Nova

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Fri, Oct 17 3:00 P.M. Human: Building Empires     NHPBS (11.1)

Explore how the rise of agriculture and writing leads to an explosion in the human population.

Sat, Oct 18 2:00 P.M. Human: Building Empires     NH Explore (11.2)

Explore how the rise of agriculture and writing leads to an explosion in the human population.

Sun, Oct 19 5:00 A.M. Human: Building Empires     NH Explore (11.2)

Explore how the rise of agriculture and writing leads to an explosion in the human population.

Sun, Oct 19 7:00 A.M. Human: Building Empires     NHPBS (11.1)

Explore how the rise of agriculture and writing leads to an explosion in the human population.

Sun, Oct 19 8:00 P.M. Human: Building Empires     NH Explore (11.2)

Explore how the rise of agriculture and writing leads to an explosion in the human population.

Mon, Oct 20 12:00 A.M. Human: Building Empires     NH Explore (11.2)

Explore how the rise of agriculture and writing leads to an explosion in the human population.

Tue, Oct 21 7:00 P.M. Human: Building Empires     NH World (11.3)

Explore how the rise of agriculture and writing leads to an explosion in the human population.

Wed, Oct 22 12:00 A.M. Human: Building Empires     NH World (11.3)

Explore how the rise of agriculture and writing leads to an explosion in the human population.

Wed, Oct 22 8:00 A.M. Human: Building Empires     NH World (11.3)

Explore how the rise of agriculture and writing leads to an explosion in the human population.

Wed, Oct 22 9:00 P.M. Ancient Desert Death Trap     NHPBS (11.1)

Archaeologists investigate dozens of strange Stone Age megastructures in the Arabian desert.

Thu, Oct 23 1:00 A.M. Ancient Desert Death Trap     NHPBS (11.1)

Archaeologists investigate dozens of strange Stone Age megastructures in the Arabian desert.

Fri, Oct 24 3:00 P.M. Ancient Desert Death Trap     NHPBS (11.1)

Archaeologists investigate dozens of strange Stone Age megastructures in the Arabian desert.

Sat, Oct 25 2:00 P.M. Ancient Desert Death Trap     NH Explore (11.2)

Archaeologists investigate dozens of strange Stone Age megastructures in the Arabian desert.

Sun, Oct 26 5:00 A.M. Ancient Desert Death Trap     NH Explore (11.2)

Archaeologists investigate dozens of strange Stone Age megastructures in the Arabian desert.

Sun, Oct 26 7:00 A.M. Ancient Desert Death Trap     NHPBS (11.1)

Archaeologists investigate dozens of strange Stone Age megastructures in the Arabian desert.

Sun, Oct 26 8:00 P.M. Ancient Desert Death Trap     NH Explore (11.2)

Archaeologists investigate dozens of strange Stone Age megastructures in the Arabian desert.

Sun, Oct 26 9:00 P.M. Nazca Desert Mystery     NH Explore (11.2)

Who created the Nazca lines, one of archaeology's greatest enigmas, and why? Recent finds of long-hidden lines and figures etched into the Peruvian desert offer new clues to the origins and purpose behind these giant desert symbols.

Mon, Oct 27 12:00 A.M. Ancient Desert Death Trap     NH Explore (11.2)

Archaeologists investigate dozens of strange Stone Age megastructures in the Arabian desert.

Mon, Oct 27 1:00 A.M. Nazca Desert Mystery     NH Explore (11.2)

Who created the Nazca lines, one of archaeology's greatest enigmas, and why? Recent finds of long-hidden lines and figures etched into the Peruvian desert offer new clues to the origins and purpose behind these giant desert symbols.

Tue, Oct 28 7:00 P.M. Ancient Desert Death Trap     NH World (11.3)

Archaeologists investigate dozens of strange Stone Age megastructures in the Arabian desert.

Wed, Oct 29 12:00 A.M. Ancient Desert Death Trap     NH World (11.3)

Archaeologists investigate dozens of strange Stone Age megastructures in the Arabian desert.

Wed, Oct 29 8:00 A.M. Ancient Desert Death Trap     NH World (11.3)

Archaeologists investigate dozens of strange Stone Age megastructures in the Arabian desert.

Wed, Oct 29 9:00 P.M. Superfloods     NHPBS (11.1)

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped 14 inches of rain on North Carolina, triggering flash floods and killing more than 100 people.

Thu, Oct 30 1:00 A.M. Superfloods     NHPBS (11.1)

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped 14 inches of rain on North Carolina, triggering flash floods and killing more than 100 people.

Fri, Oct 31 3:00 P.M. Superfloods     NHPBS (11.1)

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped 14 inches of rain on North Carolina, triggering flash floods and killing more than 100 people.

Sat, Nov 1 2:00 P.M. Superfloods     NH Explore (11.2)

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped 14 inches of rain on North Carolina, triggering flash floods and killing more than 100 people.

Sun, Nov 2 5:00 A.M. Superfloods     NH Explore (11.2)

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped 14 inches of rain on North Carolina, triggering flash floods and killing more than 100 people.

Sun, Nov 2 7:00 A.M. Superfloods     NHPBS (11.1)

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped 14 inches of rain on North Carolina, triggering flash floods and killing more than 100 people.

Sun, Nov 2 8:00 P.M. Superfloods     NH Explore (11.2)

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped 14 inches of rain on North Carolina, triggering flash floods and killing more than 100 people.

Mon, Nov 3 12:00 A.M. Superfloods     NH Explore (11.2)

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped 14 inches of rain on North Carolina, triggering flash floods and killing more than 100 people.

Tue, Nov 4 7:00 P.M. Superfloods     NH World (11.3)

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped 14 inches of rain on North Carolina, triggering flash floods and killing more than 100 people.

