7.8/1012 votes#1 - The Black Hole
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2005
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: N/A
7.6/1014 votes#2 - God Are You Out There?
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2005
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1010 votes#3 - When You Wish Upon a Star
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2005
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/1011 votes#4 - Venus Rising
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2005
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/1011 votes#5 - Unity
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2005
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1013 votes#6 - Where Men are Men
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2005
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
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...
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Network:BBC Two
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Black Hole" is the best rated episode of "Supernova" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Matt Lipsey and written by N/A, it aired on 10/11/2005. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "God Are You Out There?".