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The Best Episodes of Supernova Season 1

Every episode of Supernova Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Supernova Season 1!

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Supernova is a British comedy series produced by Hartswood Films and jointly commissioned by the BBC in the UK and UKTV in Australia. It follows Dr Paul Hamilton, a Welsh astronomer, who leaves a dull

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Supernova Season 1 Episode 1 - The Black Hole
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #1 - The Black Hole

    S1:E1

    Paul, a gaffe-prone but brilliant space scientist who escapes the drudgery of his life in London to take up a field position at a remote Australian observatory. He meets his new, quirky, work colleagues. Paul attempts to adapt to the unfamiliar surroundings and has a slight mishap with a telescope lens.

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Supernova Season 1 Episode 2 - God Are You Out There?
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    #2 - God Are You Out There?

    S1:E2

    After recovering from a near fatal encounter with a black swamp toad, Paul thinks he sees the face of God in space. Rachel warns him to keep his mouth shut, as she's seen too many good scientists ruin their careers because of one brief brush with faith. But the team see the phenomenon for themselves and are convinced. Shortly after reporting it to a reputable journal the truth is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Supernova Season 1 Episode 3 - When You Wish Upon a Star
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #3 - When You Wish Upon a Star

    S1:E3

    Paul is overwhelmed when his colleagues throw a surprise birthday party for him. But he then receives a call from girl friend Ruth with an exciting surprise - she is in Australia and on her way to the Observatory. How can he get rid of her and live his own life?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Supernova Season 1 Episode 4 - Venus Rising
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Venus Rising

    S1:E4

    Planet of love Venus rises, so hormones in the Observatory rise with it. As a result, Paul's lack of a sex life becomes a focal point and he decides that the best way to shut up his co-workers is to pretend he is having an affair with a girl he met at the pub. The lie gets bigger and bigger as to Paul's surprise, it brings him unexpected bonuses. Rachel seems to become attracted to him and he earns more responsibility at the Observatory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Supernova Season 1 Episode 5 - Unity
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Unity

    S1:E5

    After discovering a new planet, Paul makes the choice of naming it 'Unity' to make it a symbol of the togetherness he believes exists between his colleagues. To find out about the discovery, a film crew arrive to interview Paul but he learns how science is no different from real life - as Rachel is instead seduced into the spotlight because beauty sells.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Supernova Season 1 Episode 6 - Where Men are Men
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Where Men are Men

    S1:E6

    Paul becomes depressed after solving the mystery of how the Universe will end. Soon after, the local thug challenges him to a duel. In looking for answers, Paul turns to the desert, and Bill ends up teaching him what it means to be a real man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Black Hole" is the best rated episode of "Supernova" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Matt Lipsey and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/11/2005. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "God Are You Out There?".