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Best Episodes of The Planets and Beyond
Dwarf Planets: Aliens Among Us
S2 Ep11
8.1
28th Aug 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores dwarf planets, mysterious worlds like Pluto that are too small to be a planet, but are home to some of the universe's biggest secrets.
Comets: Mysteries from the Deep
S2 Ep8
8.1
7th Aug 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino reveals the alien secrets of comets, strange visitors from deep space that might be responsible for life on Earth.
Alien Oceans: Search for Life
S2 Ep15
8.0
25th Sep 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the mysterious oceans of the solar system, where the latest discoveries provide new clues in the search for alien life.
Alien Moons: The Next Earth
S2 Ep14
8.0
18th Sep 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino journeys to the alien moons of the solar system and discovers if these strange worlds could be habitable for life beyond Earth.
Mercury: The Cursed Planet
S2 Ep7
7.9
31st Jul 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores Mercury, a deadly and tiny planet that faces constant attacks from the Sun, and which might one day pose a threat to all life on Earth.
Alien Stars: Mystery of the Monsters
S2 Ep12
7.9
4th Sep 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino journeys to the deadliest stars in the universe, where terrifying suns can rip apart planets but may be integral to life on Earth.
The Solar System: Alien Origins
S2 Ep10
7.7
21st Aug 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino uncovers the strange and violent birth of the solar system, and reveals how its planets were built from the wreckage of bygone alien worlds.
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Alien Galaxies: The Strange Secrets
S2 Ep6
7.2
24th Jul 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the universe's strangest alien galaxies, strange places that could be home to extraterrestrial life and deadly supermassive black holes.
Earth: The Secret History
S2 Ep1
7.3
20th Mar 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino uses the latest science to reveal the strange secrets of planet earth, and explores whether alien earths exist elsewhere in the universe.
Ends of the Solar System: Strange Frontiers
S2 Ep4
7.3
10th Apr 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino uses the latest NASA discoveries to explore the dark and mysterious frontiers of our solar system.
Pluto: The Secret Science
S1 Ep6
7.4
26th Sep 2017
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the dwarf planet Pluto, a tiny frozen world surrounded in secrets; using the latest science, he investigates the possibility of life in its mysterious ocean.
Alien Planets: Cosmic Nightmares
S2 Ep2
7.4
27th Mar 2018
Astronaut Mike Massismino uncovers the violent secrets of the most deadly planets outside our solar system.
Venus: The Hell Planet
S1 Ep3
7.4
5th Sep 2017
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores Venus, a hellish planet covered in active volcanoes and dense clouds. Using cutting edge technology, he decodes the secrets beneath this volatile planet and investigates if Earth could be heading towards the same fate.
Milky Way: The Monster Inside
S2 Ep3
7.5
3rd Apr 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the dark secret of the Milky Way, the home to both Earth and a terrifying supermassive black hole.
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Jupiter: King of the Planets
S1 Ep1
7.6
22nd Aug 2017
Astronaut Mike Massimino leads a journey to Jupiter where he investigates the planet's deepest mysteries and tries to discover if its origins make it the sun's secret twin.
Mars: The Definitive Guide
S1 Ep2
7.7
29th Aug 2017
Astronaut Mike Massimino reveals the answers to some of the greatest mysteries on the Red Planet. Using the most detailed survey of Mars ever created, he discovers the dark history of our closest neighbor.
Venus: The Hell Planet
S1 Ep3
7.4
5th Sep 2017
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores Venus, a hellish planet covered in active volcanoes and dense clouds. Using cutting edge technology, he decodes the secrets beneath this volatile planet and investigates if Earth could be heading towards the same fate.
Saturn: Mysteries Among the Rings
S1 Ep4
7.5
12th Sep 2017
Astronaut Mike Massimino reveals the mysterious secrets of Saturn and its rings; using the latest science from the Cassini mission, he explores the planet's giant icy geysers, powerful hurricanes, and moon that may be hiding extraterrestrial life.
Planet 9: The Lost World
S1 Ep5
7.5
19th Sep 2017
Astronaut Mike Massimino investigates the possibility of a giant ninth planet at the edge of the solar system; using the latest technology, he reveals the incredible secrets of this mysterious world.
Pluto: The Secret Science
S1 Ep6
7.4
26th Sep 2017
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the dwarf planet Pluto, a tiny frozen world surrounded in secrets; using the latest science, he investigates the possibility of life in its mysterious ocean.
Alien Worlds: Stranger Than Fiction
S1 Ep7
7.6
3rd Oct 2017
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the incredible new alien planets being found daily by astronomers; using the latest science, he investigates everything from worlds that appear to eat light to planets that resemble Earth in shocking ways.
The Moon: Earth's Guardian Angel
S1 Ep8
7.6
10th Oct 2017
Astronaut Mike Massimino reveals the mysterious secrets of the moon, a world permanently tied to Earth; using new research, he uncovers the mysterious origin of the moon and how it kick-started life on Earth.
