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Is The Human Spark coming back?

The Human Spark (2010–2010) on PBS

The answer: Concluded January 20, 2010.
The Human Spark poster
Network / streamer
PBS
Premiered
January 6, 2010
Ended
January 20, 2010
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season

About The Human Spark

The Human Spark ended on January 20, 2010, on PBS. The show aired its entire first season over a span of two weeks, with the final episode broadcast on that date.

The series was a documentary that explored the evolution of humans, highlighting how we emerged as a distinct species after billions of years of life's development on Earth. It examined the biological and cultural factors that make humans unique, emphasizing the journey from early ancestors to modern humans.

The show starred Alan Alda as himself.

The Human Spark cast

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