The BEST episodes of Our Universe

Every episode of Our Universe ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Our Universe!

Witness the remarkable story of our universe over billions of years and its inextricable link to life on Earth in this sweeping documentary series.

Last Updated: 3/31/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Turning Seasons
star
8.06
68 votes

#1 - Turning Seasons

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2022

Dive into the long year of the Alaskan brown bear through the Earth's seasonal cycle amid the frigid winter months and into the warmth of summer.

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Force of Attraction
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7.85
59 votes

#2 - Force of Attraction

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2022

Shaping our entire universe, gravity has set the stage for life. For two king penguins, it steered them toward their soulmates.

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Elemental
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7.84
68 votes

#3 - Elemental

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/2022

The elements that constitute every living being were formed within the very first stars. Today, a green sea turtle searches the ocean for them.

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Water World
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7.80
59 votes

#4 - Water World

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/22/2022

The story of water's miraculous arrival onto our planet and its pivotal role in the survival — and amusement — of a herd of elephants.

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The Cosmic Clock
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7.79
78 votes

#5 - The Cosmic Clock

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2022

From the womb to a final moment of peace, witness the steady ticking of the universe’s clock through the eyes of the chimpanzee.

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Chasing Starlight
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7.67
115 votes

#6 - Chasing Starlight

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/22/2022

A penetrating look at the sun as a vital source of energy and its impact on one cheetah’s search for food in the sprawling plains of the Serengeti.

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