6.8/10 16 votes#1 - US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 12/26/2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.
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- 7.1/10 18 votes
#2 - Science of Game of Thrones
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 1/23/2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with "Game of Thrones" actor Isaac Wright.
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- 7.2/10 16 votes
#3 - Ben Stiller
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2016
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7.2/10 20 votes#4 - Katy Perry
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2017
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7.3/10 26 votes#5 - Penn and Teller
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/15/2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews magicians Penn and Teller and discusses the science of illusion with co-host Chuck Nice and guest Susana Martinez-Conde.
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- 7.3/10 19 votes
#6 - Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2016
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7.3/10 19 votes#7 - Stephen Colbert
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 1/14/2018
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Stephen Colbert and discusses the intersection of science and comedy with Adam Conover and Sophia McClennen.
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- 7.4/10 19 votes
#8 - William Shatner
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 12/19/2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic actor William Shatner.
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- 7.4/10 15 votes
#9 - Hope Solo
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 1/2/2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with soccer goalie Hope Solo.
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- 7.4/10 17 votes
#10 - Bill Maher
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 2/6/2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian Bill Maher and discusses satire in society with Maeve Higgins and Dr. Alison Dagnes.
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7.5/10 38 votes#11 - Dan Savage
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/4/2015
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.
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7.5/10 30 votes#12 - Biz Stone
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/8/2015
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.
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7.5/10 31 votes#13 - Bill Clinton
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/25/2015
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.
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7.5/10 23 votes#14 - Larry Wilmore
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2015
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.
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7.5/10 29 votes#15 - Seth MacFarlane
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/8/2015
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.
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- 7.5/10 18 votes
#16 - Jeremy Irons
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2016
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- 7.5/10 16 votes
#17 - Terry Crews
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 12/5/2016
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7.5/10 17 votes#18 - SciFi Meets National Defense
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2017
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former head of DARPA Arati Prabhakar.
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7.6/10 28 votes#19 - Arianna Huffington
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/11/2015
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.
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7.6/10 27 votes#20 - Norman Lear
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/22/2015
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.
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7.6/10 22 votes#21 - Susan Sarandon
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/29/2015
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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7.6/10 20 votes#22 - David Byrne
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/6/2015
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.
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- 7.6/10 22 votes
#23 - Whoopi Goldberg
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2016
Academy Award-winner and comic Whoopi Goldberg joins Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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- 7.6/10 18 votes
#24 - Man on Wire
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2016
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- 7.6/10 14 votes
#25 - Jay Leno
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 12/12/2016
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno.
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The Worst Episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Every episode of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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 way that late-night television has never seen before. Weekly topics range from popular science fiction, space travel, extraterrestrial life, the Big Bang, to the future of Earth and the environment. Tyson is an astrophysicist with a gifted ability to connect with everyone, inspiring us all to to "keep looking up."
Genre:Talk
Network:National Geographic
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson" is "US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter", rated 6.8/10 from 16 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter" aired on 12/26/2016 and is rated 0.3 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Science of Game of Thrones".