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

Chasing Pluto (Episode #4213)

• Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, July 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, July 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Black Hole Apocalypse (Episode #4501)

• Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, July 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Black Hole Universe (Episode #4502)

• Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, July 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, July 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Pluto and Beyond (Episode #4601)

• Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, July 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  

The Planets: Mars (Episode #4613)

• Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

The Planets: Jupiter (Episode #4614)

• Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

The Planets: Saturn (Episode #4615)

• Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Alaskan Dinosaurs (Episode #4821)

• Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, June 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, June 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Revolutionary War Weapons (Episode #5207)

• Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, July 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET / 3:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, July 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Secrets of the Forest (Episode #5208)

• Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, June 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, June 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Ancient Desert Death Trap (Episode #5217)

• Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, June 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Athens: Birth of Democracy (Episode #5307)

• Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, July 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT on WFSU