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Bill Nye Saves the World

Bill Nye Saves the World

TV-142017•30m•3.8/10
RealityTalkDocumentary

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3.8/10(56)

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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Production

Bunim/Murray Productions

Language

EN

Status

Canceled

First Aired

April 21, 2017

Last Aired

May 11, 2018

Networks

Netflix

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Earth Is a Hot Mess
E1
Earth Is a Hot Mess
Air date: 2017-04-21
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
E2
Tune Your Quack-o-Meter
Air date: 2017-04-21
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
E3
Machines Take Over the World
Air date: 2017-04-21
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
E4
More Food, Less Hype
Air date: 2017-04-21
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
E5
The Original Martian Invasion
Air date: 2017-04-21
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
E6
Do Some Shots, Save the World
Air date: 2017-04-21
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
E7
Cheat Codes for Reality
Air date: 2017-04-21
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
E8
This Diet Is Bananas
Air date: 2017-04-21
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
E9
The Sexual Spectrum
Air date: 2017-04-21
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!
E10
Saving the World -- with Space!
Air date: 2017-04-21
Bill and the panel discuss private space travel. Mean astronaut Joel McHale answers questions, and lunar gravity gives a young basketballer a boost.
Malarkey!
E11
Malarkey!
Air date: 2017-04-21
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
E12
Designer Babies
Air date: 2017-04-21
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
E13
Earth's People Problem
Air date: 2017-04-21
Bill and his guests talk about tackling overpopulation by empowering women. Comedian Joanna Hausmann interviews couples about male contraception.

Cast

Bill Nye

Bill Nye

Self - Host

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