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The Worst Episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

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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...

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  1. Background image for Ben Stiller
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Ben Stiller

    S3:E9

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    #2 - US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter

    S3:E14

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Science of Game of Thrones
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Science of Game of Thrones

    S3:E18

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with "Game of Thrones" actor Isaac Wright.

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Katy Perry
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Katy Perry

    S4:E7

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  5. Background image for Penn and Teller
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    #5 - Penn and Teller

    S2:E4

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead

    S3:E6

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  8. Background image for Stephen Colbert
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #7 - Stephen Colbert

    S4:E14

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for William Shatner
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #8 - William Shatner

    S3:E13

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic actor William Shatner.

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  10. Background image for Hope Solo
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Hope Solo

    S3:E15

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with soccer goalie Hope Solo.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Bill Maher
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Bill Maher

    S3:E20

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Dan Savage
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Background image for Biz Stone
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. Background image for Bill Clinton
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    #13 - Bill Clinton

    S2:E1

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Larry Wilmore
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #14 - Larry Wilmore

    S2:E2

    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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  16. Background image for Seth MacFarlane
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    #15 - Seth MacFarlane

    S2:E3

    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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  17. Background image for Jeremy Irons
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    #16 - Jeremy Irons

    S3:E7

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  18. Background image for Terry Crews
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Terry Crews

    S3:E11

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  19. Background image for SciFi Meets National Defense
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #18 - SciFi Meets National Defense

    S4:E6

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former head of DARPA Arati Prabhakar.

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  20. Background image for Arianna Huffington
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. Background image for Norman Lear
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    #20 - Norman Lear

    S1:E10

    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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  22. Background image for Susan Sarandon
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for David Byrne
    7.6/10(20 votes)

    #22 - David Byrne

    S2:E6

    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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  24. Background image for Whoopi Goldberg
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #23 - Whoopi Goldberg

    S3:E1

    Academy Award-winner and comic Whoopi Goldberg joins Neil deGrasse Tyson.

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  25. Background image for Man on Wire
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #24 - Man on Wire

    S3:E3

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  26. Background image for Jay Leno
    7.6/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Jay Leno

    S3:E12

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Ben Stiller" is the worst rated episode of "StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson". It scored 6.7/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/21/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter".