Published October 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM EDT

8pm Sunday NOVA: THE BATTLE TO BREATHE - Science / Documentary
Follow the relentless quest that led to a breakthrough treatment for a deadly disease.

Witness an extraordinary medical revolution in the battle against cystic fibrosis, one of the most common fatal genetic diseases in the U.S. Once, CF was a death sentence, with life expectancies barely reaching adulthood. But in 2019 a remarkable new treatment, Trikafta, a potent combination of three drugs changed everything. People who once spent their days gasping for breath found themselves running marathons. Follow the decades-long scientific quest, fueled by desperate parents, that led to this remarkable breakthrough. It's a tale of joy, struggle, and unwavering hope.

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