Is Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World coming back?
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World (2019–2019) on PBS
The answer: Concluded May 22, 2019.
1season
6episodes
About Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World ended on May 22, 2019, on PBS. The show concluded after its first season, which aired from April 17 to May 22, 2019.
This documentary series explored the history of human innovation through the lens of six iconic objects that have shaped our modern world. Each episode examined how science, invention, and technology built upon one another to transform society and everyday life, revealing the stories behind these pivotal items.
The series featured Patrick Stewart as the narrator. It was a single-season program with a total of six episodes, each lasting approximately 60 minutes.
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World episode schedule
6 aired
Aired · 6
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2019 | S1·E6 | The Smartphone |
| May 15, 2019 | S1·E5 | The Rocket |
| May 8, 2019 | S1·E4 | The Car |
| May 1, 2019 | S1·E3 | The Robot |
| April 24, 2019 | S1·E2 | The Airplane |
| April 17, 2019 | S1·E1 | The Telescope |
