Everything we know about NOVA
NOVA is a documentary series, made for PBS. NOVA releases on October 7, 2026 on YouTube TV. It currently spans 53 seasons and 1029 episodes. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score on TMDB from 143 votes.
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Where to watch NOVA
US options (data via TMDB / JustWatch) — availability varies by region, confirm on the platform.
YouTube TV
PBS
PBS America Amazon Channel
PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At Home
Key details
| Type | TV series · Documentary |
| Release date | October 7, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Where to watch | YouTube TV |
| Network | PBS |
| Seasons | 53 · 1029 episodes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Language | EN |
| Audience score | 7.1/10 (TMDB, 143 votes) |
Upcoming episodes
Next episode S53 E12 · Space Wars airs in …
| Episode | Title | Airs |
| S53 E12 | Space Wars | Oct 8, 2026 |
| S53 E13 | Evolution: Brain Power | Oct 15, 2026 |
| S53 E14 | Evolution: Need to Feed | Oct 22, 2026 |
| S53 E15 | Evolution: Body Builders | Oct 29, 2026 |
| S53 E16 | Evolution: The Mating Game | Nov 5, 2026 |
| S53 E17 | Evolution: On the Run | Nov 12, 2026 |
Seasons & episodes
| Season | Episodes | Premiered |
| Season 1 | 13 | March 3, 1974 |
| Season 2 | 17 | November 3, 1974 |
| Season 3 | 20 | January 4, 1976 |
| Season 4 | 19 | January 5, 1977 |
| Season 5 | 21 | January 4, 1978 |
| Season 6 | 19 | January 4, 1979 |
| Season 7 | 20 | January 15, 1980 |
| Season 8 | 20 | January 6, 1981 |
| Season 9 | 19 | January 10, 1982 |
| Season 10 | 21 | January 18, 1983 |
| Season 11 | 20 | January 17, 1984 |
| Season 12 | 20 | January 15, 1985 |
| Season 13 | 21 | January 21, 1986 |
| Season 14 | 21 | January 20, 1987 |
| Season 15 | 22 | January 19, 1988 |
| Season 16 | 20 | January 17, 1989 |
| Season 17 | 20 | January 9, 1990 |
| Season 18 | 19 | January 8, 1991 |
| Season 19 | 20 | January 14, 1992 |
| Season 20 | 20 | January 5, 1993 |
| Season 21 | 20 | January 18, 1994 |
| Season 22 | 13 | January 8, 1995 |
| Season 23 | 19 | October 10, 1995 |
| Season 24 | 21 | October 1, 1996 |
| Season 25 | 20 | October 7, 1997 |
| Season 26 | 20 | October 6, 1998 |
| Season 27 | 21 | October 5, 1999 |
| Season 28 | 17 | October 24, 2000 |
| Season 29 | 17 | October 2, 2001 |
| Season 30 | 16 | September 3, 2002 |
| Season 31 | 18 | September 30, 2003 |
| Season 32 | 18 | September 28, 2004 |
| Season 33 | 20 | September 20, 2005 |
| Season 34 | 15 | September 5, 2006 |
| Season 35 | 17 | October 9, 2007 |
| Season 36 | 17 | October 7, 2008 |
| Season 37 | 18 | October 6, 2009 |
| Season 38 | 18 | October 19, 2010 |
| Season 39 | 19 | September 7, 2011 |
| Season 40 | 20 | October 10, 2012 |
| Season 41 | 22 | September 11, 2013 |
| Season 42 | 22 | September 10, 2014 |
| Season 43 | 22 | September 16, 2015 |
| Season 44 | 28 | September 7, 2016 |
| Season 45 | 23 | January 10, 2018 |
| Season 46 | 23 | January 2, 2019 |
| Season 47 | 16 | February 5, 2020 |
| Season 48 | 25 | January 14, 2021 |
| Season 49 | 19 | February 2, 2022 |
| Season 50 | 18 | February 1, 2023 |
| Season 51 | 18 | January 31, 2024 |
| Season 52 | 20 | January 22, 2025 |
| Season 53 | 17 | January 21, 2026 |
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