How many seasons does Black Death Patient Zero have?

Black Death Patient Zero has 1 season with 2 episodes.

What network is Black Death Patient Zero on?

Black Death Patient Zero airs on Sky History.

When did Black Death Patient Zero premiere?

Black Death Patient Zero premiered on November 10, 2025.

Black Death Patient Zero

Sky History Running

1 Season · 2 Episodes · Premiered November 10, 2025

Black Death Patient Zero explores the origins of the 14th-century Black Death pandemic, using new DNA analysis to investigate its earliest victims. The show investigates the plague's spread from Central Asia, with filming locations in the UK, Italy, and Germany, and highlights scientific efforts to trace the pandemic's roots, such as the study of plague victims found in Kyrgyzstan in 1338 or 1339.

Where to Watch: Sky History

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2 episodes

E01

Spread of a Killer

Mon, Nov 10 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Documentary tracing the roots of the world's deadliest pandemic. Historian Philip Slavin identifies what he believes could be Black Death Patient Zero - the earliest known victim of the 14th-century pandemic.

E02

Chasing the Source

Mon, Nov 17 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Black Death Patient Zero

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

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