StarTalk

1. S01E01Season's bestGeorge TakeiApril 20, 2015 7.5
2. S01E02Christopher NolanApril 27, 2015 6.5
3. S01E03Dan SavageMay 4, 2015 5.5Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews relationship advice columnist Dan Savage and discusses modern love and dating with guest comedian Chuck Nice
4. S01E04Arianna HuffingtonMay 11, 2015—
5. S01E05Richard DawkinsMay 18, 2015—
6. S01E06Jimmy CarterMay 25, 2015—Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the importance of and progress toward ending fatal epidemic diseases with former President Jimmy Carter. Dr. M
7. S01E07Chris HadfieldJune 1, 2015—
8. S01E08Biz StoneJune 8, 2015—
9. S01E09Charles Bolden / NASAJune 15, 2015—
10. S01E10Norman LearJune 22, 2015—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Season's bestBill ClintonOctober 25, 2015 5.5Former President Bill Clinton, comic Chuck Nice and genomics expert Juan Enriquez discuss the importance of science education, the Human Gen
2. S02E02Larry WilmoreNovember 1, 2015 5.5Host Neil deGrasse Tyson i nterviews comedian Larry Wilmore and talks about the intersection of science of comedy.
3. S02E03Seth MacfarlaneNovember 8, 2015 5.0Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Seth MacFarlane to talk about the role science plays in his work and personal life.j
4. S02E04Penn & TellerNovember 15, 2015 5.5Magician duo Penn & Teller join host Neil deGrasse Tyson to talk about the science of magic.
5. S02E05Susan SarandonNovember 29, 2015—Neil deGrasse Tyson broadens his cosmic perspective with actress and activist Susan Sarandon.
6. S02E06David ByrneDecember 6, 2015—Legendary musician David Byrne talks with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
7. S02E07Mars 1December 13, 2015—Neil deGrasse Tyson talks with Bas Lansdorp, co-founder of Mars One.
8. S02E08David CrosbyDecember 20, 2015—David Crosby discusses how science influenced his songwriting with Neil deGrasse Tyson.
9. S02E09Brian CoxDecember 27, 2015—Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks with Brian Cox, the celebrated British television host and physicist.
10. S02E10Gina McCarthyJanuary 3, 2016—Neil deGrasse Tyson talks with Gina McCarthy, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Whoopi GoldbergSeptember 19, 2016 8.5Academy Award-winner and comic Whoopi Goldberg joins Neil deGrasse Tyson.
2. S03E02Mayim BialikSeptember 26, 2016—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik.
3. S03E03Man on WireOctober 3, 2016 7.5Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews French high-wire artist Phillipe Petit, who gained fame for his high-wire walk between the Twin Towers o
4. S03E04Season's bestTime TravelOctober 10, 2016 9.5Discussing the science fiction and fact of time travel. Guests: Christopher Lloyd, Michelle Gomez, and Michio Kaku.
5. S03E05Brian GreeneOctober 17, 2016 9.5Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews theoretical physicist and bestselling author Brian Greene.
6. S03E06Robert Kirkman and The Walking DeadOctober 24, 2016 8.0Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Robert Kirkman, creator of 'The Walking Dead'.
7. S03E07Jeremy IronsNovember 7, 2016 8.5Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actor Jeremy Irons and director Matt Brown.
8. S03E08The MartianNovember 14, 2016 9.5Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews best-selling author Andy Weir who wrote The Martian.
9. S03E09Ben StillerNovember 21, 2016 8.0Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews pop-culture icon Ben Stiller.
10. S03E10Buzz AldrinNovember 28, 2016 9.0Interview with Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin discussing the legacy of the lunar landing program.
11. S03E11Terry CrewsDecember 5, 2016 7.5Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with actor and former American football player Terry Crews.
12. S03E12Jay LenoDecember 12, 2016—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Jay Leno, and discusses comedy and cars with comedian co-host Matt Kirshen and guest Bi
13. S03E13William ShatnerDecember 19, 2016—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic actor William Shatner.
14. S03E14US Secretary of Defense Ash CarterDecember 26, 2016—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.
15. S03E15Hope SoloJanuary 2, 2017 8.5Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with soccer goalie Hope Solo.
16. S03E16Search for AliensJanuary 9, 2017 9.5Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronomer Jill Tarter, former director of the Center for SETI Research.
17. S03E17The Science of WeatherJanuary 16, 2017—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with NOAA Administrator Kathryn D. Sullivan.
18. S03E18Science of Game of ThronesJanuary 23, 2017 8.5Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with "Game of Thrones" actor Isaac Wright.
19. S03E19Herbie Hancock and Wayne ShorterJanuary 30, 2017—Neil Tyson features his interview with jazz legends Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter.
20. S03E20Bill MaherFebruary 6, 2017—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian Bill Maher.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Lance ArmstrongOctober 1, 2017—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Lance Armstrong and discusses the science of cycling with his in-studio co-hosts.
2. S04E02Kareem Abdul-JabbarOctober 8, 2017—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and discusses the science of basketball with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.
3. S04E03Jane GoodallOctober 15, 2017—Legendary chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall joins host Neil deGrasse Tyson for a featured interview. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of
4. S04E04Katie CouricOctober 22, 2017—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with renowned news anchor Katie Couric. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe
5. S04E05Kevin SmithOctober 29, 2017—Filmmaker, comic book fanatic and all-around geek ambassador, Kevin Smith sits down with host Neil deGrasse Tyson. Later, in the Cullman Hal
6. S04E06SciFi Meets National DefenseNovember 5, 2017—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Arati Prabhakar, former head of the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects
7. S04E07Season's bestKaty PerryNovember 12, 2017 10.0Host Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Grammy-nominated pop star Katy Perry in Los Angeles, where Tyson answers all of her cosmic queries. In the Cu
8. S04E08Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau & Adrian GrenierNovember 19, 2017—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle, aquanaut Fabien Cousteau, and actor Adrian Grenier and discusses Earth'
9. S04E09James CameronNovember 26, 2017—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews filmmaker and National Geographic explorer-in-residence James Cameron and discusses the intersection of story
10. S04E10Celestial NavigationDecember 3, 2017—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with master navigator and traditional Polynesian voyager Nainoa Thompson and discusses the scienc
11. S04E11Salman RushdieDecember 10, 2017—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews novelist Salman Rushdie and explores the science of storytelling with comedian Eugene Mirman and literary sch
12. S04E12Interstellar Space TravelDecember 17, 2017—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former astronaut Mae Jemison and discusses the challenges of interstellar travel with comedi
13. S04E13Alan AldaJanuary 7, 2018—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with actor Alan Alda and discusses science communication with comedian Matt Kirshen and neuroscie
14. S04E14Stephen ColbertJanuary 14, 2018 7.5Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Stephen Colbert, host of "The Late Show" on CBS, and discusses the intersection of science and comedy with co
15. S04E15True Story of Hidden FiguresJanuary 21, 2018 10.0Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Margot Lee Shetterly, author of "Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women M
16. S04E16Sam Harris and the Science of BeliefJanuary 28, 2018 9.5Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews neuroscientist Sam Harris, and discusses everything from free will to religion with comedian Godfrey and neur
17. S04E17Frank Oz and the Science of PuppeteeringFebruary 4, 2018 10.0Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews puppeteer Frank Oz, then discusses puppets in pop culture with comedian Adam Conover and astrophysicist Charl
18. S04E18Kelly Slater and the Science of SurfingFebruary 18, 2018—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with surfer Kelly Slater, then discusses the science of surfing with Chuck Nice and William Finne
19. S04E19Astronaut Scott KellyFebruary 25, 2018—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews astronaut Scott Kelly, then discusses the science of human space flight with comedian Sasheer Zamata and astr
20. S04E20Stephen HawkingMarch 4, 2018—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews world-renowned physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking and discusses the mysteries of our universe with com

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Anthony BourdainNovember 12, 2018—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews chef Anthony Bourdain; comedian Sasheer Zamata, food scientist Guy Crosby, and science writer Yvette d'E
2. S05E02Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive ManNovember 19, 2018—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan, and then discusses the science of fighting with comedian Sasheer
3. S05E03The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill PradyNovember 26, 2018—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interviews with "The Big Bang Theory" cast member/actor Simon Helberg and the show's co-creator Bill P
4. S05E04US Space CommandApril 4, 2019—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his tour of the remote Thule Air Base in Greenland and his interview with General John Raymond, Commander of Ai
5. S05E05Vice President Al GoreApril 4, 2019—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former Vice President and environmental activist Al Gore, and then discusses environmental s
6. S05E06Actor Jack BlackApril 11, 2019—Neil DeGrasse Tyson blows the mind of actor and musician Jack Black in a conversation from black holes to the size of our Universe. He discu
7. S05E07News Anchor Dan RatherApril 11, 2019—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic reporter and former CBS news anchor, Dan Rather. He discusses the value our society p
8. S05E08Author George R.R. MartinApril 18, 2019—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with "Game of Thrones" author, George R.R. Martin where they explore the science and history
9. S05E09Actor Anna Deavere SmithApril 18, 2019—
10. S05E10Actor Jeff GoldblumApril 25, 2019—
11. S05E11Actor James MarsdenApril 25, 2019—
12. S05E12Weird Al YankovicMay 2, 2019—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews parody songwriter "Weird Al" Yankovic. Co-hosts comedian Maysoon Zayid and astrophysicist Charles Liu jo
13. S05E13Author Patricia CornwellMay 2, 2019—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author Patricia Cornwell. Co-hosts comedian Matt Kirshen and forensic pathologist Rebecca Folkerth join
14. S05E14Director Darren AronofskyMay 9, 2019—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews film director Darren Aronofsky ("Mother!"). Co-hosts comedian Paula Poundstone and astrophysicist Charle
15. S05E15Bill NyeMay 9, 2019—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Bill Nye, one of America's most recognized science educators. Co-hosts comedian Chuck Nice and engineer/
16. S05E16Journalist Christiane AmanpourMay 16, 2019—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson and war correspondent Christiane Amanpour find order in the chaotic debate over journalistic neutrality and she div

Season 5 ranked & reviewed