The Universe is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and History in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 18 June 2026.
Good to know
- Release date
- 2007-05-29
- Runtime
- 45m
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 9
- Episodes
- 88
- Network
- History, H2
- Status
- Ended
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Flight 33 Productions
About The Universe
The Universe is a 2007 web series in the Documentary genre, starring David Ackroyd and Erik Thompson. It spans 9 seasons and 88 episodes, and originally aired on History and H2. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 180 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Universe in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Seasons (9)
Cast
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Universe in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The Universe on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and History. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Is The Universe on Netflix?+
The Universe is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and History.
How many seasons of The Universe are there?+
The Universe has 9 seasons and 88 episodes in total.
Who stars in The Universe?+
The Universe stars David Ackroyd and Erik Thompson.
When did The Universe come out?+
The Universe is a 2007 web series.
What genre is The Universe?+
The Universe is Documentary series.
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