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

The best rated episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson are: William Shatner - S3E13 rated 8.0, The Martian - S3E8 rated 8.0, Charles Bolden/NASA - S1E9 rated 8.0, Jimmy Carter - S1E6 rated 8.0, Seth MacFarlane - S2E3 rated 7.8, Richard Dawkins - S1E5 rated 7.7, US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter - S3E14 rated 7.7, Brian Cox - S2E9 rated 7.7, Actor Jack Black - S5E6 rated 7.6, The Science of Weather - S3E17 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: Actor Anna Deavere Smith - S5E9 rated 5.4, News Anchor Dan Rather - S5E7 rated 5.4, Kelly Slater and the Science of Surfing - S4E18 rated 5.8, Katie Couric - S4E4 rated 6.0, True Story of Hidden Figures - S4E15 rated 6.1, US Space Command - S5E4 rated 6.1, Director Darren Aronofsky - S5E15 rated 6.1, Actor James Marsden. - S5E11 rated 6.3, Salman Rushdie - S4E11 rated 6.3, Author Patricia Cornwell - S5E13 rated 6.4

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Name: StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Genre: Talk
Released: 2015-04-20
Rating: 6.6

Apr 2015 - present

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Best Episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

William Shatner
S3 Ep13
8.0
19th Dec 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic actor William Shatner.
The Martian
S3 Ep8
8.0
14th Nov 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews best-selling author Andy Weir.
Charles Bolden/NASA
S1 Ep9
8.0
15th Jun 2015
This week’s theme is NASA’s Vision on Space. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, administrator of NASA, examine NASA’s past, present and future. Astrophysicist Dr. Michael Shara and science educator Bill Nye share their thoughts on the space program.
Jimmy Carter
S1 Ep6
8.0
25th May 2015
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and President Jimmy Carter examine the topic of Pulling the Plug on Pestilence. The duo discuss the importance of and progress toward ending fatal epidemic diseases. Mark Siddall, curator of the division of invertebrate zoology at the American Museum of Natural History, and comedian Chuck Nice share their views on this matter.
Seth MacFarlane
S2 Ep3
7.8
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.
Richard Dawkins
S1 Ep5
7.7
18th May 2015
StarTalk tackles a burning question: Can Science and Religion Coexist? Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and evolutionary biologist and ethologist Richard Dawkins debate whether science and religion can truly coexist in today’s society. Jesuit clergyman James Martin and comedian Eugene Mirman weigh in.
US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
S3 Ep14
7.7
26th Dec 2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.
Brian Cox
S2 Ep9
7.7
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.
Actor Jack Black
S5 Ep6
7.6
11th Apr 2019
Neil DeGrasse Tyson blows the mind of actor and musician Jack Black in a conversation about the size of our Universe.
The Science of Weather
S3 Ep17
7.6
16th Jan 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with NOAA Administrator Kathryn D. Sullivan.
David Crosby
S2 Ep8
7.6
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.
Penn and Teller
S2 Ep4
7.6
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.
Search for Aliens
S3 Ep16
7.6
9th Jan 2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronomer Jill Tarter.
Whoopi Goldberg
S3 Ep1
7.6
19th Sep 2016
Academy Award-winner and comic Whoopi Goldberg joins Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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.
Chris Hadfield
S1 Ep7
7.6
1st Jun 2015
Social Media-Savvy Astronauts are taking over the cosmos. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space, discuss social media milestones in space, and its usage among today’s astronauts. Former astronaut Dr. Mike Massimo and comedian Eugene Mirman comment on this growing trend.
Author George R.R. Martin
S5 Ep8
7.6
18th Apr 2019
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with “Game of Thrones” author, George R.R. Martin.
Bill Maher
S3 Ep20
7.6
6th Feb 2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian Bill Maher and discusses satire in society with Maeve Higgins and Dr. Alison Dagnes.
Science of Game of Thrones
S3 Ep18
7.6
23rd Jan 2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with "Game of Thrones" actor Isaac Wright.

