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The Best Episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 1 - Anthony Bourdain
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 2 - Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man

    S5:E2

    An interview with UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 3 - The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 4 - US Space Command
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 5 - Vice President Al Gore
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 6 - Actor Jack Black
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 7 - News Anchor Dan Rather
    8.7/10(18 votes)

    #7 - News Anchor Dan Rather

    S5:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
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  8. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 8 - Author George R.R. Martin
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Author George R.R. Martin

    S5:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
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  9. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 9 - Actor Anna Deavere Smith
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 10 - Actor Jeff Goldblum
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Actor Jeff Goldblum

    S5:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
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  11. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 11 - Actor James Marsden.
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Actor James Marsden.

    S5:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
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  12. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 12 - Weird Al Yankovic
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Weird Al Yankovic

    S5:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
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  13. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 13 - Author Patricia Cornwell
    8.7/10(8 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 14 - Bill Nye
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 15 - Director Darren Aronofsky
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 16 - Journalist Christiane Amanpour
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #16 - 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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Anthony Bourdain" is the best rated episode of "StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson" season 5. It scored 8.5/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/12/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man".