NOVA Season 53 Episode 16 “Evolution: The Mating Game”
Released on PBS.
Released
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
4 days ago
About this episode
Sex changed everything – evolutionarily speaking, that is. By shuffling the genetic deck it unleashed variation, fueling diversity and throwing evolution into overdrive. But how did this radical innovation begin? From the first exchange of genes to the origins of males and females, uncover the evolutionary leaps that reshaped life.
- Season
- 53 (17 episodes)
- Runtime
- 57 min
- Network
- PBS
Questions about this episode
When does NOVA Season 53 Episode 16 come out?
NOVA Season 53 Episode 16 was released Wednesday, November 4, 2026 on PBS.
What time does NOVA Season 53 Episode 16 come out?
NOVA Season 53 Episode 16 aired at 9:00 PM EST (2:00 AM UTC) on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 on PBS. Streaming releases can come a little later depending on your region. Follow NOVA in the Streambay app to be notified the moment it's out.
When does the next episode of NOVA come out?
NOVA S53 E17 comes out Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
How long is NOVA Season 53 Episode 16?
NOVA Season 53 Episode 16 runs about 57 minutes.
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