TV series · 2010 · Where to watch
How the Universe Works
Updated November 2, 2026
How the Universe Works is streaming free on Plex right now, and on eleven more services. Here is every US option, what each one costs, and which is worth using.
This educational series explores the universe from the Big Bang through galaxies, stars, planets, and moons. Narration and explanations from scientists, supported by vivid visualizations, introduce major cosmic ideas and ask how everything came to exist and fit together.
- Year
- 2010–2023
- TMDB rating
- 8.3/10 · 127 votes
- Genre
- Documentary
- Length
- 11 seasons · 93 episodes
- Network
- Science, Discovery
- Rated
- TV-PG
Streaming now
- Subscription DirecTV On Demand Watch
- Subscription Discovery+ (Via Amazon Prime)HD Watch
- Subscription HBO (Via Hulu) Watch
- Subscription HBO MaxHD Watch
- Subscription MAX (Via Amazon Prime)HD Watch
- Subscription Max Roku Channel Watch
- Subscription PhiloHD Watch
- Subscription Science GOHD Watch
- Free PlexHD Watch
- Buy AmazonHD · from $2.99/ep Watch
- Buy AppleTVHD · from $2.99/ep Watch
- Buy Fandango at HomeHD · from $2.99/ep Watch
How to watch How the Universe Works
The cheapest way to watch How the Universe Works is free: Plex carries the series with ads and no subscription.
If you would rather skip the ads, it is also included with a subscription to DirecTV On Demand, Discovery+ (Via Amazon Prime), HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, MAX (Via Amazon Prime), Max Roku Channel, Philo and Science GO.
To own it instead, you can buy an episode from $2.99 on Amazon, AppleTV and Fandango at Home.
How the Universe Works ended in 2023 after eleven seasons and 93 episodes, so what is listed above is the complete run — nothing new is coming.
it originally aired on Science and Discovery.
Trailer
Common questions
Is How the Universe Works on Prime Video?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, How the Universe Works is on Prime Video in the US to buy from $2.99.
Is How the Universe Works on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, How the Universe Works is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on DirecTV On Demand, Discovery+ (Via Amazon Prime) and HBO (Via Hulu) instead.
Can I watch How the Universe Works for free?
Yes — Plex streams it free with ads, no subscription needed.
How many seasons of How the Universe Works are there?
There are eleven seasons, and the series has ended.
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