StarTalk

Famed astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses science and pop culture with notable guests.

Cast:Neil deGrasse Tyson , Bill Nye , Chuck Nice , Charles Liu , Eugene Mirman , Mona Chalabi , Maeve Higgins , Natalia Reagan , Matt Kirshen , Sasheer Zamata , Scott Adsit , Jeff Jarvis , Michael Massimino , Adam Conover , Godfrey , Michael Ian Black , Paula Poundstone , Andrew Revkin

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ George Takei

Sun, Apr 19, 2015

The topic is the popular science fiction show Star Trek (1966). Guests include George Takei, Charles Liu, Leighann Lord and Bill Nye.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Christopher Nolan

Mon, Apr 27, 2015

Discussing how director Christopher Nolan translates his love of science to his films; with theoretical cosmologist Dr. Janna Levin and comic Eugene Mirman.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Dan Savage

Mon, May 4, 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.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Arianna Huffington

Mon, May 11, 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.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Richard Dawkins

Sun, May 10, 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.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Jimmy Carter

Sun, May 24, 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.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Chris Hadfield

Sun, May 31, 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.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Biz Stone

Mon, Jun 8, 2015

Dr. 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. The two discuss how the social media phenomenon has affected the way we communicate in today's world. Sharing their experience and opinions are Dr. Alondra Nelson, professor of sociology at Columbia University; Clive Thompson, journalist; and Eugene Mirman, comedian.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Charles Bolden

Mon, Jun 15, 2015

This week's theme is NASA's Vision on Space. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, administrator of NASA, examine NASA's past, present and future. Astrophysicist Dr. Michael Shara and science educator Bill Nye share their thoughts on the space program.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Norman Lear

Sun, May 17, 2015

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Norman Lear, television writer and producer, discuss TV and the Evolution of American Culture. From "All in the Family" to "The Big Bang Theory," the diverse television landscape and evolving American culture are explored. Author Saul Austerlitz and comedian Chuck Nice add their insight.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Bill Clinton

Sun, Oct 25, 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.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Larry Wilmore

Sun, Nov 1, 2015

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 improve performance to demonstrate that science can, in fact, be funny.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Seth MacFarlane

Sun, Nov 8, 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.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Penn and Teller

Sun, Nov 15, 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.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Susan Sarandon

Sat, Nov 28, 2015

Neil deGrasse Tyson expands his cosmic perspective with actress and activist Susan Sarandon. The two discuss gender, race, perspective, marijuana and Carl Sagan.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ David Byrne

Mon, 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.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Mars 1

Mon, 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.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ David Crosby

Mon, Dec 21, 2015

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews David Crosby and discusses folk music and social justice with co-host Chuck Nice and guest Thomas Sugrue.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Brian Cox

Mon, Dec 28, 2015

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews physicist Brian Cox and discusses communicating science to the public with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest Jason Silva.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Gina McCarthy

Mon, Jan 4, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Gina McCarthy and discusses the EPA's efforts in keeping the Earth habitable for humans with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest Andrew Revkin.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Whoopi Goldberg

Mon, Sep 19, 2016

Legendary Academy Award-winning actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg sits down with host Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss a range of topics, from Star Trek: The Next Generation to superheroes to medical marijuana. Tyson is joined by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and guests Charles Liu, astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History, and Dr. Staci Gruber, associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Adding to the discussion, data journalist Mona Chalabi explains the U.S. budget for space exploration and Bill Nye gives his take on medical marijuana.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Mayim Bialik

Mon, Sep 26, 2016

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews "The Big Bang Theory" actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik. Tyson and Bialik discuss the portrayal of science on television by analyzing such topics as women in science, television characters as role models and using comedy to spark interest in science. In the Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by comedian co-host Chris Hardwick and guest Summer Ash.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Man on Wire

Mon, Oct 3, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the physics of high wire acts with Philippe Petit.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Time Travel

Mon, Oct 10, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the science and fantasy of time travel with Christopher Lloyd and Michelle Gomez

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Theoretical Physics

Mon, Oct 17, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews theoretical physicist Brian Green about the multiverse and the Matrix.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Robert Kirkman and the Walking Dead

Mon, Oct 24, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Robert Kirkman and talks about the sociological impacts of the zombie apocalypse.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Jeremy Irons

Mon, Nov 7, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about mathematics, the language of the universe, featuring his interview with actor Jeremy Irons and director Matthew Brown from the film The Man Who Knew Infinity.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ The Martian

Mon, Nov 14, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses surviving on Mars including the physics and engineering that goes into landing on the surface of Mars and growing food on Mars, featuring his interview with author Andy Weir.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Ben Stiller

Mon, Nov 21, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Ben Stiller and uncovers Stiller's geek underbelly.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Buzz Aldrin

Mon, Nov 28, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Buzz Aldrin and talks about his trip to the moon and the legacy of the Apollo project.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Terry Crews

Mon, Dec 5, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson talks the science of diet and exercise featuring his interview with Terry Crews.

12Season 3

S3.E12 ∙ Jay Leno

Mon, Dec 12, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the science behind laughter and comedy with Jay Leno.

13Season 3

S3.E13 ∙ William Shatner

Mon, Dec 19, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the enduring nature of science fiction featuring his interview with William Shatner.

14Season 3

S3.E14 ∙ US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter

Mon, Dec 26, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the future of science and technology in the armed forces featuring his interview with Defense Secretary, Ash Carter.

15Season 3

S3.E15 ∙ Hope Solo

Mon, Jan 2, 2017

Neil deGrasse Tyson talks the science of sports featuring his interview with Hope Solo.

16Season 3

S3.E16 ∙ Search for Aliens

Mon, Jan 9, 2017

Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence featuring his interview with the SETI co-founder, Jill Tarter. Are they out there? Where are they? Are they listening?

17Season 3

S3.E17 ∙ The Science of Weather

Mon, Jan 16, 2017

Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the science of weather and climate featuring his interview with Kathryn Sullivan, the current Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric.

18Season 3

S3.E18 ∙ Science of Game of Thrones

Fri, Feb 16, 2018

Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the science behind Game of Thrones, and that of the dark and middle ages, featuring his interview with Isaac Wright.

19Season 3

S3.E19 ∙ Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter

Mon, Jan 30, 2017

Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the art and science of jazz music featuring his interview with Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter.

20Season 3

S3.E20 ∙ Bill Maher

Mon, Feb 6, 2017

Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses satire in society, politics in comedy and political correctness, featuring his interview with Bill Maher.

1Season 4

S4.E1 ∙ Lance Armstrong

Sun, Oct 1, 2017

Neil talks the science of cycling featuring his interview with controversial cyclist Lance Armstrong.

2Season 4

S4.E2 ∙ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Sun, Oct 8, 2017

Neil breaks down the science of basketball featuring his interview with all-time great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

3Season 4

S4.E3 ∙ Jane Goodall

Sun, Oct 15, 2017

Neil talks about the amazing researcher, Jane Goodall, featuring his interview with her.

4Season 4

S4.E4 ∙ Katie Couric

Sun, Oct 22, 2017

Neil talks about the intersection of science principals and journalism featuring his interview with renowned journalist, Katie Couric.

5Season 4

S4.E5 ∙ Kevin Smith

Sun, Oct 29, 2017

Neil discusses the science behind science fiction and superheros, featuring his interview with Kevin Smith.

6Season 4

S4.E6 ∙ SciFi Meets National Defense

Sun, Nov 5, 2017

Neil discusses the intersection of science fiction and national defense focusing on the secretive, government agency, DARPA, featuring his interview with its former head, Arati Prabhakar.

7Season 4

S4.E7 ∙ Katy Perry

Sun, Nov 12, 2017

Neil features his interview with Katy Perry and talks about her obsession with extraterrestrials and answers her cosmic queries.

8Season 4

S4.E8 ∙ Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau & Adrian Grenier

Sun, Nov 19, 2017

Neil talks about the Earth's oceans featuring his interviews with Sylvia Earle and Fabien Cousteau.

9Season 4

S4.E9 ∙ James Cameron

Sun, Nov 26, 2017

Neil discusses the intersection of storytelling, exploration and science featuring his interview with James Cameron.

10Season 4

S4.E10 ∙ Celestial Navigation

Sun, Dec 3, 2017

Neil discusses the science of celestial navigation featuring his interview with Nainoa Thompson.

11Season 4

S4.E11 ∙ Salman Rushdie

Sun, Dec 10, 2017

Neil discusses the science of storytelling featuring his interview with Salman Rushdie.

12Season 4

S4.E12 ∙ Interstellar Space Travel

Sun, Dec 17, 2017

Neil discusses the challenges of interstellar travel with Godfrey and Lawrence Krauss, also featuring his interview with Mae Jemison.

13Season 4

S4.E13 ∙ Alan Alda

Sat, Jan 7, 2017

Neil discusses science communications featuring his interview with Alan Alda.

14Season 4

S4.E14 ∙ Stephen Colbert

Sun, Jan 14, 2018

Neil discusses the intersection of science and comedy, featuring his interview with Stephen Colbert.

