As the world gears up to witness Halley's Comet in 1986, amateur comet hunters, astronomers, and scientists from around the globe join forces, employing cutting-edge cameras, advanced telescopes, and spacecraft to capture a glimpse of the celestial phenomenon.
1. Halley's Comet: Once in a Lifetime
Aired: Jan 21, 1986As the world gears up to witness Halley's Comet in 1986, amateur comet hunter...
Aired: Jan 28, 1986The next episode of NOVA delves into the Gaia hypothesis, a groundbreaking th...
Aired: Feb 4, 1986The ancient traditions of the Chinese Kazakh horseman have remained remarkabl...
Aired: Feb 11, 1986The next episode of NOVA delves into the intricate process of infant emotiona...
5. The Case of the Frozen Addict
Aired: Feb 18, 1986A 42-year-old individual struggling with addiction was suddenly struck by a m...
Aired: Feb 25, 1986A mysterious cancer outbreak in a Massachusetts suburb leads to a community-w...
Aired: Mar 4, 1986A thrilling adventure awaits in southern Venezuela as the next episode of NOV...
Aired: Mar 11, 1986A groundbreaking alliance of environmentalists, scientists, and bird enthusia...
Aired: Mar 18, 1986A groundbreaking discovery from the 20th century is revisited as the world le...
10. When Wonder Drugs Don't Work
Aired: Mar 25, 1986The next episode of NOVA delves into the growing menace of antibiotic-resista...
Aired: Apr 22, 1986A groundbreaking collaboration between NOVA and Frontline explores the Strate...
12. The Search for the Disappeared
Aired: Oct 14, 1986The next episode delves into the mysteries of the frozen expedition team, scr...
13. The Planet that Got Knocked on its Side
Aired: Oct 21, 1986Voyager 2's journey into Uranus' rings reveals the planet's mysterious past, ...
Aired: Nov 4, 1986A revolutionary breakthrough in technology allows for self-replication, raisi...
Aired: Nov 11, 1986Next episode: Courageous individuals participate in groundbreaking clinical t...
Aired: Nov 18, 1986Comedian and actress Lily Tomlin joins NOVA on a quest to uncover the existen...
17. Mystery of the Animal Pathfinders
Aired: Nov 25, 1986The next episode of NOVA uncovers the astonishing phenomenon of animal migrat...
18. Are You Swimming in a Sewer?
Aired: Dec 2, 1986The next episode of NOVA explores the alarming state of our coastal waters, w...
Aired: Dec 9, 1986The next episode of the America's Cup series features innovative engineers re...
Aired: Dec 16, 1986The next episode of NOVA explores the alarming global health issue of leprosy...
Aired: Jan 13, 1987The next episode delves into the groundbreaking discovery of a crucial molecu...
Seasons: 52
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary
