Making North America: Origins -
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See the epic 3-billion-year story of how our continent came to be. From palm trees that once flourished in Alaska to huge eruptions that nearly tore the Midwest in two, discover how forces of almost unimaginable power gave birth to North America.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 4220

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Fri, Feb 13	4:00 P.M.	Mammal Origins NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Feb 14	5:00 A.M.	Lee and Liza's Family Tree NH World (11.3)
Sat, Feb 14	1:00 P.M.	Mammal Origins NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Feb 15	12:00 A.M.	Mammal Origins NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Feb 15	4:00 A.M.	Mammal Origins NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Feb 15	7:00 A.M.	Mammal Origins NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Feb 15	8:00 P.M.	Mammal Origins NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Feb 16	1:00 A.M.	Mammal Origins NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Feb 17	7:00 P.M.	Mammal Origins NH World (11.3)
Tue, Feb 17	8:00 P.M.	Critical Condition: Health In Black America NH World (11.3)
Wed, Feb 18	12:00 A.M.	Mammal Origins NH World (11.3)
Wed, Feb 18	1:00 A.M.	Critical Condition: Health In Black America NH World (11.3)
Wed, Feb 18	5:00 A.M.	Lee and Liza's Family Tree NH World (11.3)
Wed, Feb 18	8:00 A.M.	Mammal Origins NH World (11.3)
Wed, Feb 18	9:00 A.M.	Critical Condition: Health In Black America NH World (11.3)
Wed, Feb 18	11:00 A.M.	Lee and Liza's Family Tree NH World (11.3)