Connections 3 (1997)

Name: Connections 3
Genre: History
Rating: 8.5
Cast: James Burke

History

In the third edition of his groundbreaking series, James Burke continues to make incredible connections to history's most important discoveries and inventions.

IMDb rating: 8.5 (287 votes)
Episode average: 8.3 -0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

James Burke Presenter

Seasons

Season 1 (1997)

8.28 avg 10 episodes 8.4 → 8.4

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Feedback	8.4	15
2	What's in a Name?	8.4	15
3	Drop the Apple	8.5	15
4	An Invisible Object	8.0	15
5	Life Is No Picnic	8.6	15
6	Elementary Stuff	8.1	16
7	A Special Place	8.2	15
8	Fire from the Sky	7.9	16
9	Hit the Water	8.3	12
10	In Touch	8.4	14