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Nova
NOVA is the highest rated science series on television and one of television's most acclaimed series, having won every major television award, most of them many times over. The series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology, and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Upcoming episodes
Fri., January 9, 2009
1:00 am
(60 minutes)
An intriguing look at British explorer John Franklin's 1845 attempt to discover a route from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada, which featured a 129-man expedition sailing two retrofitted warships.
Fri., January 9, 2009
1:00 am
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Prisoners of the Ice
An intriguing look at British explorer John Franklin's 1845 attempt to discover a route from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada, which featured a 129-man expedition sailing two retrofitted warships.
Tue., January 13, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Ice Survivors
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Tue., January 13, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Tue., January 13, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Ice Survivors
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Wed., January 14, 2009
1:00 am
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Ice Survivors
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Wed., January 14, 2009
6:00 am
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Ice Survivors
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Wed., January 14, 2009
6:00 am
(60 minutes)
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Wed., January 14, 2009
9:00 am
(60 minutes)
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Wed., January 14, 2009
10:00 am
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Ice Survivors
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Wed., January 14, 2009
2:00 pm
(60 minutes)
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Wed., January 14, 2009
3:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Ice Survivors
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Thu., January 15, 2009
2:00 am
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Ice Survivors
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Thu., January 15, 2009
2:00 am
(60 minutes)
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Fri., January 16, 2009
1:00 am
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Ice Survivors
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Fri., January 16, 2009
1:00 am
(60 minutes)
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Fri., January 16, 2009
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Ice Survivors
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Sat., January 17, 2009
3:00 am
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Ice Survivors
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Sat., January 17, 2009
8:00 am
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Ice Survivors
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Sat., January 17, 2009
12:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Ice Survivors
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Sat., January 17, 2009
5:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Ice Survivors
A fascinating account of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's 1903 journey from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada. Amundsen set sail using a light ship and a small crew.
Tue., January 20, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)
The Season 35 finale examines California's alternative-energy efforts with help from such eco-celebrities as Ed Begley Jr. and Bill Nye ("The Science Guy"). Included: San Francisco's Luscious Garage, which makes custom plug-in hybrids.
Rating: TV-G
Tue., January 20, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)
The Big Energy Gamble
The Season 35 finale examines California's alternative-energy efforts with help from such eco-celebrities as Ed Begley Jr. and Bill Nye ("The Science Guy"). Included: San Francisco's Luscious Garage, which makes custom plug-in hybrids.
Rating: TV-G
Tue., January 20, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)
The Big Energy Gamble
The Season 35 finale examines California's alternative-energy efforts with help from such eco-celebrities as Ed Begley Jr. and Bill Nye ("The Science Guy"). Included: San Francisco's Luscious Garage, which makes custom plug-in hybrids.
Rating: TV-G
Previously aired episodes
Thu., January 8, 2009
2:00 am
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Prisoners of the Ice
An intriguing look at British explorer John Franklin's 1845 attempt to discover a route from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada, which featured a 129-man expedition sailing two retrofitted warships.
Thu., January 8, 2009
2:00 am
(60 minutes)
An intriguing look at British explorer John Franklin's 1845 attempt to discover a route from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada, which featured a 129-man expedition sailing two retrofitted warships.
Wed., January 7, 2009
2:00 pm
(60 minutes)
An intriguing look at British explorer John Franklin's 1845 attempt to discover a route from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada, which featured a 129-man expedition sailing two retrofitted warships.
Wed., January 7, 2009
9:00 am
(60 minutes)
An intriguing look at British explorer John Franklin's 1845 attempt to discover a route from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada, which featured a 129-man expedition sailing two retrofitted warships.
Wed., January 7, 2009
6:00 am
(60 minutes)
An intriguing look at British explorer John Franklin's 1845 attempt to discover a route from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada, which featured a 129-man expedition sailing two retrofitted warships.
Tue., January 6, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)
An intriguing look at British explorer John Franklin's 1845 attempt to discover a route from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada, which featured a 129-man expedition sailing two retrofitted warships.
Tue., January 6, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Arctic Passage: Prisoners of the Ice
An intriguing look at British explorer John Franklin's 1845 attempt to discover a route from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada, which featured a 129-man expedition sailing two retrofitted warships.
Sat., January 3, 2009
3:00 am
(60 minutes)
An in-depth look at NASA's Mars missions observes earthbound scientists directing the rovers, details the discovery of subsurface ice and examines whether the evidence suggests past or present life on the Red Planet.
Rating: TV-G
Sat., January 3, 2009
3:00 am
(60 minutes)
Is There Life on Mars?
An in-depth look at NASA's Mars missions observes earthbound scientists directing the rovers, details the discovery of subsurface ice and examines whether the evidence suggests past or present life on the Red Planet.
Rating: TV-G
Channel guide
 |  |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via antenna | 26 | 26.4 | 26.2 | 26.1 | 26.3 |
| Comcast | 26 | 202 | 200 | 220 | 201 |
| Cox | 26 | 802 | 800 | 726 | 801 |
| Verizon FIOS | 26 | 473 | 474 | 526 | 472 |
| RCN | 26 | 164 | |||
| DirecTV | 26 | ||||
| Dish Network | 26 |
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