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NOVA premiered in 1974 on PBS (TV network) and is still running. Next episode: Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 9:00 PM ET.

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Show facts

Originally onPBS (TV network)
StatusRunning
PremieredMar 3, 1974
AirsWednesdays at 9:00 PM ET
GenresNatureHistory
TypeDocumentary
Episode lengthabout 61 min
LanguageEnglish

Episodes

Next episodeS53 E16 · “Evolution: The Mating Game”
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 9:00 PM ET
Latest episodeS53 E15 · “Evolution: Body Builders”
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 9:00 PM ET

About NOVA

NOVA brings you stories from the frontlines of science and engineering, answering the big questions of today and tomorrow, from how our ancestors lived, to whether parallel universes exist, to how technology will transform our lives.

Summary from TVmaze (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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Questions & answers

Where can I watch NOVA?

NOVA originally premiered on PBS, a TV network. That is where new episodes are released first. Older seasons may also be licensed to other services; check your service for current availability.

Is NOVA still running?

Yes. TVmaze lists NOVA as running, with the next episode on Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 9:00 PM ET.

When is the next episode of NOVA?

S53 E16 "Evolution: The Mating Game" is scheduled for Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 9:00 PM ET on PBS.

Data: TVmaze, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; show data checked Nov 3, 2026. TVmaze records the network or streaming service where each show originally premiered — not every service that may carry it today. Availability can change and may differ by plan; check the service before you subscribe. Tachlis links only to official sites, never to unofficial streams.