42: The Answer to Almost Everything

What would we be without mucus? Can we live on water? How much does life weigh? Finding out the answers is the aim of ARTE's new science show. In a nod to Douglas Adams's "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", where the figure 42 is the ultimate answer to all questions, 42 tries to provide the answers.

Overview Credits Watch Reviews Seasons Images Videos Recommendations Similar

Created By
Status	Returning Series
Original Name	42 - Die Antwort auf fast alles
First Air Date	September 4, 2021
Last Air Date	March 15, 2026
Seasons	1
Episodes	198
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	French, German
Original Language	German
Production Countries	Germany, France
Production Companies	mobyDOK ARTE BR
Networks	ARTE

S01E202

Is there another Earth in the universe?

"There is no Planet B!" This slogan is a constant at all pro-climate demonstrations. But what would become of humanity if, one day, Earth became uninhabitable? Could another celestial body serve as our refuge? Astrophysicists have never been closer to finding an answer.

View Episodes