Quick answer · Season 53
NOVA season 53 is airing now on PBS. Episode 11, "Stone Age Masterpiece", is on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT.
- U.S. premiere
- January 21, 2026
- Where
- PBS
- Time
- 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT
- Episodes
- TBA
Where to watch NOVA season 53 in the U.S.
Season 53 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asteroids: Spark of Life? | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 2 | Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 3 | Can Dogs Talk? | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Mammal Origins | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 5 | Stone Age Temple Mystery | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 6 | Return to the Moon | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 7 | Rain Bombs | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 8 | Athens: Birth of Democracy | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 9 | The Battle to Breathe | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 10 | Knowledge Keepers | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 11 | Stone Age Masterpiece | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Next |
| 12 | Space Wars | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 13 | Evolution: Brain Power | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 14 | Evolution: Need to Feed | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 15 | Evolution: Body Builders | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 16 | Evolution: The Mating Game | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 17 | Evolution: On the Run | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 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 NOVA
NOVA is a nature and history series on PBS that first aired in 1974. Season 53 began on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, airing Wednesdays 9 p.m. ET/PT (8 p.m. CT).
Season 53: Season 53 of NOVA on PBS.
- Network / service: PBS (first aired March 3, 1974)
- Official site: pbs.org
All seasons
Season 53
Airing nowSeason 53 of NOVA on PBS.
Season 52
StreamingSeason 52 aired from 2025-01-22 to 2025-11-12.
Common questions
When does NOVA season 53 come out?
The season premiere is listed for Wednesday, January 21, 2026 on PBS. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.
What time is NOVA on?
PBS lists it Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (8 p.m. Central). Local stations and sports overruns can shift the time.
Where can I watch NOVA?
NOVA airs on PBS. Free with an antenna or a cable/satellite package that carries your local PBS station. New MASTERPIECE episodes also stream on PBS.org and the PBS app after broadcast.
Sources
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