Official poster for the TV series The Nature of Things (1960), a documentary show

The Nature of Things(1960)

7.264 seasons617 episodesReturning Series
Documentary

The Nature of Things Synopsis

The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that humans have on it. The program was one of the first to explore environmental issues, such as clear-cut logging. The series is named after an epic poem by Roman philosopher Lucretius: "Dē Rērum Nātūrā" — On the Nature of Things.

The Nature of Things (1960) is a documentary series that premiered on November 6, 1960, spanning 64 seasons and 617 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.

First aired:
1960-11-06
Last aired:
2026-03-04

The Nature of Things (1960) Trailer

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The Nature of Things Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 9 ratings.

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The Nature of Things – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I stream The Nature of Things?

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The Nature of Things (1960) is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.

How many seasons of The Nature of Things are there?

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The Nature of Things has 64 seasons and 617 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 6, 1960.

Is The Nature of Things still running?

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The Nature of Things is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on March 4, 2026.

Is The Nature of Things any good?

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The Nature of Things (1960) is rated 7.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.

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