When did NOVA Season 4 Episode 8 air?
NOVA Season 4 Episode 8 aired on March 9, 1977 at 9 PM ET.


PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
NOVA profiles chemist Russell Marker who made the birth control pill possible by discovering a synthetic substitute for the hormone progesterone.
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NOVA Season 4 Episode 8 aired on March 9, 1977 at 9 PM ET.
This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.
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