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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

Name: Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Patrick Stewart

PBS documentary series (2019–2019), 1 season.

Season complete PBS Listings updated October 11, 2026 Listings

Quick answer · Season 1

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World is a documentary series that aired on PBS, running from 2019 with 1 season and 6 episodes. Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World has ended. Its final episode aired on May 22, 2019.

U.S. premiere: April 17, 2019
Where: PBS
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 6
Finale: May 22, 2019

Where to watch Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
PBS	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	April 17, 2019 – May 22, 2019	Original U.S. run on PBS. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	The Telescope	Wed, Apr 17, 2019 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	The Airplane	Wed, Apr 24, 2019 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	The Robot	Wed, May 1, 2019 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	The Car	Wed, May 8, 2019 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	The Rocket	Wed, May 15, 2019 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	The Smartphone	Wed, May 22, 2019 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

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

About Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

Season 1: Season 1 of Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World aired from April 17, 2019 to May 22, 2019 on PBS (6 episodes).

Network / service: PBS (first aired April 17, 2019)
Official site: pbs.org
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Patrick Stewart (Narrator)

Common questions

How many seasons of Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World are there?

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World has 1 season and 6 episodes listed, airing from April 17, 2019 to May 22, 2019.

Is Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World cancelled or ended?

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World has ended. Its final episode aired on May 22, 2019.

Where can I watch Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World?

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World originally aired on PBS in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check PBS's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.