5 episodes
Universe - Season 1
First aired Oct 27, 2021Season 1
Browse all 5 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.
Episodes
Episode 1
The Sun: God Star
Oct 27, 202145 min3 votes
Since the first star lit up the universe, they have been engines of creation. Professor Brian Cox reveals how, ultimately, stars brought life and meaning to the universe.
Episode 2
Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth
Nov 3, 202148 min3 votes
Professor Brian Cox questions whether we are alone in the universe. There might be more planets than stars in our galaxy - but will we find a second Earth?
Episode 3
The Milky Way: Island of Light
Nov 10, 202146 min4 votes
A space mission discovers the dramatic history of the Milky Way. Professor Brian Cox reveals how our galaxy endured multiple collisions as rival galaxies fought for survival.
Episode 4
Black Holes: Heart of Darkness
Nov 24, 202147 min4 votes
Prof Brian Cox journeys into a supermassive black hole - a monster that can destroy worlds, stop time, and is forcing us to reassess our understanding of reality.
Episode 5
The Big Bang: Before the Dawn
Dec 1, 202146 min3 votes
It’s the ultimate question: why are we here? Cutting-edge space missions take us back 13.8 billion years to the very beginning – the origin of the Universe.