Nature

1982 • TMDB 7.9 • 45 seasons • Documentary, Family

Overview

Nature is PBS’s landmark natural history series, transporting viewers to far-flung locations from the torrid African plains to the icy splendours of Antarctica since 1982. Each episode is a beautifully filmed documentary focused on animals and ecosystems around the world, from intimate portraits of individual species to sweeping stories of migration, survival, and conservation. With four decades of episodes, Nature has chronicled the changing planet and the scientists working to understand it, all presented with the patient, cinematic storytelling that defines the best natural history television. Season 45, which premiered on October 14, 2026, continues that tradition with new films from the world’s wild places.

Creator and Main Cast

Created by Thomas Lovejoy and George Page. The series has been presented and narrated by George Page, F. Murray Abraham, David Attenborough, and Jay O. Sanders, among others.

Seasons Snapshot

• Early seasons (1982–2000s) — Nature establishes itself as PBS’s flagship wildlife series with classic animal documentaries.
• Middle seasons (2000s–2010s) — The series expands into conservation stories and global ecosystems.
• Recent seasons (2020s–2026) — Season 45 premiered on October 14, 2026, with new films from the world’s wild places.

Why Watch Nature

Nature is the gold standard of wildlife television: patient, gorgeous, and genuinely educational, it makes the natural world feel both vast and close. Whether you love animals, photography, or simply beautiful storytelling, few series reward watching as consistently as this PBS institution.

Trailer

Watch official Nature trailers and clips on PBS’s official YouTube channel.

Where to Watch

In the US, Nature airs on PBS and streams on PBS platforms. This was checked against JustWatch US listings on October 29, 2026; check the JustWatch US page for Nature for the latest options.