How the Universe Works

10 Best Episodes of How the Universe Works - Season 4

A users' guide to the cosmos, from the Big Bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons: where did it all come from and how does it all fit together? A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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How the Universe Works - S4E2

#8 - Earth, Venus's Evil Twin (Season 4 - Episode 2)

An examination of Venus; and what it may indicate about Earth's future.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 99 votes.

How the Universe Works - S4E8

#7 - Forces of Mass Construction (Season 4 - Episode 8)

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Scientists attempt to understand how this strange force of magnetism works.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 109 votes.

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#6 - Secret History of the Moon (Season 4 - Episode 6)

The incredible secrets of the moon are revealed; the moon might be responsible for life on Earth.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 114 votes.

How the Universe Works - S4E1

#5 - How the Universe Built Your Car (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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Beneath the hood of your car lies the history of the Universe. The iron in your chassis, the gold in your stereo and the copper in your electronics all owe their existence to violent cosmic events that took place billions of years ago.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 98 votes.

How the Universe Works - S4E7

#4 - The First Oceans (Season 4 - Episode 7)

For years, scientists suspected that the oceans came from molecules delivered to Earth from distant stars by asteroids, but a new discovery suggests that their true origins may be more exotic.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 103 votes.

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#3 - Edge of the Solar System (Season 4 - Episode 4)

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Huge magnetic bubbles millions of miles wide; strange invisible matter, and a death star tearing through bands of icy comets, flinging them into violent orbits.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 124 votes.

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#2 - Dawn Of Life (Season 4 - Episode 5)

Discovering how life on Earth came to be; the possibility that life on Earth come from another planet.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 96 votes.

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#1 - Monster Black Hole (Season 4 - Episode 3)

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A look inside the supermassive black hole in the center of the Milky Way to discover terrifying secrets about parallel universes, wormholes, and space-time.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 133 votes.

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