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NOVA

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

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

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Season 51

1 Episodes

Season 51 of The NOVA premiered on January 31, 2024.

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Average Episode Run Time:

55`

MMPA Rating:

TV-PG

Original Language:

English

Production Countries:

United States

Status:

Returning Series

Plot Keywords:

nature

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NOVA

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Specials

6 Episodes

Specials of The NOVA premiered on July 13, 1999.

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Season 1

13 Episodes

Season 1 of The NOVA premiered on March 3, 1974.

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Season 2

17 Episodes

Season 2 of The NOVA premiered on November 3, 1974.

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Season 3

20 Episodes

Season 3 of The NOVA premiered on January 4, 1976.

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Season 4

19 Episodes

Season 4 of The NOVA premiered on January 5, 1977.

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Season 5

21 Episodes

Season 5 of The NOVA premiered on January 4, 1978.

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Season 6

19 Episodes

Season 6 of The NOVA premiered on January 4, 1979.

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Season 7

20 Episodes

Season 7 of The NOVA premiered on January 15, 1980.

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Season 8

20 Episodes

Season 8 of The NOVA premiered on January 6, 1981.

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Season 9

19 Episodes

Season 9 of The NOVA premiered on January 10, 1982.

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Season 10

21 Episodes

Season 10 of The NOVA premiered on January 18, 1983.

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Season 11

20 Episodes

Season 11 of The NOVA premiered on January 17, 1984.

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Season 12

20 Episodes

Season 12 of The NOVA premiered on January 15, 1985.

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Season 13

21 Episodes

Season 13 of The NOVA premiered on January 21, 1986.

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Season 14

21 Episodes

Season 14 of The NOVA premiered on January 20, 1987.

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Season 15

22 Episodes

Season 15 of The NOVA premiered on January 19, 1988.

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Season 16

20 Episodes

Season 16 of The NOVA premiered on January 17, 1989.

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Season 17

20 Episodes

Season 17 of The NOVA premiered on January 9, 1990.

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Season 18

19 Episodes

Season 18 of The NOVA premiered on January 8, 1991.

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Season 19

20 Episodes

Season 19 of The NOVA premiered on January 14, 1992.

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Season 20

20 Episodes

Season 20 of The NOVA premiered on January 5, 1993.

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Season 21

20 Episodes

Season 21 of The NOVA premiered on January 18, 1994.

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Season 22

13 Episodes

Season 22 of The NOVA premiered on January 8, 1995.

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Season 23

19 Episodes

Season 23 of The NOVA premiered on October 10, 1995.

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Season 24

21 Episodes

Season 24 of The NOVA premiered on October 1, 1996.

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Season 25

20 Episodes

Season 25 of The NOVA premiered on October 7, 1997.

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Season 26

19 Episodes

Season 26 of The NOVA premiered on October 6, 1998.

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Season 27

21 Episodes

Season 27 of The NOVA premiered on October 5, 1999.

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Season 28

17 Episodes

Season 28 of The NOVA premiered on October 24, 2000.

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Season 29

17 Episodes

Season 29 of The NOVA premiered on October 2, 2001.

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Season 30

16 Episodes

Season 30 of The NOVA premiered on September 3, 2002.

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Season 31

18 Episodes

Season 31 of The NOVA premiered on September 30, 2003.

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Season 32

18 Episodes

Season 32 of The NOVA premiered on September 28, 2004.

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Season 33

20 Episodes

Season 33 of The NOVA premiered on September 20, 2005.

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Season 34

15 Episodes

Season 34 of The NOVA premiered on September 5, 2006.

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Season 35

17 Episodes

Season 35 of The NOVA premiered on October 9, 2007.

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Season 36

17 Episodes

Season 36 of The NOVA premiered on October 7, 2008.

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Season 37

18 Episodes

Season 37 of The NOVA premiered on October 6, 2009.

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Season 38

18 Episodes

Season 38 of The NOVA premiered on October 19, 2010.

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Season 39

19 Episodes

Season 39 of The NOVA premiered on September 7, 2011.

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Season 40

20 Episodes

Season 40 of The NOVA premiered on October 10, 2012.

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Season 41

22 Episodes

Season 41 of The NOVA premiered on September 11, 2013.

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Season 42

22 Episodes

Season 42 of The NOVA premiered on September 10, 2014.

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Season 43

22 Episodes

Season 43 of The NOVA premiered on September 16, 2015.

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Season 44

28 Episodes

Season 44 of The NOVA premiered on September 7, 2016.

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Season 45

23 Episodes

Season 45 of The NOVA premiered on January 10, 2018.

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Season 46

23 Episodes

Season 46 of The NOVA premiered on January 2, 2019.

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Season 47

16 Episodes

Season 47 of The NOVA premiered on February 5, 2020.

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Season 48

25 Episodes

Season 48 of The NOVA premiered on January 13, 2021.

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Season 49

19 Episodes

Season 49 of The NOVA premiered on February 1, 2022.

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Season 50

18 Episodes

Season 50 of The NOVA premiered on February 1, 2023.

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Season 51

1 Episodes

Season 51 of The NOVA premiered on January 31, 2024.

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