The BEST episodes of The Elegant Universe

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

Eleven dimensions, parallel universes, and a world made out of strings. It's not science fiction, it's string theory.

Last Updated: 1/5/2024Network: PBSStatus: Ended
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Einstein's Dream
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8.46
189 votes

#1 - Einstein's Dream

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/2003

Today, Einstein's goal of combining the physical laws of the universe in one theory that explains it all is the Holy Grail of modern physics.

Writer: Brian Greene
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Welcome to the 11th Dimension
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8.01
98 votes

#2 - Welcome to the 11th Dimension

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2003

String theory is radically changing our ideas about the nature of space, opening up the possibility that extra dimensions, rips in the fabric of space, and parallel universes actually exist.

Writer: Brian Greene
String's the Thing
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7.84
125 votes

#3 - String's the Thing

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/2003

In order to solve some of the deepest mysteries of the universe, the rules that govern large objects like galaxies must be combined with the rules that govern small objects like subatomic particles.

Writer: Brian Greene
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