

Cosmos: A Personal Voyage
“If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.”
Overview
Carl Sagan covers a wide range of scientific subjects, including the origin of life and a perspective of our place in the universe.
Seasons (2)
Specials
14 Episodes
1989
Season 1
13 Episodes
1980
Series Cast
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