TVDocket
Africa: Earth's Wild Home poster

Nature · Documentary

Africa: Earth's Wild Home 2026 (season 1): U.S. release date and where to watch

National Geographic nature and documentary series.

Season complete Cable Listings updated Listings

Artwork via TVmaze · © its respective owners

Quick answer · Season 1

Africa: Earth's Wild Home season 1 ran from October 2, 2026 to October 3, 2026 on National Geographic (7 episodes).

U.S. premiere
October 2, 2026
Where
Cable
Time
8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
Episodes
7
Finale
October 3, 2026

Where to watch Africa: Earth's Wild Home season 1 in the U.S.

WhereHowWhenNotes
Cable Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable – Fridays, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT Airs on National Geographic. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 Welcome to Africa [1] 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot Listed
2 Jungle [1] 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot Listed
3 Islands [1] 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot Listed
4 Desert [1] 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot Listed
5 Plains [1] 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot Listed
6 Extremes [1] 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot Listed
7 Africa's Wild Future [1] 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Africa: Earth's Wild Home

Africa: Earth's Wild Home is a nature and documentary series on National Geographic that first aired in 2026. Season 1 began on Friday, October 2, 2026, airing Fridays 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT).

Season 1: Season 1 of Africa: Earth's Wild Home on National Geographic.

  • Network / service: National Geographic (first aired October 2, 2026)
  • Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Wunmi Mosaku (Narrator)

Common questions

When does Africa: Earth's Wild Home season 1 come out?

The season premiere is listed for Friday, October 2, 2026 on National Geographic, and the finale is listed for Saturday, October 3, 2026. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.

What time is Africa: Earth's Wild Home on?

National Geographic lists it Fridays at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (7 p.m. Central). Local stations and sports overruns can shift the time.

How many episodes are in season 1?

TVmaze lists 7 episodes for season 1.

Where can I watch Africa: Earth's Wild Home?

Africa: Earth's Wild Home airs on National Geographic. Cable or live-TV streaming services; many shows also stream on the network's app.

When was the first episode of Africa: Earth's Wild Home season 1?

Season 1 episode 1 premiered on Friday, October 2, 2026 on National Geographic.

More like Africa: Earth's Wild Home

The Proof Is Out There poster

The Proof Is Out There

Season completeHistory

Season 6

History mystery and nature series, now in its 6th season.

 In the Eye of the Storm poster

In the Eye of the Storm

Season completeDiscovery

Season 4

Discovery action and nature series, now in its 4th season.

 Modern Marvels poster

Modern Marvels

Season completeHistory

Season 23

History mystery and nature series (1993–present), 23 seasons.

 In the Eye of the Storm: Chasers poster

In the Eye of the Storm: Chasers

Season completeDiscovery

Season 1

Discovery action and nature series (2026–present), 1 season.

Lost Treasures of Egypt

Season completeNational Geographic

Season 6

National Geographic mystery and nature series (2019–present), 6 seasons.

David Blaine Do Not Attempt

Season completeNational Geographic

Season 1

National Geographic adventure and nature series (2025–present), 1 season.

Sources

We check each date against the sources below. If they disagree, we say so rather than picking one.

  1. Africa: Earth's Wild Home schedule and episode data
    TVmaze (CC BY-SA) Data Retrieved

Update history

  1. Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.

Spotted something out of date? Tell us.