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NOVA (1974)

Documentary
Rating 7.1 144
Seasons53
Episodes1030
StatusReturning Series

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.

Watch S1 E1 Latest: S53 E17
Network
PBS
First aired
Mar 3, 1974
Last aired
Nov 4, 2026
Episode runtime
55m
Language
English
Production
GBH
Next episode: S53 E18 · Universe in MotionDec 16, 2026 · Airs in 32 days

Seasons & episodes

NOVA Season 1 poster

Season 1

13 episodes · 1974

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E11. The Making Of A Natural History FilmMar 3, 1974 · 55mNOVA premieres on public television with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a nature film. Oxford Scientific Films Unit shows how it tackles such problems as filming a wood…E22. Where Did the Colorado Go?Mar 10, 1974 · 55mNOVA explores the mighty Colorado River which today has become the life-blood of the Southwest, providing water and electricity to the farms and cities of California, Nevada, and…E33. Whales, Dolphins, and MenMar 17, 1974 · 55mNOVA explores the impact of whaling and the goods it produces for the industry, verses the grace and beatury of this intelligent mammal of the sea.E44. The Search For LifeMar 24, 1974 · 55mDoes life exist outside this planet? The Viking lander will set down on Mars in July 1976 to try to find out just that. NOVA explores how life started on Earth and examines the Vi…E55. Last of the CuivaMar 31, 1974 · 55mHow does a primitive nomadic tribe of the Amazon basin cope with the encroachment of Western settlers? NOVA looks at both sides of the story, revealing the misunderstandings betwe…E66. Strange SleepApr 7, 1974 · 55mMedicine was transformed in the 19th century by the discovery of anesthesia; surgery, until then hasty, bloody and completely unable to deal with internal disorders, subsequently…E77. The Crab NebulaApr 14, 1974 · 55mIn 1054 AD, the Chinese recorded the explosion of a star so bright that it lit the sky for three weeks, even during the day. It was the explosion of a dying star that was bigger t…E88. Bird Brain: The Mystery of Bird NavigationApr 21, 1974 · 55mBirds migrate in search of perpetual summer, sometimes traveling as much as 20,000 miles every year. NOVA uses radar to track and identify migrating birds that travel at night, fo…E99. Are You Doing This for Me, Doctor?Apr 28, 1974 · 55mThe advance of medicine depends inevitably on the testing of experimental procedures on human volunteers from either the healthy or the sick. Yet such procedures are often dangero…E1010. The First Signs Of WashoeMay 5, 1974 · 55mWashoe is a chimp more like a person: she talks with her hands. NOVA visits with Washoe and her teachers—Professor Allen Gardner and Dr. Trixie Gardner—to learn more about this un…E1111. The Case of the Midwife ToadMay 12, 1974 · 55mWhen Paul Kammerer committed suicide in 1926, it was taken by most of his fellow biologists as a tacit admission of guilt that he had faked his experiments purporting to show the…E1212. Fusion: The Energy of PromiseMay 19, 1974 · 55m 10.0Nuclear fusion offers the promises of an unlimited, clean source of energy. But achieving fusion has proved one of the most difficult and elusive goals of the physicist. NOVA tell…E1313. The Mystery Of The AnasaziMay 26, 1974 · 55mWho were the people that built the first cities -- complete with apartment blocks -- in North America? They were the Anasazi Indians, who lived in the Southwest for some eight or…

About NOVA

NOVA (1974) is a documentary TV series.

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.

Watch every episode of NOVA online free in HD on VID-SRC, including the latest episode, season 53 episode 17.

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What is NOVA about?

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.

When was NOVA released?

NOVA first aired on Mar 3, 1974.

How long is NOVA?

NOVA has a runtime of 55m.

What is the rating of NOVA?

NOVA has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

What genre is NOVA?

NOVA is a documentary TV series.

How many seasons and episodes does NOVA have?

NOVA has 53 seasons and 1030 episodes.

When is the next episode of NOVA?

Airs in 32 days (Dec 16, 2026).

Is NOVA still airing?

Yes, NOVA is a returning series with new episodes still to come.

Which network airs NOVA?

NOVA airs on PBS.

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