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NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
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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.

Season 21 · Episode 20

In Search of the First Language

Aired Dec 27, 1994at 9PM·55m

NOVA explores the common threads that link the more than 5,000 languages of Earth, including a controversial theory that claims to reconstruct words from a time when only a handful of languages were spoken, recalling the biblical story of the Tower of Babel.

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When did NOVA Season 21 Episode 20 air?

NOVA Season 21 Episode 20 aired on December 27, 1994 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 21 Episode 20?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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