A journey into our evolutionary past, piecing together the bodies of our prehistoric family.
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3 episodes • 2012
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neanderthal | Oct 22, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Homo Erectus | Oct 23, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Lucy | Oct 24, 2012 | 0.0 |