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The Universe (TV series)

American TV documentary series (2007–2015)

Summary

American TV documentary series (2007–2015)

Field	Value
image	The Universe title card.jpg
caption	Title screenshot of Seasons 1–3.
runtime	44 minutes (for 1-hour episodes)
91 minutes (for 2-hour episodes)
creator	Flight 33 Productions
narrated	Erik Thompson
Gerrard McArthur (UK version)
country	United States
language	English
company	Flight 33 Productions (81 episodes)
Workaholic Productions (1 episode)
network	History Channel
first_aired
last_aired
num_seasons	9
num_episodes	88 (List of episodes)

91 minutes (for 2-hour episodes) Gerrard McArthur (UK version) Workaholic Productions (1 episode) The Universe is an American documentary television series that features computer-generated imagery and computer graphics of astronomical objects in the universe plus interviews with experts who study in the fields of cosmology, astronomy, and astrophysics. The program was produced by Flight 33 Productions and Workaholic Productions.

The series premiered on May 29, 2007, on the History Channel and four subsequent seasons were aired until 2010. Starting from October 25, 2011, new episodes aired exclusively on H2 through May 23, 2015.

The series is rebroadcast on Viceland and Story Television.

Format

The series covers topics concerning space exploration, the Solar System, and astronomical objects in the universe. It shows CGI renderings of these aforementioned, video footage, photographs, and views from scientists, project managers, engineers, advocates, writers and other experts. The episode "7 Wonders of the Solar System", and Season 6 were produced in 3D. The last two seasons focus on ancient mysteries that related to the universe and retitled as The Universe: Ancient Mysteries Solved.

Episodes

Season 1: 2007

Season 2: 2007–08

Season 3: 2008–09

Season 4: 2009

Season 5: 2010

Season 6: 2011

Season 7: 2012

Season 8: 2014

Season 9: 2015

References

;General references

References

"UNIVERSE, THE (HISTORY)".
(September 2, 2011). "EXCLUSIVE: New Network Name Becomes History - Additional programming planned as H2 replaces HI".
"Flight 33-Info". Flight 33.
"Episode Detail: Microscopic Universe". [[TV Guide]].
"Episode Detail: Ride the Comet". [[TV Guide]].
"Episode Detail: When Space Changed History". [[TV Guide]].
"The Universe Episode Guide - Season 8". [[History (U.S. TV channel).

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