

The Universe
From the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in a wondrous yet deadly adventure through space and time.
Where to watch The Universe in United States
Click a service to open The Universe there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Universe streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | TF1+ | — |
About The Universe
The Universe is a 2007 English-language documentary series. The cast is led by David Ackroyd, Erik Thompson. It spans 9 seasons and 88 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel.
The Universe was produced by Flight 33 Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on May 29, 2007, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- First aired
- May 29, 2007
- Last aired
- May 23, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 9 (88 episodes)
- Network
- History, H2
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Flight 33 Productions
Is The Universe worth watching?
The Universe holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 180 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary series.
With 9 seasons and 88 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy documentary, The Universe is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Universe
In United States, you can stream The Universe on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. 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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Cast of The Universe

David Ackroyd

Erik Thompson
The Universe — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Universe in United States?
The Universe is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Universe on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Universe is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Universe in?
The Universe is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Universe are there?
The Universe has 9 seasons with 88 episodes in total.
▸What is The Universe rated?
The Universe is rated TV-PG. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 180 ratings.











