TV NOVA - Season 7 Episode 13 : The Big IF NOVA - Season 7 Episode 13 : The Big IF 7.008/10 by 131 users Is interferon—known as IF in medical shorthand—the wonder drug and cure for cancer that some doctors claim? NOVA travels to London, Stockholm, Houston, San Francisco, and New Haven in search of the answer in the most complete film on interferon ever to appear on American television. Details Casts Posters Images Title NOVA - Season 7 Episode 13 : The Big IF Alternative Titles PBS新星Nova, نوا, نووآ, PBS Nova First Air Date 1974-03-03 Last Air Date 2025-09-24 Number of Episodes 1012 Number of Seasons 52 Genres Documentary, Networks PBS, Casts Plot Keywords , Episodes List NOVA Season 7 :Episode 1 The Elusive Illness The Elusive Illness 1980-01-15 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 2 A is for Atom, B is for Bomb A is for Atom, B is for Bomb 1980-01-22 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 3 Living Machines Living Machines 1980-02-05 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 4 Portrait of a Killer Portrait of a Killer 1980-02-19 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 5 Umealit: The Whale Hunters Umealit: The Whale Hunters 1980-03-04 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 6 The Safety Factor The Safety Factor 1980-03-11 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 7 A Mediterranean Prospect A Mediterranean Prospect 1980-03-18 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 8 Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland 1980-03-25 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 9 The Pinks and the Blues The Pinks and the Blues 1980-09-30 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 10 The Cancer Detectives of Lin Xian The Cancer Detectives of Lin Xian 1980-10-07 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 11 The Sea Behind the Dunes The Sea Behind the Dunes 1980-10-14 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 12 Do We Really Need the Rockes? Do We Really Need the Rockes? 1980-10-28 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 13 The Big IF The Big IF 1980-11-04 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 14 Voyager: Jupiter & Beyond Voyager: Jupiter & Beyond 1980-11-11 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 15 The Wizard Who Spat on the Floor The Wizard Who Spat on the Floor 1980-11-18 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 16 The Water Crisis The Water Crisis 1980-11-25 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 17 Moving Still Moving Still 1980-12-02 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 18 A Touch of Sensitivity A Touch of Sensitivity 1980-12-09 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 19 The Red Deer of Rhum The Red Deer of Rhum 1980-12-23 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and... NOVA Season 7 :Episode 20 It's About Time It's About Time 1980-12-30 PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...