Worst Episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Actor Anna Deavere Smith
S5 Ep9
5.4
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.
News Anchor Dan Rather
S5 Ep7
5.4
11th Apr 2019
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic reporter and former CBS news anchor, Dan Rather.
Kelly Slater and the Science of Surfing
S4 Ep18
5.8
18th Feb 2018
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with surfer Kelly Slater, then discusses the science of surfing with Chuck Nice and William Finnegan.
Katie Couric
S4 Ep4
6.0
22nd Oct 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Katie Couric and discusses the intersection of science and journalism with Eugene Mirman and Jeff Jarvis.
True Story of Hidden Figures
S4 Ep15
6.1
21st Jan 2018
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author Margot Lee Shetterly ("Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race") and actress Janelle Monáe, who starred in the movie.
US Space Command
S5 Ep4
6.1
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.
Director Darren Aronofsky
S5 Ep15
6.1
9th May 2019
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with film director Darren Aronofsky, then dives into the extremes of storytelling and psychology.
Actor James Marsden.
S5 Ep11
6.3
25th Apr 2019
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson analyzes humans’ hopes and fears about AI with actor James Marsden.
Salman Rushdie
S4 Ep11
6.3
10th Dec 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Salman Rushdie and explores the science of storytelling with comedian Eugene Mirman and literary scholar Jonathan Gottschall.
Author Patricia Cornwell
S5 Ep13
6.4
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.
Sam Harris and the Science of Belief
S4 Ep16
6.5
28th Jan 2018
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews neuroscientist Sam Harris, and discusses everything from free will to religion with Godfrey and Andrew Newberg.
Hope Solo
S3 Ep15
6.6
2nd Jan 2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with soccer goalie Hope Solo.
Actor Jeff Goldblum
S5 Ep10
6.6
25th Apr 2019
Neil deGrasse Tyson and geek icon Jeff Goldblum meet for a curiosity-packed conversation.
Anthony Bourdain
S5 Ep1
6.7
12th Nov 2018
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews chef Anthony Bourdain; Sasheer Zamata, Guy Crosby and Yvette d'Entremont discuss the science of food as it relates to taste, cooking and climate change; Natalia Reagan tries one of the hottest sauces in the world.
SciFi Meets National Defense
S4 Ep6
6.7
5th Nov 2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former head of DARPA Arati Prabhakar.
The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady
S5 Ep3
6.8
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.
Bill Nye
S5 Ep14
6.8
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.
Kevin Smith
S4 Ep5
6.8
29th Oct 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kevin Smith and discusses science fiction and the science of superheroes with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.
Frank Oz and the Science of Puppeteering
S4 Ep17
6.9
4th Feb 2018
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with puppeteer Frank Oz, then discusses puppets in pop culture and the people "behind the curtain" with Adam Conover and Charles Liu.

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Episode Guide

George Takei
S1 Ep1
7.6
20th Apr 2015
Discussing how the scenarios in “Star Trek” relate to moral and social issues of today with actor George Takei.
Christopher Nolan
S1 Ep2
7.5
27th Apr 2015
Discussing how director Christopher Nolan translates his love of science to his films; with theoretical cosmologist Dr. Janna Levin and comic Eugene Mirman.
Dan Savage
S1 Ep3
7.3
4th May 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.
Arianna Huffington
S1 Ep4
7.2
11th May 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.
Richard Dawkins
S1 Ep5
7.7
18th May 2015
StarTalk tackles a burning question: Can Science and Religion Coexist? Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and evolutionary biologist and ethologist Richard Dawkins debate whether science and religion can truly coexist in today’s society. Jesuit clergyman James Martin and comedian Eugene Mirman weigh in.
Jimmy Carter
S1 Ep6
8.0
25th May 2015
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and President Jimmy Carter examine the topic of Pulling the Plug on Pestilence. The duo discuss the importance of and progress toward ending fatal epidemic diseases. Mark Siddall, curator of the division of invertebrate zoology at the American Museum of Natural History, and comedian Chuck Nice share their views on this matter.
Chris Hadfield
S1 Ep7
7.6
1st Jun 2015
Social Media-Savvy Astronauts are taking over the cosmos. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space, discuss social media milestones in space, and its usage among today’s astronauts. Former astronaut Dr. Mike Massimo and comedian Eugene Mirman comment on this growing trend.
Biz Stone
S1 Ep8
7.1
8th Jun 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.
Charles Bolden/NASA
S1 Ep9
8.0
15th Jun 2015
This week’s theme is NASA’s Vision on Space. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, administrator of NASA, examine NASA’s past, present and future. Astrophysicist Dr. Michael Shara and science educator Bill Nye share their thoughts on the space program.
Norman Lear
S1 Ep10
7.4
22nd Jun 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.