Season 1
20 episodes
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- S1E1
The Changing Scientist
Describes how scientists use the scientific method to develop and modify theories
- S1E2
The Atlantis Connection
Uses the legend of the lost continent of Atlantis in demonstrating the theory of plate tectonics, giving evidence of continental drift and directing attention to the possibility of a dynamic interior
- S1E3
Incident On Cannon Mountain
Uses a story involving a newspaper reporter and a meteorologist in giving the causes of a winter storm which occurred in the Cannon Mountain skiing area of New Hampshire
- S1E4
I And The Universe
Presents an imaginary journey in which a young man learns about the universe and his place in it, including views of nebulae, black holes, binary stars, and other phenomena
- S1E5
Freezing Point
Recounts the explorations of the South Pole by Roald Amundsen of Norway and Robert Falcon Scott of Britain, using original photographs to investigate why Amundsen's preparations proved successful and why Scott's failed. Focuses on the many life-support systems that must be considered for surviving in a hostile environment
- S1E6
The Ballad Of Ramblin' Willy
Uses a ballad about a man who does not want things to change in considering the many dynamic forces at work on the Earth which constantly change its surface features, building up and leveling the face of the landscape
- S1E7
Mind-Slaughter
20mPresents basic planetary life support principles and man's potential impact on other planets with a tale about an experiment to create an atmosphere for human habitation on another planet which ends in killing an intelligent life form already there
- S1E8
Halftime
Uses the setting of a halftime demonstration at a football game to show the actions of atoms and molecules and their relation to the four states of matter, chemical reactions, and the formation of hydrocarbons
- S1E9
Jake's Gate
Presents a story about a small stained glass business's use of things taken from junkyards in demonstrating the success with which creative people can use recyclable materials
- S1E10
Vectoria
Presents a story about a skilled pinball player and his experiences with an unusual pinball machine which demonstrates the four dimensions--position, two-dimensional motion, three-dimensional motion, and time
- S1E11
Gravity Drag
Introduces the basic concepts concerning gravity and man's attempts to deal with and eventually escape it
- S1E12
Luna The Lovely
Demonstrates the basic laws of relativity and physics by presenting a story about a filmmaker who, in making a science fiction movie, learns about time lapse in communications across great distances, spaceship power devices and travel at or near the speed of light
- S1E13
The Interior Motive
Jan 1, 197620mThe Interior Motive is the 13th episode of this series. Filmed in 1975, and updated in 1987
- S1E14
Star Salesman
Uses a story about an unusual store, the "Star Mart," in order to provide information about the variety of stars in the universe
- S1E15
Bulletin
Uses a story about two astronauts lost in space to present the basic principles of orbital mechanics, demonstrating that orbits are the result of a balance between gravitational attraction and inertial motion
- S1E16
A Visit To Spectrum II
Uses a story about a space laboratory of the future to introduce the electromagnetic spectrum and its effects and uses for mankind
- S1E17
The Solar System
Introduces the solar system, indicating currently known facts about it and questions which remain unanswered
- S1E18
City Of Fossils
Demonstrates how fossils are formed and dated by presenting a story about a wealthy woman who hires a private investigator to determine the value and age of an object she has just obtained
- S1E19
The Future
Considers cities of tomorrow and scientific and technological alternatives for meeting future needs in the areas of power, energy, transportation, and communication
- S1E20
Sea Search
Introduces oceanography by presenting a story about a search for a sunken ship. Reveals the complexity of the ocean environment, the effects oceans have upon Earth systems, and the scientific and economic potential of the oceans