Where can I watch NOVA?

NOVA is available on YouTube TV, PBS, PBS America Amazon Channel, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home in India.

How many seasons does NOVA have?

NOVA has 53 seasons and 1025 episodes. Status: Returning Series.

What is the rating of NOVA?

NOVA is rated 7.0/10 from 140 votes on TMDB.

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NOVA

Name: NOVA
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1974-03-03
Rating: 7.0

7.0(140)197453 seasons · 1025 episodes55m / ep

Documentary

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.

Status: Returning Series
Type: Documentary
Last aired: 2026-04-29
Language: English

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candid
inspirational
factual
dramatic
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Top billed cast

Craig SechlerSelf - Narrator

Gene GalushaNarrator

Jeremiah KisselNarrator

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Air dates

First aired: 1974-03-03
Latest episode: 2026-04-29
Status: Returning Series
Next release: In production

Season 13 Mar 1974
Season 23 Nov 1974
Season 34 Jan 1976
Season 45 Jan 1977
Season 54 Jan 1978
Season 64 Jan 1979
Season 715 Jan 1980
Season 86 Jan 1981
Season 910 Jan 1982
Season 1018 Jan 1983
Season 1117 Jan 1984
Season 1215 Jan 1985
Season 1321 Jan 1986
Season 1420 Jan 1987
Season 1519 Jan 1988
Season 1617 Jan 1989
Season 179 Jan 1990
Season 188 Jan 1991
Season 1914 Jan 1992
Season 205 Jan 1993
Season 2118 Jan 1994
Season 228 Jan 1995
Season 2310 Oct 1995
Season 241 Oct 1996
Season 257 Oct 1997
Season 266 Oct 1998
Season 275 Oct 1999
Season 2824 Oct 2000
Season 292 Oct 2001
Season 303 Sept 2002
Season 3130 Sept 2003
Season 3228 Sept 2004
Season 3320 Sept 2005
Season 345 Sept 2006
Season 359 Oct 2007
Season 367 Oct 2008
Season 376 Oct 2009
Season 3819 Oct 2010
Season 397 Sept 2011
Season 4010 Oct 2012
Season 4111 Sept 2013
Season 4210 Sept 2014
Season 4316 Sept 2015
Season 447 Sept 2016
Season 4510 Jan 2018
Season 462 Jan 2019
Season 475 Feb 2020
Season 4814 Jan 2021
Season 492 Feb 2022
Season 501 Feb 2023
Season 5131 Jan 2024
Season 5222 Jan 2025
Season 5321 Jan 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch NOVA?: Available on YouTube TV, PBS, PBS America Amazon Channel, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home in India — see the Where to watch section above.
How many seasons does NOVA have?: 53 seasons · 1025 episodes · Returning Series.
What is the rating of NOVA?: 7.0/10 from 140 TMDB votes.

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