The Planets

The Planets (2017-2018)

EndedDocumentary show

In conjunction with the first total solar eclipse in the continental U.S. in 99 years, Science Channel celebrates by presenting a definitive series on Earth's closest neighbors in the solar system, The Planets. Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino hosts, guiding viewers through eight, hourlong episodes that detail Venus, Mars, the newly discovered Planet 9, Exoplanets and more. A best-selling author, Massimino is a veteran of two missions in the Hubble Space Telescope and four space walks. He's also credited as the first person to tweet from space.

Renamed The Planets and Beyond with Season 2, Astronaut Mike Massimino continues the exploration of the planets in our solar system and beyond. From the Gas Giants to mysterious exo-planets light years away, this is the definitive series about alien worlds.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday at 22:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Alien Oceans: Search for Life
Season 2Episode 1562 min

Alien Oceans: Search for Life

Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the mysterious oceans of our solar system, where the latest discoveries provide new clues in the search for alien life.

Sep 25, 2018

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E15Alien Oceans: Search for LifeSep 25, 2018
S02E14Alien Moons: The Next EarthSep 18, 2018
S02E13Alien Volcanoes: Life in HellSep 11, 2018
S02E12Alien Stars: Mystery of the MonstersSep 4, 2018
S02E11Dwarf Planets: Aliens Among UsAug 28, 2018
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Cast

Erik Todd Dellums

Erik Todd Dellums

voices himself
Mike Massimino

Mike Massimino

plays himself
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Characters

Narrator

Narrator

voiced by Erik Todd Dellums
Host

Host

played by Mike Massimino
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Also known as

  • Planets (United States)
  • The Planets and Beyond (United States)

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