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Life on Earth

9.119791 seasonGTV SeriesDocumentary

The story of life, from the first primitive cells to the plants and animals that now live around us.

ProducerChristopher Parsons

Where to watch

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Infinite Variety
Jan 16, 1979
E2
Building Bodies
Jan 23, 1979
E3
The First Forests
Jan 30, 1979
E4
The Swarming Hordes
Feb 6, 1979
E5
Conquest of the Waters
Feb 13, 1979
E6
Invasion of the Land
Feb 20, 1979
E7
Victors of the Dry Land
Feb 27, 1979
E8
Lords of the Air
Mar 6, 1979
E9
The Rise of the Mammals
Mar 13, 1979
E10
Theme and Variations
Mar 20, 1979
E11
The Hunters and Hunted
Mar 27, 1979
E12
Life in the Trees
Apr 3, 1979
E13
The Compulsive Communicators
Apr 10, 1979

Cast

DADavid Attenborough
David Attenborough
Self - Presenter

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Life on Earth — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life on Earth?

Life on Earth is streaming on Curiosity Stream and CuriosityStream in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Life on Earth on Netflix?

No, Life on Earth is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Curiosity Stream and CuriosityStream.

Is Life on Earth on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Life on Earth isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Curiosity Stream and CuriosityStream instead.

Where can I watch Life on Earth for free?

Life on Earth is available on Curiosity Stream and CuriosityStream in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Life on Earth?

Life on Earth has 1 season in total (13 episodes). The series concluded in 1979.

Are all episodes of Life on Earth out yet?

Yes — all 13 episodes across 1 season of Life on Earth are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Life on Earth?

No — Life on Earth ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.