Morgan Freeman Gets Surreal In 'Wormhole' God Episode

Things are about to get super surreal in the new episode of "Through The Wormhole" on Science Channel, because God is going to be talking about the nature of God. Well, sort of.

Airing Wednesday, July 9, at 10 p.m., the episode titled "Will We Become God?" takes on the question of whether scientific advancements will grant humans "seemingly divine abilities." As if that giant question isn't enough to make your gray matter jiggle a bit inside your noggin, the real kicker is that the narrator of the show is Morgan Freeman. Beyond being the godlike voice of pop culture (apologies to Patrick Stewart and James Earl Jones), Freeman played the main man in the 2003 Jim Carrey movie "Bruce Almighty," and its 2007 sequel "Evan Almighty."

And now the almighty is asking whether us fleshy folks have what it takes to step up (to be fair, Aaron Almighty does have a ring to it).

Aside from the meta appeal alone, the episode covers interesting ground. It discusses biologists exploring ways to grow new life forms and neurologists seeking to create artificial consciousness. Also, Freeman will talk audiences through the work of statisticians using data to predict the future, as well as computer scientists utilizing an all-knowing “God algorithm.” After tackling the issue of omniscience, "Wormhole" will additionally tackle the "all being" component of good, and the scientific potential of lightspeed travel.

Now in its fifth season, the Emmy-nominated series voiced by Freeman has also provoked viewers to, as the show touts, "think beyond the boundaries of what they know" about topics such as poverty and the zombie apocalypse. It has been an intriguing and engaging, and fun, series that is sort of "Omni" magazine meets PBS' "Nova."

"Through The Wormhole" is a worthwhile watch pretty much any week, but with Freeman tackling the complex god question, things get divinely surreal this Wednesday.

-Aaron Sagers

Science Channel's 'The Unexplained Files' Returns This July

The Science Channel will premiere season two of "The Unexplained Files" on Tuesday, July 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The second season contains 12 new episodes that will be "examining strange, mind-boggling phenomena that science cannot – or will not – explain."

The series uses "dramatic reconstructions, riveting never-before-seen footage, first-hand eyewitness accounts, and expert interviews" to examine the unexplained and "takes a scientific look at the inexplicable, uncovering paranormal activities that have mystified scientists, inspired legends, and captured the human imagination for centuries."

Rita Mullin, General Manager, Science Channel states, “For season two we’ve uncovered deeper mysteries that are bound to leave our audience confounded and motivated to continue the search for answers. That’s one of the great qualities of 'The Unexplained Files' – it always leaves you with more questions and wanting to know more. We’re excited to once again capture imaginations and explore strange happenings involving religion, animals, ancient structures, mythical giants and more.”

More details on the premiere from the release:

Science Channel Launches Third 'Are We Alone?' Week This March

Are we alone? It's a question the Science Channel has been asking for asks for the third year with its Are We Alone? week dedicated to the extraterrestrial question -- and this time they have the inimitable voice of Morgan Freeman to help. Beginning this March, Science Channel seeks to satisfy viewers' (and 74 percent of Americans who believe in the existence of aliens) "appetite for aliens" with programming featuring scientists, journalists and alien investigators.

According to Debbie Myers, executive vice president and general manager of Science Channel, the Are We Alone? week engages the audience with bold questions and "current research happening in the field of extraterrestrial life ... it’s programming that asks questions and makes you think."

On March 2, at 10 p.m. ET, the week begins with the premiere of new episodes of "NASA's Unexplained Files," continues with four all-new programs, such as the series "Close Encounters" on Tuesday, March 4 at 10 p.m. ET, with a premiere episode of "Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman" on Wednesday, March 5 at 10 p.m. ET.

After the jump is a complete rundown of the Are We Alone? week...

'The Unexplained Files' Explores the World of the Mysterious

The Science Channel is delving into the world of the weird with new show "The Unexplained Files." The show explores some bizarre and mysterious cases, from UFOs to unidentified creatures, and man of the most scientifically perplexing legends from around the world.

The premiere episode, which aired on August 28, featured the story of pilot Fred Valentich and his airplane suddenly disappearing from existence in 1978 after a cryptic message stating "It's above me and it's not an aircraft." The message was followed by an unexplained metallic sound. After the first airing of the message, they followed up with an expose on "Texas Blue Dogs;" mysterious, hunch-backed creatures that are known for mutilating livestock. They've been photographed, and locals fear that their breeding is about to cause a population explosion.

The next episode will showcase the grisly occurrence of livestock mutilation. With reports reaching as far back as 19th century Britain and as recent as 2012, livestock mutilation is when animals are horrifically mutilated and murdered, sometimes with surgical precision.

They will also explore the "curse" of the ice mummy. Discovered in September 1991 in the Alps, when an unsuspecting couple stumbled upon a perfectly preserved body, scientists discovered it to be one of the oldest preserved specimens. He was dubbed "the Iceman" and has given great insight into the history of man. However, many of the people involved in uncovering the Iceman mysteriously died, leading some to believe that the remains are cursed.

You can watch the next episode of "The Unexplained Files" on September 4, at 9 p.m. ET on the Science Channel.

-Nowal Massari

'Fringe' lives again on Science Channel Fridays

Don't be too bummed about last week's Fringe series finale on Fox. Although their won't be new adventures (unless a movie happens), you can always relive the old ones - with bonus content - on the Science Channel.

Beginning Jan. 25, fans can turn to Science Channel on Friday nights from 8-11 p.m. (ET/PT) to watch episodes hosted by leading experts such as Dr. Michio Kaku, who examines phenomena such as time travel, dream sharing and parallel universes with the short-form series "Science of Fringe." And according to a Science Channel press release, the Friday night airings will begin with special appearances by series star John Noble, who sets the stage for the back-to-back-to-back episodes.

Although the show has already been airing on the network, but its move to Friday night will begin with the Season Two conclusion from 8-10 p.m. (ET/PT) and Season Three begins from 10-11 p.m. (ET/PT).

-Aaron Sagers