NOVA S53E16 — Evolution: The Mating Game

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NOVA•Season 53•Episode 16

Evolution: The Mating Game

7.0/10 · 12 votesNov 4, 202654 min

Ranked #15 of 16 in Season 53•−0.5 vs season avg

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Sex changed everything – evolutionarily speaking, that is. By shuffling the genetic deck it unleashed variation, fueling diversity and throwing evolution into overdrive. But how did this radical innovation begin? From the first exchange of genes to the origins of males and females, uncover the

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Episode Summary

"Evolution: The Mating Game" is episode 16 of NOVA season 53. It scored 7.0/10 from 12 votes, ranking #15 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on November 4, 2026.

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