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How the Universe Works S3E4 — First Second of the Big Bang
8.5
How the Universe Works•Season 3•Episode 4

First Second of the Big Bang

8.5/10 · 133 votesJul 30, 201442 min

Ranked #4 of 9 in Season 3•matches the season avg

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The first second of the Universe, the creation of everything when space, time, matter and energy burst into existence. It is the most important second in history, which seals the Universe’s fate and defines everything that comes after - including us.

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Episode Summary

"First Second of the Big Bang" is episode 4 of How the Universe Works season 3. It scored 8.5/10 from 133 votes, ranking #4 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.5). It aired on July 30, 2014.

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