Surviving Earth

Surviving Earth

2026•1h 0m

Documentary

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

EN

Status

In Production

First Aired

June 4, 2026

Networks

NBC

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2026-06-04

E2

Episode 2

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E8

The Great Flood

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