Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(146 votes)

   #1 - The Sun: God Star

   S1:E110/27/2021

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Ashley Gething

   Writer:Unknown
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   8.2/10(109 votes)

   #2 - Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth

   S1:E211/3/2021

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Suzy Boyles

   Writer:Unknown
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   8.3/10(89 votes)

   #3 - The Milky Way: Island of Light

   S1:E311/10/2021

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Kenny Scott

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   8.5/10(89 votes)

   #4 - Black Holes: Heart of Darkness

   S1:E411/24/2021

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Tom Hewitson

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   8.2/10(78 votes)

   #5 - The Big Bang: Before the Dawn

   S1:E512/1/2021

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Ashley Gething

   Writer:Unknown