May 2, 2017 · 47m
Renegade researchers are fighting the medical establishment by exploring a controversial cure for our vices: psychedelic drugs.
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 2 Episodes
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May 9, 2017 · 47m
Inside the hidden world of hackers: “White-hat” hackers stage a risky raid on a bank; a “black-hat” ISIS recruiter organizes a terrorist attack.
May 16, 2017 · 47m
Using T cells taken from cancer patients and deactivated HIV virus, maverick doctors have created a stunning new therapy for a dreaded disease.
May 23, 2017 · 47m
The military and defense industry are looking for ways to defend against a mass drone attack, and they’ll learn how at the Game of Drones competition.
May 30, 2017 · 47m
By finding hidden patterns in big data, computers powered by a new form of artificial intelligence can predict the future with amazing accuracy.
Jun 6, 2017 · 47m
The world’s electric grids are aging and vulnerable. Now, engineers are making a dangerous trek to prove there is a better way to bring power to the people.
Season 2 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Breakthrough Season 2 premiere?
Breakthrough Season 2 premiered on May 2, 2017.
How many episodes are in Breakthrough Season 2?
Breakthrough Season 2 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of Breakthrough Season 2?
The season opens with Season 2 Episode 1, "Addiction: A Psychedelic Cure?". It aired on May 2, 2017.
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