The Universe (TV series)

The Universe
Title screenshot of Seasons 1–3.
Created byFlight 33 Productions
Narrated byErik Thompson
Gerrard McArthur (UK version)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons9
No. of episodes88 (List of episodes)
Production
Running time44 minutes (for 1-hour episodes)
91 minutes (for 2-hour episodes)
Production companiesFlight 33 Productions (81 episodes)
Workaholic Productions (1 episode)
Original release
NetworkHistory Channel
ReleaseMay 29, 2007 (2007-05-29) –
May 23, 2015 (2015-05-23)[1]
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The Universe is an American documentary television series that features computer-generated imagery and computer graphics of astronomical objects in the universe plus interviews with experts who study in the fields of cosmology, astronomy, and astrophysics. The program was produced by Flight 33 Productions and Workaholic Productions.

The series premiered on May 29, 2007, on the History Channel and four subsequent seasons were aired until 2010. Starting from October 25, 2011, new episodes aired exclusively on H2 through May 23, 2015.[2]

The series is rebroadcast on Viceland and Story Television.

  1. ^ "UNIVERSE, THE (HISTORY)". Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  2. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: New Network Name Becomes History - Additional programming planned as H2 replaces HI". Broadcasting & Cable. September 2, 2011. Retrieved December 3, 2011.