The Planets and Beyond
Astronaut Mike Massimino takes an in-depth look at the planets of the solar system, the newly discovered Planet 9, exoplanets and more.
- 2017-2018
- 2 seasons
- Discovery Communications
- Documentary
- TV-G
Astronaut Mike Massimino takes an in-depth look at the planets of the solar system, the newly discovered Planet 9, exoplanets and more.
Season 2 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Earth: The Secret History
Tue, Mar 20, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino uses the latest science to reveal the strange secrets of planet Earth.
Episode 2
Alien Planets: Cosmic Nightmares
Tue, Mar 27, 2018
Mike uncovers the secrets of deadly planets outside the solar system.
Episode 3
Milky Way: The Monster Inside
Tue, Apr 3, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the dark secrets of the Milky Way.
Episode 4
Ends of the Solar System: Strange Frontiers
Tue, Apr 10, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the mysterious frontiers of the solar system.
Episode 5
Ice Giants: The Frozen Aliens
Tue, Apr 17, 2018
Mike journeys to Uranus and Neptune, the farthest planets from the sun.
Episode 6
Alien Galaxies: The Strange Secrets
Tue, Jul 24, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the universe's strangest alien galaxies.
Episode 7
Mercury: The Cursed Planet
Tue, Jul 31, 2018
Mike explores Mercury, a deadly planet that faces attacks from the Sun.
Episode 8
Comets: Mysteries from the Deep
Tue, Aug 7, 2018
Mike reveals the alien secrets of comets.
Episode 9
The Sun: Secrets of Our Star
Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino reveals the secrets of Earth's star.
Episode 10
The Solar System: Alien Origins
Tue, Aug 21, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino uncovers the strange and violent birth of the solar system.
Episode 11
Dwarf Planets: Aliens Among Us
Tue, Aug 28, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores dwarf planets of the solar system.
Episode 12
Alien Stars: Mystery of the Monsters
Tue, Sep 4, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino journeys to the deadliest stars in the universe.
Episode 13
Alien Volcanoes: Life in Hell
Tue, Sep 11, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores alien volcanoes of distant worlds.
Episode 14
Alien Moons: The Next Earth
Tue, Sep 18, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino learns if the moons of the solar system could be habitable for life.
Episode 15
Alien Oceans: Search for Life
Tue, Sep 25, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the mysterious oceans of the solar system.
