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Stephen Hawking's Grand Design (2012–2012) on Discovery

The answer: Concluded September 27, 2012.
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Network / streamer
Discovery
Premiered
September 13, 2012
Ended
September 27, 2012
Runtime
~45 min per episode
1season
3episodes

About Stephen Hawking's Grand Design

Stephen Hawking's Grand Design ended on September 27, 2012, on Discovery. The series aired its final episode after its initial run in September 2012.

The show was a documentary series that explored scientific theories about the universe. Based on Hawking's book The Grand Design, it drew on his research and recent scientific breakthroughs to present a controversial theory about the universe's origins. The series aimed to synthesize existing scientific ideas rather than propose a single new model, seeking to shed light on some of the deepest mysteries of the universe.

The series featured Stephen Hawking himself as the writer and narrator, with Benedict Cumberbatch serving as the narrator. It had a runtime of 45 minutes per episode.

Stephen Hawking's Grand Design episode schedule

3 aired

Aired · 3

DateEp.Title
September 27, 2012 S1·E3 Did God Create the Universe?
September 20, 2012 S1·E2 The Meaning of Life
September 13, 2012 S1·E1 The Key to the Cosmos

Stephen Hawking's Grand Design cast