42: The Answer to Almost Everything(2021)
42: The Answer to Almost Everything Synopsis
What would we be without mucus? Can we live on water? How much does life weigh? Finding out the answers is the aim of ARTE's new science show. In a nod to Douglas Adams's "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", where the figure 42 is the ultimate answer to all questions, 42 tries to provide the answers.
42: The Answer to Almost Everything (2021) is a documentary series that premiered on September 4, 2021, spanning 1 season and 216 episodes. Viewers rate it 9.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2021-09-04
- Last aired:
- 2026-07-26
42: The Answer to Almost Everything Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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42: The Answer to Almost Everything – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream 42: The Answer to Almost Everything?
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42: The Answer to Almost Everything (2021) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and CuriosityStream Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of 42: The Answer to Almost Everything are there?
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42: The Answer to Almost Everything has 1 season and 216 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 4, 2021.
Is 42: The Answer to Almost Everything still running?
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42: The Answer to Almost Everything is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on July 26, 2026.
Is 42: The Answer to Almost Everything any good?
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42: The Answer to Almost Everything (2021) is rated 9.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.