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NOVA•Season 10•Episode 4

The Miracle of Life

7.4/10 · 36 votesFeb 15, 198355 min

Ranked #9 of 9 in Season 10•−0.5 vs season avg

NOVA presents the first film ever made of the incredible chain of events which turns a sperm and an egg into a newborn baby. Amazing photographic techniques give the viewers the feeling of being reduced to the size of cells, following the sperm on its

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Episode Summary

"The Miracle of Life" is episode 4 of NOVA season 10. It scored 7.4/10 from 36 votes, ranking #9 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on February 15, 1983.

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