The Universe 2007
What is The Universe?
The Universe is a documentary television series that premiered in 2007 and continued through 2015. Presented as a TV‑PG program, the series examines astronomical subjects ranging from the planets of our solar system to distant stars and the farthest reaches of space.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 88
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- May 29, 2007
- Last aired
- May 23, 2015
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- History, H2
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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The Universe is a documentary television series that premiered in 2007 and continued through 2015. Presented as a TV‑PG program, the series examines astronomical subjects ranging from the planets of our solar system to distant stars and the farthest reaches of space. Its narrative frames scientific inquiry alongside historical perspectives, describing the exploration of the cosmos as both a wondrous and potentially perilous journey through space and time. Each episode combines expert commentary, visual effects, and archival material to illustrate how humanity’s understanding of the universe has evolved. The program’s scope includes the physical characteristics of celestial bodies, the development of astronomical theories, and the technological advances that enable observation of the unknown. By juxtaposing historical milestones with contemporary scientific findings, the
Should you watch it?
“Explore the cosmos through stunning visuals and expert insights.”
- Stunning space visuals and animations
- Expert commentary from scientists
- Broad range of astronomical topics covered
- Some concepts may be complex for casual viewers
- Limited character development since it's educational
Watch it if you're curious about space and want accessible science programming.
Suitable for general audiences with a focus on educational content.
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Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Secrets of the Sun Mytharc May 29, 2007
- E2 Mars: The Red Planet Core Jun 5, 2007
- E3 The End of the Earth: Deep Space Threats to our Planet Core Jun 12, 2007
- E4 Jupiter: The Giant Planet Core Jun 19, 2007
- E5 The Moon Core Jun 26, 2007
- E6 Spaceship Earth Core Jul 10, 2007
- E7 The Inner Planets: Mercury & Venus Core Jul 17, 2007
- E8 Saturn: Lord of the Rings Core Jul 24, 2007
- E9 Alien Galaxies Core Jul 31, 2007
- E10 Life and Death of a Star Core Aug 7, 2007
- E11 The Outer Planets Core Aug 14, 2007
- E12 The Most Dangerous Place in the Universe Core Aug 21, 2007
- E13 Search for ET Mytharc Aug 28, 2007
- E14 Beyond the Big Bang Mytharc Sep 4, 2007
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 Alien Planets Mytharc Nov 27, 2007
- E2 Cosmic Holes Core Dec 4, 2007
- E3 Mysteries of the Moon Mytharc Dec 11, 2007
- E4 The Milky Way Core Dec 18, 2007
- E5 Alien Moons Core Jan 8, 2008
- E6 Dark Matter Core Jan 15, 2008
- E7 Astrobiology Core Jan 29, 2008
- E8 Space Travel Core Feb 5, 2008
- E9 Supernovas Core Feb 12, 2008
- E10 Constellations Core Feb 19, 2008
- E11 Unexplained Mysteries Core Feb 26, 2008
- E12 Cosmic Collisions Core Mar 4, 2008
- E13 Colonizing Space Core Mar 11, 2008
- E14 Nebulas Core Apr 1, 2008
- E15 Wildest Weather in the Cosmos Core Apr 8, 2008
- E16 Biggest Things in Space Core Apr 15, 2008
- E17 Gravity Mytharc Apr 22, 2008
- E18 Cosmic Apocalypse Mytharc Apr 29, 2008
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 Deep Space Disasters Mytharc Nov 11, 2008
- E2 Parallel Universes Core Nov 18, 2008
- E3 Light Speed Core Nov 25, 2008
- E4 Sex in Space Core Dec 2, 2008
- E5 Alien Faces Core Dec 9, 2008
- E6 Deadly Comets and Meteors Core Dec 16, 2008
- E7 Living in Space Core Dec 23, 2008
- E8 Stopping Armageddon Core Jan 6, 2009
- E9 Another Earth Core Jan 13, 2009
- E10 Strangest Things Core Jan 27, 2009
- E11 Edge of Space Mytharc Feb 3, 2009
- E12 Cosmic Phenomena Mytharc Feb 3, 2009
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Death Stars Mytharc Aug 18, 2009
- E2 The Day the Moon Was Gone Core Aug 25, 2009
- E3 It Fell From Space Core Sep 1, 2009
- E4 Biggest Blasts Core Sep 8, 2009
- E5 The Hunt for Ringed Planets Core Sep 15, 2009
- E6 10 Ways to Destroy the Earth Core Sep 22, 2009
- E7 The Search for Cosmic Clusters Core Sep 29, 2009
- E8 Space Wars Core Oct 6, 2009
- E9 Liquid Universe Core Oct 20, 2009
- E10 Pulsars & Quasars Core Oct 27, 2009
- E11 Science Fiction, Science Fact Mytharc Nov 3, 2009
- E12 Extreme Energy Mytharc Nov 10, 2009
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 7 Wonders of the Solar System Mytharc Jul 29, 2010
- E2 Mars: The New Evidence Core Aug 5, 2010
- E3 Magnetic Storm Core Aug 12, 2010
- E4 Time Travel Core Aug 19, 2010
- E5 Secrets of the Space Probes Core Aug 26, 2010
- E6 Asteroid Attack Core Sep 2, 2010
- E7 Total Eclipse Mytharc Sep 16, 2010
- E8 Dark Future of the Sun Mytharc Sep 23, 2010
Frequently asked questions
Is this series appropriate for children?
Yes, though younger viewers may need guidance with complex scientific concepts.
Does it include interviews with real scientists?
Yes, the series features commentary from various scientific experts.
How many episodes are there in total?
The series spans multiple seasons with numerous episodes.
Is it more educational or entertainment-focused?
It's primarily educational with entertaining presentation methods.
Does it cover recent space discoveries?
It covers a range of space topics including contemporary findings.
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