15Season 4

S4.E15 ∙ True Story of Hidden Figures

Sun, Jan 21, 2018

Neil discusses NASA's hidden figures featuring his interview with Margot Lee Shetterly and Janelle Monáe.

16Season 4

S4.E16 ∙ Sam Harris and the Science of Belief

Sun, Jan 28, 2018

Neil discusses aspects of religion including free will featuring his interview with neuroscientist Sam Harris.

17Season 4

S4.E17 ∙ Frank Oz and the Science of Puppeteering

Sat, Feb 4, 2017

Neil discusses the influence of puppets on pop culture featuring his interview with Frank Oz.

18Season 4

S4.E18 ∙ Kelly Slater and the Science of Surfing

Sun, Feb 18, 2018

Neil talks the science of surfing featuring his interview with surfing champion, Kelly Slater.

19Season 4

S4.E19 ∙ Astronaut Scott Kelly

Sun, Feb 25, 2018

Neil discusses the science of human space flight featuring his interview with astronaut Scott Kelly.

20Season 4

S4.E20 ∙ Stephen Hawking

Sun, Mar 4, 2018

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with world-renowned physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking. Tyson is joined in the Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Matt Kirshen, along with theoretical physicists Janna Levin and Michio Kaku, to discuss some of the mysteries of our universe. Adding to the discussion, Bill Nye the Science Guy weighs in from the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles.

1Season 5

S5.E1 ∙ Anthony Bourdain

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews chef Anthony Bourdain; Sasheer Zamata, Guy Crosby and Yvette d'Entremont discuss the science of food as it relates to taste, cooking and climate change; Natalia Reagan tries one of the hottest sauces in the world.

2Season 5

S5.E2 ∙ Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man

Mon, Nov 19, 2018

Neil features his interview with UFC commentator and podcaster, Joe Rogan.

3Season 5

S5.E3 ∙ The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady

Mon, Nov 26, 2018

Neil discusses the portrayal of scientists in pop culture featuring his interview with The Big Bang's Theory Simon Helberg and Bill Prady.

4Season 5

S5.E4 ∙ US Space Command

Thu, Apr 4, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson tours Thule Air Base, the northern most U.S. defense installation. Neil talks with Chuck Nice and space security expert, Laura Grego, about the science of defense.

5Season 5

S5.E5 ∙ Vice President Al Gore

Thu, Apr 4, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the science of climate change featuring his interview with former Vice President, Al Gore.

6Season 5

S5.E6 ∙ Actor Jack Black

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson has a mind blowing conversation with Jack Black.

7Season 5

S5.E7 ∙ News Anchor Dan Rather

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson talks with his panel about the future of news industry and some people's sudden lack of trust in scientific evidence and hard facts. He also discusses the matter in his interview with journalism legend Dan Rather.

8Season 5

S5.E8 ∙ Author George R.R. Martin

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the science and history behind the epic series Game of Thrones featuring his interview with George R.R. Martin.

9Season 5

S5.E9 ∙ Actress Anna Deavere Smith

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the power of art and science to inspire change featuring his interview with Anna Deavere Smith.

10Season 5

S5.E10 ∙ Actor Jeff Goldblum

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses bringing back dinosaurs and fighting evil aliens featuring his interview with Jeff Goldblum.

11Season 5

S5.E11 ∙ Actor James Marsden

Fri, Apr 26, 2019

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor James Marsden explore humans' hopes and fears about artificial intelligence, as inspired by the theme park depicted in "Westworld." They cover the future of AI, free will and whether humans should be cautious of robots.

12Season 5

S5.E12 ∙ Weird Al Yankovic

Thu, May 2, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson explores geekdom in his interview with 'Weird Al' Yankovic, discusses fair use, parody, bullying, and the death of Earth, universe and time with his comedy-astrophysics panel, and his nephew Ellect performs science rap.

13Season 5

S5.E13 ∙ Author Patricia Cornwell

Thu, May 2, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses forensic science featuring his interview with Patrica Cornwell.

14Season 5

S5.E14 ∙ Director Darren Aronofsky

Sun, Mar 10, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tysons explores the depths of the human psyche to cold of human space featuring his interview with Darren Aronofsky.

15Season 5

S5.E15 ∙ Bill Nye

Fri, May 10, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Bill Nye and talks science communication, romance and the signature bow tie.

16Season 5

S5.E16 ∙ Journalist Christiane Amanpour

Thu, May 16, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews international correspondent Christiane Amanpour and she divulges the secret to interviewing world leaders.