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The Best Episodes of Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1

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Bill Nye explores science and its impact on politics, society and pop culture. Each episode tackles a topic from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths, and refuting anti-scientific claims that may be espoused by

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Episode 1 - Earth Is a Hot Mess
    6.1/10(447 votes)

    #1 - Earth Is a Hot Mess

    S1:E1

    Bill calls out climate change deniers, breaks down the science of global warming and explains how we can make the planet a cooler place to live.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Episode 2 - Tune Your Quack-o-Meter
    5.8/10(348 votes)

    #2 - Tune Your Quack-o-Meter

    S1:E2

    Bill and his panel of experts debunk bogus alternative remedies like homeopathy, the healing power of magnets ... and curing cancer by yelling at it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Episode 3 - Machines Take Over the World
    5.2/10(290 votes)

    #3 - Machines Take Over the World

    S1:E3

    From robots that paint Rembrandts to Twitterbots gone rogue, Bill and his guests explore the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Episode 4 - More Food, Less Hype
    4.9/10(270 votes)

    #4 - More Food, Less Hype

    S1:E4

    Bill extracts DNA from a strawberry in the lab and talks about genetically modified foods with a Monsanto executive, a professor and a farmer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Episode 5 - The Original Martian Invasion
    4.9/10(239 votes)

    #5 - The Original Martian Invasion

    S1:E5

    Bill introduces the theory of panspermia, NASA scientists discuss the Mars 2020 mission, and Wil Wheaton and the panel ponder life on other planets.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Episode 6 - Do Some Shots, Save the World
    5.4/10(248 votes)

    #6 - Do Some Shots, Save the World

    S1:E6

    With help from some friends in raincoats and a room full of unemployed germs, Bill demonstrates how vaccines work and why everyone needs to get them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Episode 7 - Cheat Codes for Reality
    5.0/10(222 votes)

    #7 - Cheat Codes for Reality

    S1:E7

    Bill and his correspondents check out video game technology that's changing the world, including a game that helps surgeons sharpen their skills.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Episode 8 - This Diet Is Bananas
    4.8/10(234 votes)

    #8 - This Diet Is Bananas

    S1:E8

    What's in a calorie? Bill flambés a marshmallow in the name of science, experts weigh in on fad diets, and singing kale keeps it real about nutrition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Episode 9 - The Sexual Spectrum
    2.7/10(582 votes)

    #9 - The Sexual Spectrum

    S1:E9

    Sex is complex! Bill explores the ever-evolving science of sexuality with help from a panel of experts and "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" star Rachel Bloom.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Episode 10 - Saving the World -- with Space!
    5.1/10(220 votes)

    #10 - Saving the World -- with Space!

    S1:E10

    Bill and the panel discuss private space travel. Mean astronaut Joel McHale answers questions, and lunar gravity gives a young basketballer a boost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Episode 11 - Malarkey!
    4.9/10(220 votes)

    #11 - Malarkey!

    S1:E11

    Chemtrails. Crop circles. Palm readers. Bill takes aim at pseudoscience and explains how confirmation bias makes us believe things that aren't true.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Episode 12 - Designer Babies
    4.1/10(270 votes)

    #12 - Designer Babies

    S1:E12

    Bill explores advances in IVF that are helping couples have healthy babies. "Project Runway" star Tim Gunn hosts a special fashion show in the lab.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Episode 13 - Earth's People Problem
    3.8/10(305 votes)

    #13 - Earth's People Problem

    S1:E13

    Bill and his guests talk about tackling overpopulation by empowering women. Comedian Joanna Hausmann interviews couples about male contraception.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Earth Is a Hot Mess" is the best rated episode of "Bill Nye Saves the World" season 1. It scored 6.1/10 based on 447 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/21/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Tune Your Quack-o-Meter".