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We enlist allies from nature to fight in our battles. But is the enemy of an enemy always a friend? Next time on THE HUMAN FOOTPRINT – July 2 at 9 pm
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Episode 2, July 2 at 9:00 pm
Hosted by Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton, The Emmy-Nominated Science Docuseries Returns With Six New Episodes
“The Enemy of My Enemy”
Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 9:00 p.m. ET
In humankind’s conquest of planet Earth, we rely on improbable allies – species we’ve recruited from nature to help us defeat our adversaries. But in this brave new world of “biocontrol,” is the enemy of an enemy always a friend?
PBS’s Emmy-nominated series HUMAN FOOTPRINT will return for a second season on Wednesdays, June 25-July 30, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS app. Hosted by biologist and Princeton University professor Shane Campbell-Staton, Ph.D., the series’ six new episodes explore the global impact of Earth’s most ingenious, destructive, and adaptive species…humans.
Shane’s on a bee-line to uncover the sweet (and not-so-sweet) truth about our 8,000-year-old alliance with bees. From tiny squash bees to high-flying honey bees, he’s exploring how these little pollinators built our food system – and why that same system is now putting them at risk. Can we save the bees before we’re totally our of buzzness? (Logonton, PA)
Credit: Day’s Edge Productions
Follow Shane as he travels the globe and gives audiences a firsthand look at how people have transformed the planet and the millions of species around us. Along the way, Shane meets farmers, scientists, journalists and business owners across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. He discovers that the ways that we reshaped the world have been driven not only by our biological needs but also by our social, political, and cultural identities.
“Yes! We’re back for another season of HUMAN FOOTPRINT to continue exploring what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world,” said Shane Campbell-Staton, Ph.D., biologist and host of HUMAN FOOTPRINT. “Science should be accessible, engaging, and deeply human. We’re so grateful that PBS has given us the space to tell stories with heart, honesty, and a sense of wonder. I can’t wait to share Season 2 with audiences.”
This season of HUMAN FOOTPRINT explores the origins of our complex and controversial global food chain, the alliances humans have formed with species to control other species, and what exactly is happening with bees. The series also examines how fashion has impacted the planet, the human quest to control water, and the species on the brink of extinction.
“HUMAN FOOTPRINT is more than just a science docuseries. It’s a tapestry of stories that connect us all by shedding light on the choices we make and the futures we can shape together,” said Diana El-Osta, Senior Director, Multiplatform Programming and Development at PBS. “We’re thrilled to bring back this series that quickly became an audience favorite with millions of streams across PBS platforms.”