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How the Universe Works S7E8 — Hunt for Alien Life
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How the Universe Works•Season 7•Episode 8

Hunt for Alien Life

8.4/10 · 77 votesFeb 26, 201942 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 7•−0.1 vs season avg

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The latest discoveries suggest life beyond this planet; scientists investigate if earth's life began elsewhere in the universe, and whether humans need to evolve to know for sure.

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Cast18

Mike Rowe

Mike Rowe

Narrator

Phil Plait

Phil Plait

Self - Astronomer

Michelle Thaller

Michelle Thaller

Self - Astronomer

Hakeem Muata Oluseyi

Hakeem Muata Oluseyi

Self - Astrophysicist

N

Nina Lanza

Self - Planetary Scientist

M

Moogega Cooper

Self - Planetary Protection Engineer

J

Jani Radebaugh

Self - Planetary Scientist

C

Chris Mckay

Self - Astrobiologist

Dan Durda

Dan Durda

Self - Planetary Scientist

James S. Bullock

James S. Bullock

Self - Astrophysicist

Carly Howett

Carly Howett

Self - Planetary Scientist

P

Paul M Sutter

Self - Astrophysicist

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Episode Summary

"Hunt for Alien Life" is episode 8 of How the Universe Works season 7. It scored 8.4/10 from 77 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.5). It aired on February 26, 2019.

Next: E9 · Finding the New EarthBest of Season 7