Series Details: Nova

Nova

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.

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Upcoming Episodes

Polar Extremes (Episode #4701)

• Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM ET / 3:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Arctic Sinkholes (Episode #4901)

• Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Ice Age Footprints (Episode #4908)

• Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM ET / 3:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

London Super Tunnel (Episode #5001)

• Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Star Chasers of Senegal (Episode #5002)

• Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Your Brain: Perception Deception (Episode #5009)

• Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Your Brain: Who's In Control? (Episode #5010)

• Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Hunt for the Oldest Dna (Episode #5104)

• Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

What Are UFOs? (Episode #5201)

• Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Asteroids: Spark of Life? (Episode #5301)

• Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire (Episode #5302)

• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU