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The Best Episodes of Supernova

Every episode of Supernova ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Supernova!

Supernova is a British comedy series produced by Hartswood Films and jointly commissioned by the BBC in the UK and UKTV in Australia. It follows Dr Paul Hamilton, a Welsh astronomer, who leaves a dull

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Supernova Season 1 Episode 1 - The Black Hole
    0.0/10(12 votes)

    #1 - The Black Hole

    S1:E1

    Paul, a gaffe-prone but brilliant space scientist who escapes the drudgery of his life in London to take up a field position at a remote Australian observatory. He meets his new, quirky, work colleagues. Paul attempts to adapt to the unfamiliar surroundings and has a slight mishap with a telescope lens.

    Director:Matt Lipsey
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Supernova Season 1 Episode 2 - God Are You Out There?
    0.0/10(14 votes)

    #2 - God Are You Out There?

    S1:E2

    After recovering from a near fatal encounter with a black swamp toad, Paul thinks he sees the face of God in space. Rachel warns him to keep his mouth shut, as she's seen too many good scientists ruin their careers because of one brief brush with faith. But the team see the phenomenon for themselves and are convinced. Shortly after reporting it to a reputable journal the truth is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Supernova Season 1 Episode 3 - When You Wish Upon a Star
    0.0/10(10 votes)

    #3 - When You Wish Upon a Star

    S1:E3

    Paul is overwhelmed when his colleagues throw a surprise birthday party for him. But he then receives a call from girl friend Ruth with an exciting surprise - she is in Australia and on her way to the Observatory. How can he get rid of her and live his own life?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Supernova Season 1 Episode 4 - Venus Rising
    0.0/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Venus Rising

    S1:E4

    Planet of love Venus rises, so hormones in the Observatory rise with it. As a result, Paul's lack of a sex life becomes a focal point and he decides that the best way to shut up his co-workers is to pretend he is having an affair with a girl he met at the pub. The lie gets bigger and bigger as to Paul's surprise, it brings him unexpected bonuses. Rachel seems to become attracted to him and he earns more responsibility at the Observatory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Supernova Season 1 Episode 5 - Unity
    0.0/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Unity

    S1:E5

    After discovering a new planet, Paul makes the choice of naming it 'Unity' to make it a symbol of the togetherness he believes exists between his colleagues. To find out about the discovery, a film crew arrive to interview Paul but he learns how science is no different from real life - as Rachel is instead seduced into the spotlight because beauty sells.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Supernova Season 1 Episode 6 - Where Men are Men
    0.0/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Where Men are Men

    S1:E6

    Paul becomes depressed after solving the mystery of how the Universe will end. Soon after, the local thug challenges him to a duel. In looking for answers, Paul turns to the desert, and Bill ends up teaching him what it means to be a real man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Supernova Season 2 Episode 1 - Wild Oats
    0.0/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Wild Oats

    S2:E1

    To the amazement of everyone, Paul performs well in the saddle when it is Camel Racing Week in Unagatta. After becoming the hope of the town, his triumph coincides Pips mid-life meltdown. He has to make the tough decision of whether to pick sporting glory or bring back the woman who everyone loves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Supernova Season 2 Episode 2 - How's Your Father
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - How's Your Father

    S2:E2

    Paul can't believe his luck after a beautiful young woman turns up and seduces him at the Observatory. But his happiness does not last after discovering how this new girl has some dark secrets.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Supernova Season 2 Episode 3 - Big Red
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Big Red

    S2:E3

    Paul is suspended from duty and reluctantly available for Max's mission to track down a murderous rogue kangaroo. When night falls the hunters become the hunted and Paul learns a harsh law of the bush: out here it's kill or be killed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Supernova Season 2 Episode 4 - Perseverance
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Perseverance

    S2:E4

    When Pip throws her back out working her way through the Aboriginal Karma Sutra, Paul is left in charge of the Observatory. His bravado turns to horror when he discovers he must help destroy his childhood hero, an old British satellite called The Perseverance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Supernova Season 2 Episode 5 - Something Wicked This Way Comes
    0.0/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Something Wicked This Way Comes

    S2:E5

    Paul excavates an Aboriginal codpiece in the desert and brings down an ancient curse upon the Observatory. Several brushes with death later, Paul is convinced that he must travel with Bill to the Darklands and face the Aboriginal Elders to exorcise his demons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Supernova Season 2 Episode 6 - May the Best Man Win
    0.0/10(6 votes)

    #12 - May the Best Man Win

    S2:E6

    When Chad becomes trapped outside his shuttle in space, Rachel grants her man a dying wish: a wedding via satellite before the oxygen runs out. Paul swings between guilt and euphoria as he weighs up the power to save Chad against a chance with the woman he loves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Black Hole" is the best rated episode of "Supernova". It scored /10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Matt Lipsey and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/11/2005. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "God Are You Out There?".