The Universe S1E3 — The End of the Earth: Deep Space Threats to our Planet

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The Universe•Season 1•Episode 3

The End of the Earth: Deep Space Threats to our Planet

7.9/10 · 203 votesJun 12, 200745 min

Ranked #8 of 14 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Asteroids, comets, gamma ray bursts and the sun all combine to make the Earth a dangerous place to live. NASA's top brass and other scientists are arming themselves with the latest technology to pre-empt an apocalyptic attack. Watch and investigate bizarre, and terrifying apocalyptic scenarios and

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Seasons9

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Season 1 Episodes14

E1 8.0

Secrets of the Sun

E2 8.1

Mars: The Red Planet

E3 7.9Now viewing

The End of the Earth: Deep Space Threats to our Planet

E4 8.1

Jupiter: The Giant Planet

E5 7.9

The Moon

E6 7.6

Spaceship Earth

E7 7.9

The Inner Planets: Mercury & Venus

E8 8.2

Saturn: Lord of the Rings

E9 8.4

Alien Galaxies

E10 8.4

Life and Death of a Star

E11 7.9

The Outer Planets

E12 7.9

The Most Dangerous Place in the Universe

E13 7.7

Search for ET

E14 8.7

Beyond the Big Bang

Cast2

David Ackroyd

Erik Thompson

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Episode Summary

"The End of the Earth: Deep Space Threats to our Planet" is episode 3 of The Universe season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 203 votes, ranking #8 of 14 episodes this season (season average 8.1). It aired on June 12, 2007.

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