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About 100 Greatest Discoveries
100 Greatest Discoveries ended on February 9, 2005. The series aired its final episode on that date, concluding its run on the Discovery network.
The show was a documentary series that highlighted the greatest scientific discoveries of all time, from the earliest periods of history to the modern era. It aimed to explore how these discoveries shaped human knowledge and progress. Premiering in December 2004, the series provided viewers with an educational look at pivotal moments in science.
The series featured Bill Nye as the host and each episode had a runtime of 60 minutes. It consisted of a single season with nine episodes, covering a wide range of groundbreaking scientific achievements.
100 Greatest Discoveries episode schedule
9 aired
Aired · 9
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2005 | S1·E9 | Top Ten |
| February 2, 2005 | S1·E8 | Genetics |
| January 26, 2005 | S1·E7 | Biology |
| January 19, 2005 | S1·E6 | Chemistry |
| January 19, 2005 | S1·E5 | The Origin and Evolution of Life |
| January 12, 2005 | S1·E4 | Astronomy |
| January 5, 2005 | S1·E3 | Medicine |
| December 29, 2004 | S1·E2 | Earth Sciences |
| December 22, 2004 | S1·E1 | Physics |