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

The Planets: Mars (Episode #4613)

• Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

The Planets: Jupiter (Episode #4614)

• Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM CT on WFSU
  

Why Ships Crash (Episode #4909)

• Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Your Brain: Perception Deception (Episode #5009)

• Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, April 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

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

• Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, April 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM CT on WFSU
  

Pompeii's Secret Underworld (Episode #5205)

• Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, March 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Baltimore Bridge Collapse (Episode #5206)

• Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Rain Bombs (Episode #5305)

• Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Stone Age Temple Mystery (Episode #5306)

• Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  

Athens: Birth of Democracy (Episode #5307)

• Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  
• Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM CT on WFSU
  

Return to the Moon (Episode #5308)

• Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  
• Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU