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Genius

Genius

Martin Luther King Jr / Malcolm X. Two minds, one movement.

2017Canceled4 Seasons36 Episodes7.5TMDB
National Geographic

The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.

Created by: Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink, Suzan-Lori Parks, Jeff Stetson

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: Chapter One

Apr 25, 2017 · 1h 5m

The story of Albert Einstein, seen through glimpses of his twilight years and flashbacks to his time as a student in Munich and Zürich in the 1890s.

Episode 2: Chapter Two

May 2, 2017 · 51m

After butting heads in class, Einstein falls in love with the determined Mileva Maric. Their affair raises eyebrows.

Episode 3: Chapter Three

May 9, 2017 · 51m

Einstein struggles to support his pregnant wife and land an academic post in a rigid world of tradition and protocol.

Episode 4: Chapter Four

May 16, 2017 · 51m

Albert Einstein and Mileva juggle raising a kids with his attempts to catch the eye of the scientific establishment.

Episode 5: Chapter Five

May 23, 2017 · 51m

Einstein begins to experience the academic life he coveted, but he falters in his familial responsibilities. He is reintroduced to his cousin Elsa.

Episode 6: Chapter Six

May 30, 2017 · 51m

Einstein moves his family for work, and to be closer to his new love, Elsa. He sets out to prove his theory as his marriage reaches a breaking point.

Episode 7: Chapter Seven

Jun 6, 2017 · 51m

In the wake of the war, patriotism corrupts one of Albert Einstein’s closest friends, Fritz Haber, pitting them against each other.

Episode 8: Chapter Eight

Jun 13, 2017 · 51m

Einstein and his wife Elsa attempt to flee Germany after the rise of the Nazis, but they face unexpected roadblocks.

Episode 9: Chapter Nine

Jun 20, 2017 · 52m

Albert Einstein settles into life in America, but dangers abroad continue to be a threat to both him and his former colleagues.

Episode 10: Chapter Ten

Jun 27, 2017 · 55m

After the atomic bomb is dropped and World War II draws to a close, Einstein assumes the role of world citizen in his twilight years.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Genius Season 1 premiere?

Genius Season 1 premiered on April 25, 2017.

How many episodes are in Genius Season 1?

Genius Season 1 has 10 episodes.

What is the first episode of Genius Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Chapter One". It aired on April 25, 2017.

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