In each of six episodes, renowned scientist Stephen Hawking presents three ordinary people with a series of physical and mental challenges to show them how to think like a genius.
EPISODE 1
Can We Time Travel?
Stephen Hawking considers whether time travel is possible; ideas include DeLoreans, atomic clocks, a giant black hole and a large swath of New York.
EPISODE 2
Are We Alone?
Stephen Hawking challenges three people to ponder the likelihood of alien life.
EPISODE 3
Why Are We Here?
Stephen Hawking prompts three people to think like philosophers as well as scientists as they assess why humans exist.
EPISODE 4
Where Did the Universe Come From?
Stephen Hawking leads three people on a journey of discovery featuring racing cars, ice skaters, balloons and running tracks.
EPISODE 5
What Are We?
Self-assembling machines, light-up bacteria and a physical demonstration of evolution revolutionize volunteers' views of life.
EPISODE 6
Where Are We?
Three ordinary people search for humanity's true place in the cosmos.
Stephen Hawking
Iain Riddick