Wed, Nov 5 12:00 A.M. Superfloods     NH World (11.3)

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped 14 inches of rain on North Carolina, triggering flash floods and killing more than 100 people.

Wed, Nov 5 8:00 A.M. Superfloods     NH World (11.3)

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped 14 inches of rain on North Carolina, triggering flash floods and killing more than 100 people.

Wed, Nov 5 9:00 P.M. Operation Space Station: High-Risk Build     NHPBS (11.1)

From ammonia leaks to Space Shuttle disasters to a spacewalk gone terribly wrong, astronauts and Mission Control insiders relive the most terrifying moments during construction of the International Space Station.

Thu, Nov 6 1:00 A.M. Operation Space Station: High-Risk Build     NHPBS (11.1)

From ammonia leaks to Space Shuttle disasters to a spacewalk gone terribly wrong, astronauts and Mission Control insiders relive the most terrifying moments during construction of the International Space Station.

Fri, Nov 7 3:00 P.M. Operation Space Station: High-Risk Build     NHPBS (11.1)

From ammonia leaks to Space Shuttle disasters to a spacewalk gone terribly wrong, astronauts and Mission Control insiders relive the most terrifying moments during construction of the International Space Station.

Sat, Nov 8 2:00 P.M. Operation Space Station: High-Risk Build     NH Explore (11.2)

From ammonia leaks to Space Shuttle disasters to a spacewalk gone terribly wrong, astronauts and Mission Control insiders relive the most terrifying moments during construction of the International Space Station.

Sun, Nov 9 5:00 A.M. Operation Space Station: High-Risk Build     NH Explore (11.2)

From ammonia leaks to Space Shuttle disasters to a spacewalk gone terribly wrong, astronauts and Mission Control insiders relive the most terrifying moments during construction of the International Space Station.

Sun, Nov 9 7:00 A.M. Operation Space Station: High-Risk Build     NHPBS (11.1)

From ammonia leaks to Space Shuttle disasters to a spacewalk gone terribly wrong, astronauts and Mission Control insiders relive the most terrifying moments during construction of the International Space Station.

Sun, Nov 9 8:00 P.M. Operation Space Station: High-Risk Build     NH Explore (11.2)

From ammonia leaks to Space Shuttle disasters to a spacewalk gone terribly wrong, astronauts and Mission Control insiders relive the most terrifying moments during construction of the International Space Station.

Mon, Nov 10 12:00 A.M. Operation Space Station: High-Risk Build     NH Explore (11.2)

From ammonia leaks to Space Shuttle disasters to a spacewalk gone terribly wrong, astronauts and Mission Control insiders relive the most terrifying moments during construction of the International Space Station.

Tue, Nov 11 7:00 P.M. Operation Space Station: High-Risk Build     NH World (11.3)

From ammonia leaks to Space Shuttle disasters to a spacewalk gone terribly wrong, astronauts and Mission Control insiders relive the most terrifying moments during construction of the International Space Station.

Wed, Nov 12 12:00 A.M. Operation Space Station: High-Risk Build     NH World (11.3)

From ammonia leaks to Space Shuttle disasters to a spacewalk gone terribly wrong, astronauts and Mission Control insiders relive the most terrifying moments during construction of the International Space Station.

Wed, Nov 12 8:00 A.M. Operation Space Station: High-Risk Build     NH World (11.3)

From ammonia leaks to Space Shuttle disasters to a spacewalk gone terribly wrong, astronauts and Mission Control insiders relive the most terrifying moments during construction of the International Space Station.

Wed, Nov 12 9:00 P.M. Operation Space Station: Science and Survival     NHPBS (11.1)

Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station.

Thu, Nov 13 1:00 A.M. Operation Space Station: Science and Survival     NHPBS (11.1)

Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station.

Fri, Nov 14 3:00 P.M. Operation Space Station: Science and Survival     NHPBS (11.1)

Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station.

Sat, Nov 15 2:00 P.M. Operation Space Station: Science and Survival     NH Explore (11.2)

Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station.

Sun, Nov 16 12:00 A.M. Operation Space Station: Science and Survival     NHPBS (11.1)

Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station.

Sun, Nov 16 5:00 A.M. Operation Space Station: Science and Survival     NH Explore (11.2)

Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station.

Sun, Nov 16 7:00 A.M. Operation Space Station: Science and Survival     NHPBS (11.1)

Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station.

Sun, Nov 16 8:00 P.M. Operation Space Station: Science and Survival     NH Explore (11.2)

Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station.

Mon, Nov 17 12:00 A.M. Operation Space Station: Science and Survival     NH Explore (11.2)

Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station.

Tue, Nov 18 7:00 P.M. Operation Space Station: Science and Survival     NH World (11.3)

Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station.

Wed, Nov 19 12:00 A.M. Operation Space Station: Science and Survival     NH World (11.3)

Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station.

Wed, Nov 19 8:00 A.M. Operation Space Station: Science and Survival     NH World (11.3)

Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station.

Sun, Nov 23 7:00 A.M. Rebuilding Notre Dame     NHPBS (11.1)

In April 2019, the world watched as a devastating fire almost destroyed Paris's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral.

Wed, Nov 26 9:00 P.M. Revolutionary War Weapons     NHPBS (11.1)

In April 1775, war breaks out in Britain's most troublesome territory.

Thu, Nov 27 1:00 A.M. Revolutionary War Weapons     NHPBS (11.1)

In April 1775, war breaks out in Britain's most troublesome territory.

Fri, Nov 28 3:00 P.M. Revolutionary War Weapons     NHPBS (11.1)

In April 1775, war breaks out in Britain's most troublesome territory.


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