Science is extremely fun and never stops to amaze us. Science documentaries can be fun, but they are not always accurate.

Let our guide to the best science documentaries on Netflix get you excited about the pursuit of truth and knowledge.

Below is a list of 161 of the best science documentaries and web series out there. All of these shows are available to watch right now without a membership. Just click the links and press play.

In order to create our list of best full length documentaries to watch on YouTube for free, we decided to use the IMDb documentary category as our starting point.

From the rise of the antiregulatory movement to the choices people face when their homes are threatened by rising seas, these documentaries explore the science, politics and impact of climate change.

Some have been mind-altering science fiction stories; others have been "how is this real?" documentaries. Exploring the cosmos has never been easier or more effortless.

If you like exploring the mysteries of the (scientific) universe, this guide to Netflix documentaries can help you become the ultimate explorer from the comfort of your couch.