StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (2015–2019)

1. S01E01Season's bestGeorge TakeiApril 20, 2015 8.0Discussing how the scenarios in “Star Trek” relate to moral and social issues of today with actor George Takei.
2. S01E02Christopher NolanApril 27, 2015 8.0Discussing how director Christopher Nolan translates his love of science to his films; with theoretical cosmologist Dr. Janna Levin and comi
3. S01E03Dan SavageMay 4, 2015 7.0Activist, author and journalist Dan Savage joins Dr. Tyson to discuss what love means in today’s society. Anthropologist Helen Fisher and co
4. S01E04Arianna HuffingtonMay 11, 2015 7.0Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, explore Living in the Information Age
5. S01E05Richard DawkinsMay 18, 2015 7.0StarTalk tackles a burning question: Can Science and Religion Coexist? Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and evolutionary biologist and ethologist Ric
6. S01E06Jimmy CarterMay 25, 2015 8.0Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and President Jimmy Carter examine the topic of Pulling the Plug on Pestilence. The duo discuss the importance of an
7. S01E07Chris HadfieldJune 1, 2015 8.0Social Media-Savvy Astronauts are taking over the cosmos. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian astronaut to walk i
8. S01E08Biz StoneJune 8, 2015 8.0Dr. 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. Th
9. S01E09Charles Bolden/NASAJune 15, 2015 8.0This week’s theme is NASA’s Vision on Space. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, administrator of NASA, examine NASA’s pas
10. S01E10Norman LearJune 22, 2015 7.0Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Norman Lear, television writer and producer, discuss TV and the Evolution of American Culture. From “All in the

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Bill ClintonOctober 25, 2015 7.0In the season premiere, Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with former President Bill Clinton, who was a strong advocate of science education and
2. S02E02Larry WilmoreNovember 1, 2015 7.0Emmy® award-winning producer, actor, comedian and writer Larry Wilmore joins Tyson in the hot seat as the two delve into the intersection of
3. S02E03Seth MacFarlaneNovember 8, 2015 6.0Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Seth MacFarlane, creator of “Family Guy” and fellow executive producer of “Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey”, to discus
4. S02E04Penn and TellerNovember 15, 2015 7.0Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews magicians Penn and Teller and discusses the science of illusion with co-host Chuck Nice and guest Susana Mart
5. S02E05Season's bestSusan SarandonNovember 29, 2015 8.0Neil deGrasse Tyson expands his cosmic perspective with actress and activist Susan Sarandon. The two discuss gender, race, perspective, mari
6. S02E06David ByrneDecember 6, 2015—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews musician David Byrne and discusses creativity in the arts and sciences with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest M
7. S02E07Mars 1December 13, 2015—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Mars One co-founder Bas Lansdorp and discusses the idea of establishing a permanent human settlement on Mars
8. S02E08David CrosbyDecember 20, 2015—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews David Crosby and discusses folk music and social justice with co-host Chuck Nice and guest Thomas Sugrue.
9. S02E09Brian CoxDecember 27, 2015—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews physicist Brian Cox and discusses communicating science to the public with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest Ja
10. S02E10Gina McCarthyJanuary 3, 2016—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Gina McCarthy and discusses the EPA's efforts in keeping the Earth habitable for humans with co-host Maeve Hi

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Whoopi GoldbergSeptember 19, 2016—Academy Award-winner and comic Whoopi Goldberg joins Neil deGrasse Tyson.
2. S03E02Mayim BialikSeptember 26, 2016—
3. S03E03Man on WireOctober 3, 2016—
4. S03E04Time TravelOctober 10, 2016—
5. S03E05Brian GreeneOctober 17, 2016—
6. S03E06Robert Kirkman and The Walking DeadOctober 24, 2016—
7. S03E07Jeremy IronsNovember 7, 2016—
8. S03E08The MartianNovember 14, 2016—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews best-selling author Andy Weir.
9. S03E09Ben StillerNovember 21, 2016—
10. S03E10Buzz AldrinNovember 28, 2016—
11. S03E11Terry CrewsDecember 5, 2016—
12. S03E12Jay LenoDecember 12, 2016—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno.
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—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with soccer goalie Hope Solo.
16. S03E16Search for AliensJanuary 9, 2017—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronomer Jill Tarter.
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—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with "Game of Thrones" actor Isaac Wright.
19. S03E19Herbie Hancock and Wayne ShorterJanuary 30, 2017—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews jazz icons Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter and discusses the art and science of jazz with his studio co-host
20. S03E20Bill MaherFebruary 6, 2017—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian Bill Maher and discusses satire in society with Maeve Higgins and Dr. Alison D

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 Scott Adsit, Max Glaskin, and Arth
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—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Jane Goodall and discusses chimpanzee behavior with Chuck Nice and Jill Pruetz.
4. S04E04Katie CouricOctober 22, 2017—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Katie Couric and discusses the intersection of science and journalism with Eugene Mirman and
5. S04E05Kevin SmithOctober 29, 2017—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kevin Smith and discusses science fiction and the science of superheroes with Chuck Nice and
6. S04E06SciFi Meets National DefenseNovember 5, 2017—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former head of DARPA Arati Prabhakar.
7. S04E07Katy PerryNovember 12, 2017—
8. S04E08Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau & Adrian GrenierNovember 19, 2017—
9. S04E09James CameronNovember 26, 2017—
10. S04E10Celestial NavigationDecember 3, 2017—
11. S04E11Salman RushdieDecember 10, 2017—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Salman Rushdie and explores the science of storytelling with comedian Eugene Mirman and literary scholar Jona
12. S04E12Interstellar Space TravelDecember 17, 2017—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Mae Jemison and discusses the challenges of interstellar travel with Godfrey and Lawrence Kr
13. S04E13Alan AldaJanuary 7, 2018—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Alan Alda and discusses science communication with Matt Kirshen and Heather Berlin.
14. S04E14Stephen ColbertJanuary 14, 2018—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Stephen Colbert and discusses the intersection of science and comedy with Adam Conover and S
15. S04E15True Story of Hidden FiguresJanuary 21, 2018—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author Margot Lee Shetterly ("Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women
16. S04E16Sam Harris and the Science of BeliefJanuary 28, 2018—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews neuroscientist Sam Harris, and discusses everything from free will to religion with Godfrey and Andrew Newber
17. S04E17Frank Oz and the Science of PuppeteeringFebruary 4, 2018—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with puppeteer Frank Oz, then discusses puppets in pop culture and the people "behind the curtain
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—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronaut Scott Kelly.
20. S04E20Stephen HawkingMarch 4, 2018—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Anthony BourdainNovember 12, 2018—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews chef Anthony Bourdain; Sasheer Zamata, Guy Crosby and Yvette d'Entremont discuss the science of food as
2. S05E02Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive ManNovember 19, 2018—An interview with UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan.
3. S05E03The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill PradyNovember 26, 2018—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actor Simon Helberg and co-creator Bill Prady ("The Big Bang Theory"); comic Chuck Nice, astrophysicist
4. S05E04US Space CommandApril 4, 2019—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his tour of the remote Thule Air Base in Greenland, then tackles the science of defense with comedian co-host C
5. S05E05Vice President Al GoreApril 4, 2019—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former Vice President Al Gore, then discusses environmental science with Chuck Nice and Andr
6. S05E06Actor Jack BlackApril 11, 2019—Neil DeGrasse Tyson blows the mind of actor and musician Jack Black in a conversation about the size of our Universe.
7. S05E07News Anchor Dan RatherApril 11, 2019—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic reporter and former CBS news anchor, Dan Rather.
8. S05E08Author George R.R. MartinApril 18, 2019—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with “Game of Thrones” author, George R.R. Martin.
9. S05E09Actor Anna Deavere SmithApril 18, 2019—Together, host Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor and playwright Anna Deavere Smith explore the complex roles that art and science play in inspir
10. S05E10Actor Jeff GoldblumApril 25, 2019—Neil deGrasse Tyson and geek icon Jeff Goldblum meet for a curiosity-packed conversation.
11. S05E11Actor James Marsden.April 25, 2019—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson analyzes humans’ hopes and fears about AI with actor James Marsden.
12. S05E12Weird Al YankovicMay 2, 2019—Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with parody songwriter Weird Al.
13. S05E13Author Patricia CornwellMay 3, 2019—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with crime novelist Patricia Cornwell and tackles all things forensics with Matt Kirshen and Rebe
14. S05E14Bill NyeMay 9, 2019—Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Bill Nye, one of America’s most recognized science educators, to discuss the science of communication, romanc
15. S05E15Director Darren AronofskyMay 9, 2019—Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with film director Darren Aronofsky, then dives into the extremes of storytelling and psychology.
16. S05E16Journalist Christiane AmanpourMay 16, 2019—Neil deGrasse Tyson and war correspondent Christiane Amanpour find order in the chaotic debate over journalistic neutrality.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed