Xploration Awesome Planet

Xploration Awesome Planet - FOX

FOX

Reality Series

2014

TVPG

Science

Educational

The grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau visits diamond and gold mines to see how gems and metals are formed, travels to active volcanoes to observe what happens inside the Earth’s burning core, and checks out weather stations in mountainous areas to get an idea of how weather phenomena form in the atmosphere.

Where to Stream

2014– Reality Series 12 Seasons 106 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Friday, April 24

Artists of the Environment

Season 4 • Episode 2

An environmental painter, a sculptor, a photographer and a craftsman blend nature with art.

Friday, April 24

Science on the Great Barrier Reef

Season 4 • Episode 3

The Great Barrier Reef; the National Sea Simulator at the Australian Institute of Marine Science.

Friday, April 24

New Zealand

Season 4 • Episode 4

In New Zealand, Cousteau explores a volcanic field and sees one of the world's largest insects.

Friday, April 24

Natural Wonders

Season 4 • Episode 5

In Hawaii, an incredibly rare waterfall pours lava into the ocean; the Antelope Canyon of Arizona.

Saturday, April 25

Pennsylvania

Season 4 • Episode 8

A hidden wonder beneath the Appalachian Mountains; air quality; rocks that make a ringing sound.

Friday, May 1

Student Explorer

Season 4 • Episode 6

The winner of the first Student Explorer contest; swimming with whale sharks.

Friday, May 1

Guardians of the Environment

Season 4 • Episode 9

Ways in which scientists, students and regular citizens are helping to save the Earth.

Friday, May 1

Pennsylvania

Season 4 • Episode 8

A hidden wonder beneath the Appalachian Mountains; air quality; rocks that make a ringing sound.

Friday, May 1

Rangers

Season 4 • Episode 7

Rescue dogs at Yellowstone National Park, and how rangers manage trails in harsh winter conditions.

Saturday, May 2

Rangers

Season 4 • Episode 7

Rescue dogs at Yellowstone National Park, and how rangers manage trails in harsh winter conditions.

Friday, May 8

Rumbling Earth

Season 1 • Episode 1

An active volcano on Hawaii; a laboratory simulates a tsunami; tsunami history and damage.

Friday, May 8

Extinction Earth

Season 1 • Episode 2

A potential supervolcano; Meteor Crater; powerful telescopes on Maui search for meteors.

Friday, May 8

Ecosystems

Season 1 • Episode 3

The Florida Everglades; Yellowstone's ecosystem; Earth as a giant ecosystem.

Friday, May 8

Extreme Weather

Season 1 • Episode 4

Mount Washington, N.H.; Florida's "Wall of Wind"; pursuing a tornado; debris thrown by tornadoes.

Saturday, May 9

Environmental Engineers

Season 4 • Episode 16

Engineers use technology to replace more than 500 bridges; offering protection from hurricanes.