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The Best Episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

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The Best Episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson brings together celebrities, scientists and comedians to explore a variety of cosmic topics and collide pop culture with science in a...

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  1. Background image for Author George R.R. Martin
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Author George R.R. Martin

    S5:E8

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with “Game of Thrones” author, George R.R. Martin.

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Author Patricia Cornwell
    8.8/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Author Patricia Cornwell

    S5:E13

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with crime novelist Patricia Cornwell and tackles all things forensics with Matt Kirshen and Rebecca Folkerth.

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  3. Background image for Actor Jack Black
    8.7/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Actor Jack Black

    S5:E6

    Neil DeGrasse Tyson blows the mind of actor and musician Jack Black in a conversation about the size of our Universe.

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  4. Background image for News Anchor Dan Rather
    8.7/10(18 votes)

    #4 - News Anchor Dan Rather

    S5:E7

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic reporter and former CBS news anchor, Dan Rather.

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  5. Background image for The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #5 - The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady

    S5:E3

    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.

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  6. Background image for Anthony Bourdain
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #6 - Anthony Bourdain

    S5:E1

    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.

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  8. Background image for US Space Command
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    #7 - US Space Command

    S5:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Director Darren Aronofsky
    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Director Darren Aronofsky

    S5:E15

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with film director Darren Aronofsky, then dives into the extremes of storytelling and psychology.

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  10. Background image for Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man

    S5:E2

    An interview with UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan.

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  11. Background image for Actor Jeff Goldblum
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Actor Jeff Goldblum

    S5:E10

    Neil deGrasse Tyson and geek icon Jeff Goldblum meet for a curiosity-packed conversation.

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  12. Background image for George Takei
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - George Takei

    S1:E1

    Discussing how the scenarios in “Star Trek” relate to moral and social issues of today with actor George Takei.

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  13. Background image for Christopher Nolan
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Christopher Nolan

    S1:E2

    Discussing how director Christopher Nolan translates his love of science to his films; with theoretical cosmologist Dr. Janna Levin and comic Eugene Mirman.

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  14. Background image for Jimmy Carter
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Jimmy Carter

    S1:E6

    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.

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  15. Background image for Chris Hadfield
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Chris Hadfield

    S1:E7

    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.

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  16. Background image for Biz Stone
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Biz Stone

    S1:E8

    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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  17. Background image for Charles Bolden/NASA
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Charles Bolden/NASA

    S1:E9

    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.

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  18. Background image for Susan Sarandon
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Susan Sarandon

    S2:E5

    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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  19. Background image for Actor James Marsden.
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Actor James Marsden.

    S5:E11

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson analyzes humans’ hopes and fears about AI with actor James Marsden.

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  20. Background image for Vice President Al Gore
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Vice President Al Gore

    S5:E5

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former Vice President Al Gore, then discusses environmental science with Chuck Nice and Andrew Revkin.

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  21. Background image for Journalist Christiane Amanpour
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Journalist Christiane Amanpour

    S5:E16

    Neil deGrasse Tyson and war correspondent Christiane Amanpour find order in the chaotic debate over journalistic neutrality.

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  22. Background image for Actor Anna Deavere Smith
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Actor Anna Deavere Smith

    S5:E9

    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.

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  23. Background image for Weird Al Yankovic
    7.6/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Weird Al Yankovic

    S5:E12

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with parody songwriter Weird Al.

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  24. Background image for Bill Nye
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Bill Nye

    S5:E14

    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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  25. Background image for Dan Savage
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Dan Savage

    S1:E3

    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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  26. Background image for Arianna Huffington
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Arianna Huffington

    S1:E4

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Author George R.R. Martin" is the best rated episode of "StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson". It scored 8.8/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/18/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Author Patricia Cornwell".