Beginning with Darwin's revolutionary theory, this seven-part series explores all facets of evolution--the changes that spawned the tree of life, the power of sex, how evolution continues to affect us every day, and the perceived conflict between science and religion.

Title from container. Documentary originally produced for the PBS television series Nova and broadcast in September 2001.

1. Darwin's dangerous idea / written and directed by David Espar & Susan K. Lewis (ca. 120 min.) -- 2. Great transformations / written by Joel Olicker & Chris Schmidt (ca. 60 min.) -- Extinction! / written, produced and directed by Kate Churchill & Richard Hutton (ca. 60 min.) -- 3. The evolutionary arms race / written and directed by Gail Willumsen (ca. 60 min.) -- Why sex? / written, produced and directed by Noel Buckner & Robert Whittlesey (ca. 60 min.) -- 4. The mind's big bang / written by John Heminway (ca. 60 min.) -- What about God? / telescript by Bill Jersey, Mark Page ; story by Mark Page (ca. 60 min.).