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Season 1 – Life Unearthed With Ariel Waldman

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Revealing Earth's ecosystems through radical shifts in scale, from microscopic wildlife to the planet's most iconic animals.

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Life Unearthed With Ariel Waldman — Season 1

Life Unearthed With Ariel Waldman — Season 1

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Ariel Waldman

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 1, 2026 Antarctica: Life at the Edge Following Ariel Waldman's solo expedition through Antarctica's extreme environments as she documents the thriving microscopic wildlife beneath the ice. Details Episode 2 Airs Apr 8 Antarctica: Life Under the Ice Set in Antarctica's Dry Valleys, Antarctica's glacial and icy ecosystems reveal how frozen landscapes can sustain surprising life forms. Details Episode 3 Airs Apr 15 Antarctica: Life on the Rocks In Beacon Valley, explorer Ariel Waldman reveals hidden ecosystems that persist despite extreme conditions. Details Episode 4 Airs Apr 22 Prairies: Life on the Plains Often overlooked, North America's tallgrass prairies are among the most dynamic and biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. Details Episode 5 Airs Apr 29 Prairies: Life in Water From beavers reshaping wetlands to crayfish living deep underground, aquatic systems reveal the prairies' hidden vitality. Details Episode 6 Airs May 6 Prairies: Life in Motion Following nature's rhythms from fireflies at dusk to cicadas emerging after years underground; in the prairie, pollinators keep wildflowers blooming while ancient rocks shelter microorganisms and preserve echoes of vanished seas. Details

Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 1, 2026