Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking

Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking

2010
1 Season
7.8
Documentary

Hawking gives us the ultimate guide to the universe, a ripping yarn based on real science, spanning the whole of space and time -- from the nature of the universe itself, to the chances of alien life, and the real possibility of time travel.

Episodes

Aliens
E1Apr 25, 20101h

Aliens

Hawking joins science and imagination to explore one of the most important mysteries facing humankind — the possibility of alien, intelligent life and the likelihood of future "contact." Traveling from the moons of Jupiter to a galaxy maybe not so far, far away, he'll introduce us to possible alien life forms — in stunning CGI — that face the same universal trials of adaptation and survival as the residents of Earth.

Time Travel
E2Apr 25, 20101h

Time Travel

"Is Time Travel Possible?" Hawking explores the world's favorite scientific 'what if?' warping the very fabric of time and space as he goes. From killing your grandfather to riding a black hole, see how time travel may actually come true.

The Story of Everything
E3May 2, 20101h

The Story of Everything

The world's most famous living scientist presents the wonders of the universe, revealing the splendor and majesty of the cosmos as never seen before. See how the universe began, how it creates stars, black holes and life -- and how everything will end.

Top Cast

Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking

Himself

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Stephen Hawking

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Melissa Ricci

Laura Jesson