7.4

NOVA•Season 28•Episode 4

Runaway Universe

7.4/10 · 39 votesNov 21, 200055 min

Ranked #8 of 13 in Season 28•−0.2 vs season avg

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The program follows the efforts of two rival teams of astronomers as they search for exploding stars, map out gigantic cosmic patterns of galaxies, and grapple with the ultimate question: What is the fate of the universe?

Directed byThomas Lucas

Written byJulia Cort, Michael Winship, Thomas Lucas

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Season 28 Episodes17

Lincoln's Secret Weapon

Holocaust on Trial

Hitler's Lost Sub

Runaway Universe

Garden of Eden

Dying to Be Thin

Japan's Secret Garden

Sultan's Lost Treasure

E9 7.3

Vanished!

E10 8.0

Nazi Prison Escape

E11 7.6

Lost King of the Maya

E12 7.0

The Cancer Warrior

E13 7.7

Survivor M.D.: Tattooed Doctor (1)

E14 7.6

Survivor M.D.: Second Opinions (2)

E15 7.2

Survivor M.D.: Hearts & Minds (3)

E16 8.4

Cracking the Code of Life

E17 7.4

Harvest of Fear

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Julia Cort

Writer

Thomas Lucas

Director

Michael Winship

Writer

Thomas Lucas

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Episode Summary

"Runaway Universe" is episode 4 of NOVA season 28. It scored 7.4/10 from 39 votes, ranking #8 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Thomas Lucas and written by Julia Cort, Michael Winship, Thomas Lucas, it aired on November 21, 2000.

Next: E5 · Garden of Eden Best of Season 28