How the Universe Works
A users' guide to the cosmos, from the Big Bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons: where did it all come from and how does it all fit together? A primer for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered.
Where to watch How the Universe Works in United States
HBO Max Amazon Channel
Discovery+ Amazon Channel
YouTube TV
Philo
Science Channel
HBO Max
Plex
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open How the Universe Works there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is How the Universe Works streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Discovery+, Discovery+ Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Discovery+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Discovery +, Discovery+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | Discovery+ Amazon Channel, Discovery+, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | — |
About How the Universe Works
How the Universe Works is a 2010 English-language documentary series. It spans 11 seasons and 93 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.
How the Universe Works was produced by Discovery and made in United States of America. It was first aired on April 25, 2010, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- First aired
- April 25, 2010
- Last aired
- April 2, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 11 (93 episodes)
- Network
- Science, Discovery
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Discovery
Is How the Universe Works worth watching?
How the Universe Works holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 121 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed documentary series.
With 11 seasons and 93 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy documentary, How the Universe Works is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch How the Universe Works
In United States, you can stream How the Universe Works on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, and Science Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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How the Universe Works — FAQs
▸Where can I watch How the Universe Works in United States?
How the Universe Works is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo in United States.
▸Is How the Universe Works on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — How the Universe Works is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is How the Universe Works in?
How the Universe Works is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of How the Universe Works are there?
How the Universe Works has 11 seasons with 93 episodes in total.
▸What is How the Universe Works rated?
How the Universe Works is rated TV-PG. It holds a 8.3/10 audience score from 121 ratings.
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