What are the best episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson?

The best rated episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson are: David Byrne - S2E6 rated 8.1, Author Patricia Cornwell - S5E13 rated 8.0, Author George R.R. Martin - S5E8 rated 8.0, Brian Cox - S2E9 rated 8.0, Vice President Al Gore - S5E5 rated 7.8, Susan Sarandon - S2E5 rated 7.7, Bill Nye - S5E14 rated 7.7, The Martian - S3E8 rated 7.6

What are the worst episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson?

The lowest rated episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson are: Director Darren Aronofsky - S5E15 rated 6.6, News Anchor Dan Rather - S5E7 rated 6.9, Actor Anna Deavere Smith - S5E9 rated 7.0, Weird Al Yankovic - S5E12 rated 7.1, The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady - S5E3 rated 7.1, Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man - S5E2 rated 7.1, Penn and Teller - S2E4 rated 7.2, US Space Command - S5E4 rated 7.2

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Episode Rating Graph

Name: StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Genre: Talk
Released: 2015-04-20
Rating: 6.7

Apr 2015 - May 2019

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Best Episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

David Byrne
S2 Ep6
8.1
6th Dec 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.
Author Patricia Cornwell
S5 Ep13
8.0
3rd May 2019
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with crime novelist Patricia Cornwell and tackles all things forensics with Matt Kirshen and Rebecca Folkerth.
Author George R.R. Martin
S5 Ep8
8.0
18th Apr 2019
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with “Game of Thrones” author, George R.R. Martin.
Brian Cox
S2 Ep9
8.0
27th Dec 2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews physicist Brian Cox and discusses communicating science to the public with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest Jason Silva.
Vice President Al Gore
S5 Ep5
7.8
4th Apr 2019
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former Vice President Al Gore, then discusses environmental science with Chuck Nice and Andrew Revkin.
Susan Sarandon
S2 Ep5
7.7
29th Nov 2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson expands his cosmic perspective with actress and activist Susan Sarandon. The two discuss gender, race, perspective, marijuana and Carl Sagan.
Bill Nye
S5 Ep14
7.7
9th May 2019
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Bill Nye, one of America’s most recognized science educators, to discuss the science of communication, romance and more.
The Martian
S3 Ep8
7.6
14th Nov 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews best-selling author Andy Weir.

Worst Episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Director Darren Aronofsky
S5 Ep15
6.6
9th May 2019
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with film director Darren Aronofsky, then dives into the extremes of storytelling and psychology.
News Anchor Dan Rather
S5 Ep7
6.9
11th Apr 2019
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic reporter and former CBS news anchor, Dan Rather.
Actor Anna Deavere Smith
S5 Ep9
7.0
18th Apr 2019
Together, host Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor and playwright Anna Deavere Smith explore the complex roles that art and science play in inspiring societal change.
Weird Al Yankovic
S5 Ep12
7.1
2nd May 2019
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with parody songwriter Weird Al.
The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady
S5 Ep3
7.1
26th Nov 2018
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actor Simon Helberg and co-creator Bill Prady ("The Big Bang Theory"); comic Chuck Nice, astrophysicist Charles Liu and theoretical physicist Janna Levin discuss the portrayal of scientists in pop culture.
Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man
S5 Ep2
7.1
19th Nov 2018
An interview with UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan.
Penn and Teller
S2 Ep4
7.2
15th Nov 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.
US Space Command
S5 Ep4
7.2
4th Apr 2019
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his tour of the remote Thule Air Base in Greenland, then tackles the science of defense with comedian co-host Chuck Nice and space security expert Laura Grego.

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Episode Guide

Bill Clinton
S2 Ep1
7.6
25th Oct 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.
Larry Wilmore
S2 Ep2
7.5
1st Nov 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.
Seth MacFarlane
S2 Ep3
7.3
8th Nov 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.
Penn and Teller
S2 Ep4
7.2
15th Nov 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.
Susan Sarandon
S2 Ep5
7.7
29th Nov 2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson expands his cosmic perspective with actress and activist Susan Sarandon. The two discuss gender, race, perspective, marijuana and Carl Sagan.
David Byrne
S2 Ep6
8.1
6th Dec 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.
Mars 1
S2 Ep7
7.6
13th Dec 2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Mars One co-founder Bas Lansdorp and discusses the idea of establishing a permanent human settlement on Mars with co-host Eugene Mirman and guest Mike Massimino.
David Crosby
S2 Ep8
7.3
20th Dec 2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews David Crosby and discusses folk music and social justice with co-host Chuck Nice and guest Thomas Sugrue.
Brian Cox
S2 Ep9
8.0
27th Dec 2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews physicist Brian Cox and discusses communicating science to the public with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest Jason Silva.
Gina McCarthy
S2 Ep10
7.5
3rd Jan 2016
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Gina McCarthy and discusses the EPA's efforts in keeping the Earth habitable for humans with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest Andrew Revkin.