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How the Universe Works

Episode Ratings

IMDb ratings graph for every episode of How the Universe Works across all 11 seasons.

2010–2023 · 11 seasons · Science · Documentary
IMDb
8.9
8k ratings
TMDB
8.3
128 ratings
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Episode Ratings

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Episode ratings

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E2
8.4
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8.7
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E3
8.3
8.0
8.6
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E4
8.3
7.9
8.5
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E5
8.2
8.1
8.4
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E6
8.3
8.2
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8.1
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E8
8.3
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E9
8.5
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E11
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8.3
8.1
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Overview

A users' guide to the cosmos, from the Big Bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons: where did it all come from and how does it all fit together? A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.

NetworkScience
Runtime~42 min
Seasons11

How the Universe Works holds an IMDb rating of 8.9 from 8K votes. Across its 33 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S3E2 "The End of the Universe" at 8.7, and the lowest is S2E1 "Volcanoes - The Furnaces of Life" at 7.9. Season 3 is the strongest, averaging 8.5 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak8.7
S3E2The End of the Universe
Low point7.9
S2E1Volcanoes - The Furnaces of Life

Averages 8.3 across 33 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 3 at 8.5.

Average by season

Season 18.38 eps
Season 28.18 eps
Season 38.59 eps
Season 48.44 eps
Season 58.44 eps

Top-rated episodes

1S3E2The End of the Universe8.7
2S4E4Edge of the Solar System8.7
3S3E3Jupiter: Destroyer or Savior?8.6
4S3E8Our Voyage to the Stars8.6
5S4E5Dawn Of Life8.6

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does How the Universe Works have?

How the Universe Works has 93 episodes across 11 seasons.

How many seasons does How the Universe Works have?

How the Universe Works has 11 seasons.

What is How the Universe Works's IMDb rating?

How the Universe Works holds an IMDb rating of 8.9 from 8K votes.

What is the highest-rated episode of How the Universe Works?

The highest-rated episode of How the Universe Works is S3E2 “The End of the Universe”, rated 8.7 on IMDb.

What is the lowest-rated episode of How the Universe Works?

The lowest-rated episode of How the Universe Works is S2E1 “Volcanoes - The Furnaces of Life”, rated 7.9 on IMDb.

Which season of How the Universe Works is the best?

Season 3 is the highest-rated, averaging 8.5 per episode.