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Bill Nye Saves the World

3.8(56)
First Aired:April 21, 2017
Seasons:3 seasons
Episodes:25
Status:Canceled

Bill Nye explores science and its impact on politics, society and pop culture. Each episode tackles a topic from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths, and refuting anti-scientific claims that may be espoused by politicians, religious leaders or titans of industry.

Cast

Bill Nye

Bill Nye

Self - Host

Seasons

Earth Is a Hot Mess

E1Earth Is a Hot Mess

31m7.6

Apr 21, 2017

Bill calls out climate change deniers, breaks down the science of global warming and explains how we can make the planet a cooler place to live.

Tune Your Quack-o-Meter

E2Tune Your Quack-o-Meter

32m6.7

Apr 21, 2017

Bill and his panel of experts debunk bogus alternative remedies like homeopathy, the healing power of magnets ... and curing cancer by yelling at it.

Machines Take Over the World

E3Machines Take Over the World

28m9.0

Apr 21, 2017

From robots that paint Rembrandts to Twitterbots gone rogue, Bill and his guests explore the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence.

More Food, Less Hype

E4More Food, Less Hype

27m6.5

Apr 21, 2017

Bill extracts DNA from a strawberry in the lab and talks about genetically modified foods with a Monsanto executive, a professor and a farmer.

The Original Martian Invasion

E5The Original Martian Invasion

28m5.7

Apr 21, 2017

Bill introduces the theory of panspermia, NASA scientists discuss the Mars 2020 mission, and Wil Wheaton and the panel ponder life on other planets.

Do Some Shots, Save the World

E6Do Some Shots, Save the World

27m6.0

Apr 21, 2017

With help from some friends in raincoats and a room full of unemployed germs, Bill demonstrates how vaccines work and why everyone needs to get them.

Cheat Codes for Reality

E7Cheat Codes for Reality

31m7.5

Apr 21, 2017

Bill and his correspondents check out video game technology that's changing the world, including a game that helps surgeons sharpen their skills.

This Diet Is Bananas

E8This Diet Is Bananas

27m5.5

Apr 21, 2017

What's in a calorie? Bill flambés a marshmallow in the name of science, experts weigh in on fad diets, and singing kale keeps it real about nutrition.

The Sexual Spectrum

E9The Sexual Spectrum

26m2.8

Apr 21, 2017

Sex is complex! Bill explores the ever-evolving science of sexuality with help from a panel of experts and "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" star Rachel Bloom.

Saving the World -- with Space!

E10Saving the World -- with Space!

28m8.5

Apr 21, 2017

Bill and the panel discuss private space travel. Mean astronaut Joel McHale answers questions, and lunar gravity gives a young basketballer a boost.

Malarkey!

E11Malarkey!

25m5.5

Apr 21, 2017

Chemtrails. Crop circles. Palm readers. Bill takes aim at pseudoscience and explains how confirmation bias makes us believe things that aren't true.

Designer Babies

E12Designer Babies

29m7.0

Apr 21, 2017

Bill explores advances in IVF that are helping couples have healthy babies. "Project Runway" star Tim Gunn hosts a special fashion show in the lab.

Earth's People Problem

E13Earth's People Problem

27m7.0

Apr 21, 2017

Bill and his guests talk about tackling overpopulation by empowering women. Comedian Joanna Hausmann interviews couples about male contraception.

The Marijuana Episode

E1The Marijuana Episode

37m

Dec 29, 2017

Bill visits a cannabis dispensary in Hollywood and takes a trip through hemp history. Kevin Smith and other panelists weigh weed's pros and cons.

Your Computer Is Under Attack

E2Your Computer Is Under Attack

36m

Dec 29, 2017

From phishing to malware, Bill uncovers the scams that steal our data. Steve-O talks about the time he exposed himself ... to hackers.

We Suck at Sleeping

E3We Suck at Sleeping

31m

Dec 29, 2017

In search of better sleep, correspondents seek out NASA scientists and a professional cuddler. Bill busts myths about naps, dreams and turkey.

Sex, Drugs and Superbugs

E4Sex, Drugs and Superbugs

36m

Dec 29, 2017

Bill spreads bad news about antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea and other superbugs. Comedian Ali Wong stops by the studio for a glow-in-the-dark demo.

Extinction: Why All Our Friends Are Dying

E5Extinction: Why All Our Friends Are Dying

38m7.0

Dec 29, 2017

OK Go and Drew Carey help Bill explain extinction, and the panel reveals how scientists could one day bring extinct species back to life.

How to Travel Through Time

E6How to Travel Through Time

38m

Dec 29, 2017

Bill breaks down the science of time travel with guests Zach Braff, retired astronaut Scott Kelly and the minds behind "Star Trek" and "Lost."

Cheating Death

E1Cheating Death

36m

May 11, 2018

As Bill breaks down the science of aging, his correspondents try bizarre beauty treatments and learn how spinach could transform organ transplants.

Surviving in a World Without Water

E2Surviving in a World Without Water

41m

May 11, 2018

Derek Muller discovers why Mexico City is sinking, Nazeem Hussain tests his desert survival skills, and Bill has a drink with a "water sommelier."

The Addiction Episode

E3The Addiction Episode

35m

May 11, 2018

Bill explains how addiction changes the brain, comedian Maria Bamford shares her struggles, and Cara Santa Maria visits a research lab casino.

Recipes from the Future

E4Recipes from the Future

31m

May 11, 2018

Karlie Kloss tours Japanese farms that grow produce without soil to save water and space. Back in the studio, Margaret Cho samples meat made in a lab.

Evolution: The Fact of Life

E5Evolution: The Fact of Life

40m

May 11, 2018

In London, mutated mosquitos make a meal of Derek Muller. Comedian Paul F. Tompkins helps Bill burst a common myth about evolution.

What Is Your Pet Really Thinking?

E6What Is Your Pet Really Thinking?

33m

May 11, 2018

Do dogs get depressed? Do monkeys like magic tricks? Bill and his guests explore animal behavior that's remarkably human.

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Bill Nye explores science and its impact on politics, society and pop culture. Each episode tackles a topic from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths, and refuting anti-scientific claims that may be espoused by politicians, religious leaders or titans of industry.

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