The Worst Episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

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6.6/10(18 votes)
#1 - US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
S3:E1412/26/2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.
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6.9/10(19 votes)
#2 - Science of Game of Thrones
S3:E181/23/2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with "Game of Thrones" actor Isaac Wright.
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7.0/10(22 votes)
#3 - Katy Perry
S4:E711/12/2017
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7.0/10(18 votes)
#4 - Ben Stiller
S3:E911/21/2016
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7.1/10(21 votes)
#5 - Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead
S3:E610/24/2016
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7.2/10(27 votes)
#6 - Penn and Teller
S2:E411/15/2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews magicians Penn and Teller and discusses the science of illusion with co-host Chuck Nice and guest Susana Martinez-Conde.
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7.2/10(21 votes)
#7 - Stephen Colbert
S4:E141/14/2018
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Stephen Colbert and discusses the intersection of science and comedy with Adam Conover and Sophia McClennen.
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7.2/10(16 votes)
#8 - Hope Solo
S3:E151/2/2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with soccer goalie Hope Solo.
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7.4/10(39 votes)
#9 - Dan Savage
S1:E35/4/2015
Activist, author and journalist Dan Savage joins Dr. Tyson to discuss what love means in today’s society. Anthropologist Helen Fisher and comedian Chuck Nice add their insight to the conversation.
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7.4/10(33 votes)
#10 - Bill Clinton
S2:E110/25/2015
In the season premiere, Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with former President Bill Clinton, who was a strong advocate of science education and advancement during his two presidential terms. President Clinton opens up about his deep appreciation for science as he delves into topics including the importance of science in politics, the cosmic perspective, the Human Genome Project and Einstein. At the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson continues the conversation with his comedian co-host Chuck Nice and genomics expert Juan Enriquez. Meanwhile, Bill Nye gives his take on advancing scientific progress in America, author Richard Muller joins via video call to talk about the influence of science on politics and Tyson answers fan questions about artificial intelligence.
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7.3/10(19 votes)
#11 - Jeremy Irons
S3:E711/7/2016
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7.4/10(31 votes)
#12 - Biz Stone
S1:E86/8/2015
Dr. Tyson explores The Impact of Twitter on Society as he sits down with Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter and co-founder/CEO of Super.me. The two discuss how the social media phenomenon has affected the way we communicate in today’s world. Sharing their experience and opinions are Dr. Alondra Nelson, professor of sociology at Columbia University; Clive Thompson, journalist; and Eugene Mirman, comedian.
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7.3/10(18 votes)
#13 - Bill Maher
S3:E202/6/2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian Bill Maher and discusses satire in society with Maeve Higgins and Dr. Alison Dagnes.
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7.4/10(29 votes)
#14 - Norman Lear
S1:E106/22/2015
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Norman Lear, television writer and producer, discuss TV and the Evolution of American Culture. From “All in the Family” to “The Big Bang Theory,” the diverse television landscape and evolving American culture are explored. Author Saul Austerlitz and comedian Chuck Nice add their insight.
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7.3/10(17 votes)
#15 - Terry Crews
S3:E1112/5/2016
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7.4/10(24 votes)
#16 - Larry Wilmore
S2:E211/1/2015
Emmy® award-winning producer, actor, comedian and writer Larry Wilmore joins Tyson in the hot seat as the two delve into the intersection of science and comedy. At the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by his co-hosts: comedian Chuck Nice and Scott Weems, author of “Ha! The Science of When We Laugh and Why.” The three discuss the physiology of laughter, the mathematics of crafting jokes and the link between humor and creativity. Adding to the discussion, author Andy Weir patches into the studio to discuss the comedy in his book “The Martian” and Bill Nye presents an improv performance to demonstrate that science can, in fact, be funny.
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7.4/10(21 votes)
#17 - William Shatner
S3:E1312/19/2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic actor William Shatner.
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7.4/10(18 votes)
#18 - SciFi Meets National Defense
S4:E611/5/2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former head of DARPA Arati Prabhakar.
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7.5/10(31 votes)
#19 - Seth MacFarlane
S2:E311/8/2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Seth MacFarlane, creator of “Family Guy” and fellow executive producer of “Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey”, to discuss the role science plays in his work and personal life. In a private interview, the two take on myriad topics, including social issues in cartoons, the science of “Family Guy” and the science fiction parodies that abound in the series. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist and AMNH research associate Charles Liu, and later Bill Nye gives his take on cartoons and animation.
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7.4/10(16 votes)
#20 - Jay Leno
S3:E1212/12/2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno.
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7.5/10(29 votes)
#21 - Arianna Huffington
S1:E45/11/2015
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, explore Living in the Information Age. The two discuss how technology influences the rate and ways in which we communicate. Journalist Jeff Jarvis and comedian Chuck Nice add their insight.
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7.3/10(10 votes)
#22 - Bill Nye
S5:E145/9/2019
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Bill Nye, one of America’s most recognized science educators, to discuss the science of communication, romance and more.
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7.5/10(25 votes)
#23 - Whoopi Goldberg
S3:E19/19/2016
Academy Award-winner and comic Whoopi Goldberg joins Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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7.5/10(23 votes)
#24 - Susan Sarandon
S2:E511/29/2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson expands his cosmic perspective with actress and activist Susan Sarandon. The two discuss gender, race, perspective, marijuana and Carl Sagan.
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7.5/10(21 votes)
#25 - David Byrne
S2:E612/6/2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews musician David Byrne and discusses creativity in the arts and sciences with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest Monica Lopez-Gonzalez.
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