Is Horrible Science coming back?
Horrible Science (2025) — children · history on BBC iPlayer
About Horrible Science
Horrible Science's return is unconfirmed. The show last aired its most recent episode on May 9, 2025, and its future schedule has not been announced.
Horrible Science is a children's educational series that combines humor and science, and it first premiered on May 9, 2025, on BBC iPlayer. The show features a mix of comedic sketches, songs, and fascinating facts, all designed to make science engaging for young viewers. It was created by the team behind Horrible Histories and includes star-studded guest appearances.
The series was a blend of history and science, presenting complex topics in a humorous and accessible way. Each episode explored scientific concepts through parody, silly scenarios, and curriculum-linked educational content, aiming to entertain and educate children. The show’s unique approach involved humorous reenactments and guest stars such as Fred Siriex and TikTok Scientist Big Manny.
Horrible Science episode schedule
15 aired
Aired · 15
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E7 | Fartenheimer, the Water Cycle and 206 Bones |
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E6 | Dinosaur Traitors, a Grumpy Moon and a Big Bang |
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E8 | A Meteor for the Dinosaurs, Binary Bangers and Perilous Plants |
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E4 | Manky Materials and Shifty States Special |
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E5 | The Force Force, Lever Man and the Goldilocks Zone |
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E14 | Working Scientifically Special |
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E15 | Forces and Motion Special |
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E11 | Dragon's Blood, Rude Flowers and Wibbly Wobbly Gravity |
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E13 | Earth and Space Special |
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E2 | Light, Sound and Electricity Special |
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E9 | Space Vomit, Pet Mushrooms and Death by Chicken |
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E3 | Mary Ploppins, Magnets and Sorting Your Bits Out |
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E1 | Gravity the Musical, a T-rex and Vampires on Holiday |
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E12 | Sizzling Monks, Algorithms and Weather Frogs |
| May 9, 2025 | S1·E10 | Real Mutants, Volcanoes and Drinking Vomit |
