Cosmos: A Personal Voyage_
"If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe."
Carl Sagan covers a wide range of scientific subjects, including the origin of life and a perspective of our place in the universe.
Created By
Carl Sagan
Network
PBS
Episodes
13
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Rakuten TV
2 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage has 1 season with 13 episodes spanning 1980.
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Rating
With a 8.6/10 rating from 414 votes, Cosmos: A Personal Voyage is considered highly rated.
Year context
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage first aired 46 years ago in 1980.
CAST (1)
SEASONS (1 season, 13 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean
At the beginning of this cosmic journey across space and time, Dr. Carl Sagan takes us to the edge of the universe aboard a spaceship…
02
One Voice in the Cosmic Fugue
Dr. Sagan's cosmic calendar makes the history of the universe understandable and frames the origin of the Earth and the evolution of life. We see…
03
Harmony of the Worlds
This episode is a historical re-creation of the life of Johannes Kepler, the last scientific astrologer, the first modern astronomer and the author of the…
04
Heaven and Hell
A descent through the hellish atmosphere of Venus to explore its broiling surface serves as a warning to our world about the possible consequences of…
05
Blues for a Red Planet
Is there life on Mars? Dr. Sagan takes viewers on a tour of the red planet first through the eyes of science fiction authors, and…
06
Travellers' Tales
Dr. Sagan compares the exhilaration of 17th-century Dutch explorers who ventured in sailing ships halfway around our planet in their quest for wealth and knowledge…
07
The Backbone of Night
Humans once thought the stars were campfires in the sky and the Milky Way "the backbone of night." In this fascinating segment Dr. Sagan takes…
08
Journeys in Space and Time
A voyage to see how star patterns change over millions of years is followed by a journey to the planets of other stars, and a…
09
The Lives of the Stars
Using computer animation and amazing astronomical art, Dr. Sagan shows how stars are born, live, die and sometimes collapse to form neutron stars or black…
10
The Edge of Forever
Dr. Sagan leads us on some awesome trips — to a time when galaxies were beginning to form, to India to explore the infinite cycles…
11
The Persistence of Memory
The brain is the focus of this fascinating portion of our journey as Dr. Sagan examines another of the intelligent creatures with whom we share…
12
Encyclopedia Galactica
Are there alien intelligences? How could we communicate with them? What about UFOs? The answers to these questions take us to Egypt to decode ancient…
13
Who Speaks for Earth?
Through the use of special effects we retrace the 15-billion-year journey from the big bang to the present. We also hear the tragic story of…
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
13
Episodes
60 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Carl Sagan
NETWORKS (1)
PBS
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cosmos: A Personal Voyage about?
Carl Sagan covers a wide range of scientific subjects, including the origin of life and a perspective of our place in the universe.
Where can I watch Cosmos: A Personal Voyage?
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage is available on Rakuten TV. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Cosmos: A Personal Voyage have?
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage has 1 season with 13 episodes total.
Who created Cosmos: A Personal Voyage?
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage was created by Carl Sagan.
Who stars in Cosmos: A Personal Voyage?
The cast of Cosmos: A Personal Voyage includes Carl Sagan.
What is the rating of Cosmos: A Personal Voyage?
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage has a rating of 8.6 out of 10 based on 414 votes on TMDB.
Is Cosmos: A Personal Voyage still running?
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Documentary
