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Season 1 – Breakthrough

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Oscar winners Ron Howard and Brian Grazer put their storytelling acumen to work as executive producers of "Breakthrough," a series of hourlong documentaries highlighting the stories, people, and technology behind the world's most cutting-edge scientific innovations. After considering more than 100 scientific topics for the series, the pair -- helped by National Geographic archives and research, along with the scientific resources of partner GE -- selected biotechnology, neuroscience, anti-aging technology, alternative energy, water conservation, and global pandemics. Each episode is directed by a prominent Hollywood star -- Howard himself helms "The Age of Aging," joining actors Angela Bassett ("Water Apocalypse") and Paul Giamatti ("More Than Human"), directors Peter Berg ("Fighting Pandemics") and Brett Ratner ("Decoding the Brain"), and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman ("Energy From the Edge").
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Jason Bateman

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Angela Bassett

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Peter Berg

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Paul Giamatti

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Adrien Brody

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Ron Howard

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 1, 2015 Fighting Pandemics Scientists and medical practitioners work to find breakthrough methods to combat pandemic viruses. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 8, 2015 More Than Human Advances in science are fusing biology and technology to make us better, stronger, faster and smarter; manipulating our genetic code; building exoskeletons that give super strength; giving hope to people with traumatic spine injuries. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 15, 2015 Decoding the Brain Shedding light on the human brain and mystery of consciousness with research that may help those suffering from conditions like epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 29, 2015 The Age of Aging Studying the aging process has opened up new ways that could help us live healthier and longer; a group of researchers believe the breakthrough is extending the period of life spent free of disease. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 6, 2015 Energy From the Edge Reliance on fossil fuels is leading to a global energy crisis; developments in energy production could avert disaster and usher in a new era of clean, safe energy. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 6, 2015 Water Apocalypse As water goes into increasingly short supply, scientists and engineers struggle to create local solutions for a global problem. Details
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Season Info

Director
Brett Ratner, Akiva Goldsman, Peter Berg, Angela Bassett, Paul Giamatti, Ron Howard
Network
National Geographic
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 1, 2015