Nov 1, 2015 · 47m
Viral outbreaks can become deadly pandemics in a matter of days. To prevent catastrophe, courageous scientists are fighting back with new treatments and vaccines.
Breakthrough
A Global Series Event
Providing a thought-provoking and imaginative perspective on scientific discovery as it unfolds, each episode follows scientific explorers working on cutting-edge projects with breakthrough potential, revealing the world of tomorrow... today.
Created by: Ron Howard
Season 1 Episodes
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Nov 8, 2015 · 47m
Scientific advancements are challenging the concept of what it means to be human. In the near future, enhancing the human body with technology could lead to the next stage of our evolution.
Nov 15, 2015 · 47m
Using powerful new technologies, scientists are seeking solutions to a variety of mental illnesses by exploring unmapped facets of the human brain.
Nov 29, 2015 · 47m
New discoveries may help us slow or even turn back our biological clocks.
Dec 6, 2015 · 47m
Reliance on fossil fuels is leading us into a global energy crisis. If we act now, developments in energy production could avert disaster and usher in a new era of clean, safe energy.
Dec 13, 2015 · 47m
Earth is facing the devastating loss of a vital resource: clean water. Now, innovators across the globe are seeking solutions in emergent technologies to prevent a planet-wide water crisis.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Breakthrough Season 1 premiere?
Breakthrough Season 1 premiered on November 1, 2015.
How many episodes are in Breakthrough Season 1?
Breakthrough Season 1 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of Breakthrough Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Fighting Pandemics". It aired on November 1, 2015.
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