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The Best Episodes of Universe

Every episode of Universe ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Universe!

Professor Brian Cox journeys across the vastness of time and space revealing epic moments of sheer drama that changed the universe forever.

Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Two

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Universe" is "Black Holes: Heart of Darkness", rated 8.5/10 from 75 user votes. It was directed by Tom Hewitson and written by N/A. "Black Holes: Heart of Darkness" aired on 11/24/2021 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Milky Way: Island of Light".

  • Black Holes: Heart of Darkness
    8.5/10 75 votes

    #1 - Black Holes: Heart of Darkness

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/24/2021

    Prof Brian Cox journeys into a supermassive black hole - a monster that can destroy worlds, stop time, and is forcing us to reassess our understanding of reality.

    Director: Tom Hewitson

    Writer: N/A

  • The Milky Way: Island of Light
    8.3/10 75 votes

    #2 - The Milky Way: Island of Light

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/10/2021

    A space mission discovers the dramatic history of the Milky Way. Professor Brian Cox reveals how our galaxy endured multiple collisions as rival galaxies fought for survival.

    Director: Kenny Scott

    Writer: N/A

  • Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth
    8.2/10 93 votes

    #3 - Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/3/2021

    Professor Brian Cox questions whether we are alone in the universe. There might be more planets than stars in our galaxy - but will we find a second Earth?

    Director: Suzy Boyles

    Writer: N/A

  • The Big Bang: Before the Dawn
    8.2/10 65 votes

    #4 - The Big Bang: Before the Dawn

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/1/2021

    It’s the ultimate question: why are we here? Cutting-edge space missions take us back 13.8 billion years to the very beginning – the origin of the Universe.

    Director: Ashley Gething

    Writer: N/A

  • The Sun: God Star
    7.9/10 130 votes

    #5 - The Sun: God Star

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/27/2021

    Since the first star lit up the universe, they have been engines of creation. Professor Brian Cox reveals how, ultimately, stars brought life and meaning to the universe.

    Director: Ashley Gething

    Writer: N/A