Surviving Earth

8 epic extinctions. One thriving planet.

PG2026•7.2/10

Documentary

Ratings

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7.2/10(5)

Meet the bizarre, amazing and breathtaking creatures and landscapes of a vibrant lost world; and discover how life not only survived during the cataclysmic events of this prehistoric era, but thrived.

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Production

Universal Television Alternative Studio, Loud Minds

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

June 11, 2026

Last Aired

June 25, 2026

Networks

NBC

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

When the Earth Burned

Air date: 2026-06-11

Against all odds, an alpha male gorgonopsid fights to protect his family from predators and the deadly heat that surrounds them at every turn.

When the Climate Broke

Air date: 2026-06-18

A heartwarming coming-of-age story about a hatchling who grows to be a leader of her herd, helping ensure the survival for future generations.

When the Asteroid Fell

Air date: 2026-06-25

Following our planet's most infamous mass extinction event, a mated pair of dinosaurs fight to survive an incredible 30-year period of darkness.

When the Seas Died

Air date: 2026-07-02

The harrowing story of a giant marine reptile who scours the dying seas to find food for her unborn baby before giving birth amidst a super hurricane.

When the Forests Collapsed

Air date: 2026-07-09

When the Oceans Shrank

Air date: 2026-07-16

When the Continents Collided

Air date: 2026-07-23

The Great Flood

Air date: 2026-07-30