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Surviving Earth (2026–present) — nature on NBC

The answer: Yes — returns in 6 days. Next episode · S01E03 · "When the Asteroid Fell" · on NBC
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Genre
Nature
Network / streamer
NBC
Premiered
June 11, 2026
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
8episodes
6upcoming

About Surviving Earth

Surviving Earth premieres June 11, 2026, on NBC. The show is scheduled to air its first episode on June 11, 2026, with subsequent episodes following weekly. The season is set to run until July 30, 2026, comprising a total of eight episodes.

Surviving Earth was a documentary series that explored Earth's past mass extinctions through a combination of digital technology and scientific storytelling. Each episode transported viewers back to prehistoric times, showcasing the bizarre creatures and dramatic landscapes that characterized different eras of Earth's history. The series aimed to reveal how life persisted despite catastrophic events such as meteor impacts, volcanic eruptions, and dramatic climate shifts. It was inspired by the creators of "Walking with Dinosaurs" and "Primeval," emphasizing the resilience of life on our planet.

The episodes will run approximately 60 minutes each, offering an in-depth look at the survival stories from Earth's distant past.

Surviving Earth episode schedule

6 upcoming · 2 aired . Next episode: June 25, 2026.

Upcoming · 6

DateEp.Title
June 25, 2026 S1·E3 When the Asteroid Fell
July 2, 2026 S1·E4 When the Seas Died
July 9, 2026 S1·E5 When the Forests Collapsed
July 16, 2026 S1·E6 When the Oceans Shrank
July 23, 2026 S1·E7 When the Continents Collided
July 30, 2026 S1·E8 The Great Flood

Aired · 2

DateEp.Title
June 18, 2026 S1·E2 When the Climate Broke
June 11, 2026 S1·E1 When the Earth Burned