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Series Details: Nova

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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.


Upcoming Episodes

Rise of the Mammals (Episode #4617)
  • Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Friday, July 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
Ancient Maya Metropolis (Episode #4822)
  • Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Friday, August 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
Ancient Builders of the Amazon (Episode #5003)
  • Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Friday, August 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
When Whales Could Walk (Episode #5101)
  • Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
Building The Eiffel Tower (Episode #5103)
  • Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Friday, August 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
Lost Tombs of Notre Dame (Episode #5118)
  • Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Friday, August 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Monday, August 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU