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."
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Season 1
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S01 E01
Apr 21, 2015
George Takei Apr 21, 2015 Discussing how the scenarios in “Star Trek” relate to moral and social issues of today with actor George Takei.
S01 E02
Apr 28, 2015Christopher Nolan Apr 28, 2015 Discussing how director Christopher Nolan translates his love of science to his films; with theoretical cosmologist Dr. Janna Levin and comic Eugene Mirman.
S01 E03
May 5, 2015Dan Savage May 5, 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.
S01 E04
May 12, 2015Arianna Huffington May 12, 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.
S01 E05
May 19, 2015Richard Dawkins May 19, 2015 StarTalk tackles a burning question: Can Science and Religion Coexist? Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and evolutionary biologist and ethologist Richard Dawkins debate whether science and religion can truly coexist in today’s society. Jesuit clergyman James Martin and comedian Eugene Mirman weigh in.
S01 E06
May 26, 2015Jimmy Carter May 26, 2015 Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and President Jimmy Carter examine the topic of Pulling the Plug on Pestilence. The duo discuss the importance of and progress toward ending fatal epidemic diseases. Mark Siddall, curator of the division of invertebrate zoology at the American Museum of Natural History, and comedian Chuck Nice share their views on this matter.
S01 E07
Jun 2, 2015Chris Hadfield Jun 2, 2015 Social Media-Savvy Astronauts are taking over the cosmos. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space, discuss social media milestones in space, and its usage among today’s astronauts. Former astronaut Dr. Mike Massimo and comedian Eugene Mirman comment on this growing trend.
Season 2
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S02 E01
Oct 26, 2015Bill Clinton Oct 26, 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.
S02 E02
Nov 2, 2015Larry Wilmore Nov 2, 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.
S02 E03
Nov 9, 2015Seth MacFarlane Nov 9, 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.
S02 E04
Nov 16, 2015Penn and Teller Nov 16, 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.
S02 E05
Nov 30, 2015Susan Sarandon Nov 30, 2015 Neil deGrasse Tyson expands his cosmic perspective with actress and activist Susan Sarandon. The two discuss gender, race, perspective, marijuana and Carl Sagan.
S02 E06
Dec 7, 2015David Byrne Dec 7, 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.
S02 E07
Dec 14, 2015Mars 1 Dec 14, 2015 Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Mars One co-founder Bas Lansdorp and discusses the idea of establishing a permanent human settlement on Mars with co-host Eugene Mirman and guest Mike Massimino.
Season 3
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S03 E01
Sep 20, 2016Whoopi Goldberg Sep 20, 2016 Academy Award-winner and comic Whoopi Goldberg joins Neil deGrasse Tyson.
S03 E02
Sep 27, 2016Mayim Bialik Sep 27, 2016 Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik.
S03 E03
Oct 4, 2016Man on Wire Oct 4, 2016 Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews high-wire artist Phillipe Petit.
S03 E04
Oct 11, 2016Time Travel Oct 11, 2016 Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews “Back to the Future” actor Christopher Lloyd and “Dr. Who” actress Michelle Gomez.
S03 E05
Oct 18, 2016Brian Greene Oct 18, 2016 Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews theoretical physicist and bestselling author Brian Greene.
S03 E06
Oct 25, 2016Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead Oct 25, 2016 Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Robert Kirkman, creator of the comic book turned television series "The Walking Dead".
S03 E07
Nov 8, 2016Jeremy Irons Nov 8, 2016 Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actor Jeremy Irons and director Matt Brown.
Season 4
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S04 E01
Oct 2, 2017Lance Armstrong Oct 2, 2017 Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Lance Armstrong and discusses the science of cycling with Scott Adsit, Max Glaskin, and Arthur Caplan.
S04 E02
Oct 9, 2017Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Oct 9, 2017 Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and discusses the science of basketball with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.
S04 E03
Oct 16, 2017Jane Goodall Oct 16, 2017 Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Jane Goodall and discusses chimpanzee behavior with Chuck Nice and Jill Pruetz.
S04 E04
Oct 23, 2017Katie Couric Oct 23, 2017 Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Katie Couric and discusses the intersection of science and journalism with Eugene Mirman and Jeff Jarvis.
S04 E05
Oct 30, 2017Kevin Smith Oct 30, 2017 Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kevin Smith and discusses science fiction and the science of superheroes with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.
S04 E06
Nov 6, 2017SciFi Meets National Defense Nov 6, 2017 Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former head of DARPA Arati Prabhakar.
S04 E07
Nov 13, 2017Katy Perry Nov 13, 2017 Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Katy Perry and discusses the answers to some of Perry’s “Cosmic Queries” with Sasheer Zamata and Charles Liu.
