Nature (1982)

Name: Nature
Genre: Documentary, Family
Rating: 7.9

★ 7.9/10 October 10, 1982 45 seasons

Creator: Thomas Lovejoy, George Page

Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.

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Creators

Thomas Lovejoy

George Page

About Nature (1982)

Nature is a 1982 documentary and family TV series from Germany created by Thomas Lovejoy and George Page. It first aired on October 10, 1982. The series has 45 seasons and 697 episodes on PBS. Episodes run about 53 min, in English. Audiences rate it 7.9/10 from 45 votes — well received.

Nature: FAQ

When did Nature premiere?

Nature premiered on October 10, 1982.

Who created Nature?

Nature was created by Thomas Lovejoy and George Page.

How many seasons does Nature have?

Nature has 45 seasons (697 episodes). Status: Returning Series.

Where can I watch Nature?

No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.

Is Nature worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 45 ratings, so fans of documentary and family titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 7.9/1045 votes

IMDb8.9/101,114 votes

🏆 Awards: Won 2 Primetime Emmys. 18 wins & 54 nominations total

Series Details

Seasons: 45
Episodes: 697
Network: PBS
Created by: Thomas Lovejoy, George Page
First aired: Oct 10, 1982
Last aired: Apr 22, 2026
Next episode: Oct 14, 2026
Status: Returning Series
Languages: English
Countries: Germany, United States of America
Production: Thirteen, Coneflower Films Studios, Trebitsch Produktion International GmbH, Rubin Tarrant Productions

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