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Origins: The Journey of Humankind: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

National Geographic history and documentary series (2017–2017), 1 season.

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Origins: The Journey of Humankind is a history and documentary series that aired on National Geographic, running from 2017 with 1 season and 8 episodes. Origins: The Journey of Humankind has ended. Its final episode aired on May 1, 2017.

U.S. premiere: March 6, 2017
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 8
Finale: May 1, 2017

Where to watch Origins: The Journey of Humankind season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch Origins: The Journey of Humankind season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	March 6, 2017 – May 1, 2017	Original U.S. run on National Geographic. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Origins: The Journey of Humankind season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Spark of Civilization	Mon, Mar 6, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Cheating Death	Mon, Mar 13, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Power of Money	Mon, Mar 20, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	The Writing on the Wall	Mon, Mar 27, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Progress of War	Mon, Apr 10, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Building the Future	Mon, Apr 17, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Into the Unknown	Mon, Apr 24, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	The Road Ahead	Mon, May 1, 2017 ^[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 Origins: The Journey of Humankind

Season 1: Season 1 of Origins: The Journey of Humankind aired from March 6, 2017 to May 1, 2017 on National Geographic (8 episodes).

Network / service: National Geographic (first aired March 6, 2017)
Official site: channel.nationalgeographic.com
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Jason Silva (Host)

Common questions

How many seasons of Origins: The Journey of Humankind are there?

Origins: The Journey of Humankind has 1 season and 8 episodes listed, airing from March 6, 2017 to May 1, 2017.

Is Origins: The Journey of Humankind cancelled or ended?

Origins: The Journey of Humankind has ended. Its final episode aired on May 1, 2017.

Where can I watch Origins: The Journey of Humankind?

Origins: The Journey of Humankind originally aired on National Geographic in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check National Geographic's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.