 Lost World of the Medusa Feb 17, 1985
- E14 Kitum - The Elephant Cave Mar 10, 1985
- E15 Rhino on the Run Mar 17, 1985
- E16 Through Animal Eyes Mar 31, 1985
- E17 Man's Best Friend Apr 28, 1985
- E18 Namaqualand: Diary of a Desert Garden May 26, 1985
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 And Then the Rains Came Oct 20, 1985
- E2 Battle of the Leaves Oct 27, 1985
- E3 The Ganges Gharial Nov 3, 1985
- E4 One Man’s Island Nov 10, 1985
- E5 Selva Verde: The Green Jungle Nov 17, 1985
- E6 The Plant Hunters Nov 24, 1985
- E7 Kalahari: Wilderness Without Water Dec 15, 1985
- E8 Emas: High Plains of Brazil Jan 5, 1986
- E9 The Feathered Swarm Jan 26, 1986
- E10 Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Frozen Ocean Feb 16, 1986
- E11 Kingdom of the Ice Bear: Land of Beyond Feb 23, 1986
- E12 Kingdom of the Ice Bear: The Final Challenge Mar 2, 1986
- E13 Saguaro: Sentinel of the Desert Mar 9, 1986
- E14 Death Trap Mar 23, 1986
- E15 Aspen: Dancer on the Wind Apr 6, 1986
- E16 Secrets of an African Jungle Apr 27, 1986
- E17 Birdwatch from Florida May 4, 1986
- E18 The Gooneys of Midway May 11, 1986
- E19 Where Eagles Fly May 18, 1986
- E20 The Skyhunters May 25, 1986
Season 5 · 20 episodes
- E1 Alyeska: The Great Land Oct 19, 1986
- E2 Baja Lagoon Oct 26, 1986
- E3 Galapagos: How They Got There Nov 2, 1986
- E4 Galapagos: Cold on the Equator Nov 9, 1986
- E5 Galapagos: The Ocean Travelers Nov 16, 1986
- E6 Pantanal: Prairie of the Great Waters Nov 23, 1986
- E7 Cats Dec 7, 1986
- E8 Leopard: A Darkness in the Grass Dec 14, 1986
- E9 The Elephant Challenge Jan 18, 1987
- E10 Ichkeul: Between the Desert and the Deep Blue Sea Feb 8, 1987
- E11 In the Shadow of Fujisan: See No Evil Feb 22, 1987
- E12 In the Shadow of Fujisan: Bird of Happiness Mar 1, 1987
- E13 In the Shadow of Fujisan: Long Live the Turtle Mar 8, 1987
- E14 America's Wild Horses Mar 15, 1987
- E15 Holy Land: A Wilderness Like Eden Apr 12, 1987
- E16 Holy Land: Sweet Water, Bitter Sea Apr 19, 1987
- E17 The Forgotten Garden Apr 26, 1987
- E18 Lords of Hokkaido May 10, 1987
- E19 Designed for Living May 17, 1987
- E20 Masked Monkeys May 24, 1987
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary focus of the show?
The show focuses on animals and ecosystems located around the world.
Who produces the program?
The show is produced by Thirteen/WNET New York.
When did the show debut?
The program debuted on October 10, 1982.
Was there ever a comic book version?
Yes, a comic book based on the show was distributed to museums and schools in the mid-2000s.
Where is the show broadcast in the United States?
The program is distributed to United States public television stations by the PBS television service.