Wonders of Life(2013)
Overview
Physicist and professor Brian Cox travels across the globe to uncover the secrets of the most extraordinary phenomenon in the universe: life.
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Season 1
5 episodes • 2013Avg: 8.3
Season 1
5 episodes • 2013Avg: 8.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What Is Life? | Jan 27, 2013 | 8.3 |
| 2 | Expanding Universe | Feb 3, 2013 | 8.5 |
| 3 | Endless Forms Most Beautiful | Feb 10, 2013 | 8.5 |
| 4 | Size Matters | Feb 17, 2013 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Home | Feb 24, 2013 | 8.0 |
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