42: The Answer to Almost Everything
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 219 Episodes
2021 – Present
Premiered: Sat, Sep 4, 2021
Creative Production Team
Upcoming Broadcast Premiere
Season 1, Episode 218: “Episode 218”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Mönch, Alexander Lahl
Beate Brehm, Anette Schmaltz, Thomas Kulik, Petra Thurn, Boris Geiger, David Donschen, Romy Steyer, Katrin Focke
Gunnar Refardt, Thomas Bernecker, Ma Raab
Alexander Lahl, Max Mönch
Department Leadership Roster
Max Mönch
Director
Alexander Lahl
Producer
Beate Brehm
Writer
Gunnar Refardt
Editor
Alexander Lahl
Director
Anette Schmaltz
Writer
Thomas Kulik
Writer
Thomas Bernecker
Editor
Petra Thurn
Writer
Boris Geiger
Writer
Ma Raab
Editor
Christoph Dechant
Editor
David Donschen
Writer
Romy Steyer
Writer
Max Mönch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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6: FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is 42: The Answer to Almost Everything about?
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.
How many seasons does 42: The Answer to Almost Everything have?
42: The Answer to Almost Everything comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in 42: The Answer to Almost Everything?
Key cast members in 42: The Answer to Almost Everything include Not specified.
Who created or directed 42: The Answer to Almost Everything?
42: The Answer to Almost Everything was developed and directed by Max Mönch, Alexander Lahl.