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  • Last episode S43E9 aired 2015-11-19
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aired 2015-11-19 (8 years ago)
Making North America: Part 3
Season: 43 | Episode: 9
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Seen in more than 100 countries, NOVA is the most watched science television series in the world and the most watched documentary series on PBS. It is also one of television's most acclaimed series, having won every major television award, most of them many times over.

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PBS Started: Mar/03/1974
Usually airs on: Wednesday

Type: Documentary
Genres: Discovery/Science Educational
Country: US US
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