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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 3 Episode 14 - US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 3 Episode 18 - Science of Game of Thrones
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 3 Episode 9 - Ben Stiller
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Ben Stiller

    S3:E9

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  4. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 4 Episode 7 - Katy Perry
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Katy Perry

    S4:E7

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  5. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 2 Episode 4 - Penn and Teller
    7.2/10(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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  6. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 3 Episode 6 - Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead

    S3:E6

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  7. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 3 Episode 13 - William Shatner
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #7 - William Shatner

    S3:E13

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

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  8. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 3 Episode 15 - Hope Solo
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Hope Solo

    S3:E15

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

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  9. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 4 Episode 14 - Stephen Colbert
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 3 Episode 7 - Jeremy Irons
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #10 - Jeremy Irons

    S3:E7

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  11. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 3 Episode 11 - Terry Crews
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Terry Crews

    S3:E11

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  12. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 3 Episode 20 - Bill Maher
    7.3/10(17 votes)

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

    #13 - 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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  14. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 1 Episode 3 - Dan Savage
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 1 Episode 8 - Biz Stone
    7.4/10(30 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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  16. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 1 Episode 10 - Norman Lear
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 2 Episode 1 - Bill Clinton
    7.4/10(31 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 2 Episode 2 - Larry Wilmore
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 3 Episode 12 - Jay Leno
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #19 - Jay Leno

    S3:E12

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

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  20. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 4 Episode 6 - SciFi Meets National Defense
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #20 - SciFi Meets National Defense

    S4:E6

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

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  21. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 9 - Actor Anna Deavere Smith
    7.4/10(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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  22. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 5 Episode 16 - Journalist Christiane Amanpour
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 1 Episode 4 - Arianna Huffington
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 2 Episode 3 - Seth MacFarlane
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Season 2 Episode 5 - Susan Sarandon
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter" is the worst rated episode of "StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson". It scored 6.6/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/26/2016. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Science of Game of Thrones".