8.0/10132 votes#1 - 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
8.2/1095 votes#2 - 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
8.3/1076 votes#3 - 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
8.5/1075 votes#4 - 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
8.2/1067 votes#5 - 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 Best Episodes of Universe Season 1
Every episode of Universe Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Universe Season 1!
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
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Sun: God Star" is the best rated episode of "Universe" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 132 votes. Directed by Ashley Gething and written by N/A, it aired on 10/27/2021. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth".