Bill Nye Saves the World

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Bill Nye Saves the World
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Genre Talk show
Created by Bill Nye
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  • Nick Murray
  • Liz Plonka
Presented by Bill Nye
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Theme music composer Tyler, the Creator
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 25 (list of episodes)
Production
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  • Dave Sambuchi
  • MC Spurlock
Cinematography Jake Kerber
Running time 25–41 minutes
Production company(s) Bunim/Murray Productions
Distributor Netflix
Release
Original network Netflix
Picture format 4K (2:1 UHDTV)
Audio format Dolby Digital 5.1
Original release April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21) –
May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)
External links
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Bill Nye Saves the World is an American television show streaming on Netflix hosted and created by Bill Nye.[1] It is both a sequel and a revival of sorts of Bill Nye The Science Guy, which is also created by Bill Nye. The show's byline was, "Emmy-winning host Bill Nye brings experts and famous guests to his lab for a talk show exploring scientific issues that touch our lives",[2] with the series' focus placed on science and its relationship with politics, pop culture, and society.[3] Unlike Nye's previous show Bill Nye the Science Guy (which is revived in this show) which was intended for children, Bill Nye Saves the World is intended for adults (especially those adults who watched Bill Nye the Science Guy when they were children during its original run in the 1990s). As such, some episodes have Nye discuss topics that would be considered inappropriate to mention to minors.

Though the show was hosted by Nye, five correspondents assist in the presentation of the show. These include fashion model Karlie Kloss, science YouTuber and educator Derek Muller, comedian Nazeem Hussain, comedian and writer Joanna Hausmann, and the TV host and producer Emily Calandrelli.[4][5] The show's theme song was produced by Tyler, the Creator.[6] The thirteen-episode first season premiered on April 21, 2017.[7] A six-episode second season premiered on December 29, 2017, and a six-episode third season was released on May 11, 2018. Reception to the series has been mixed, with the first season being reviewed more positively by critics than audiences.[8][9]

Release history

The thirteen-episode first season premiered on April 21, 2017.[7] It explores topics such as climate change, alternative medicine, and video games from a scientific point of view, while also refuting myths and anti-scientific claims.

On June 15, 2017, Nye announced on his Facebook page that the series had been renewed for a six-episode second season,[10] which premiered on December 29, 2017.

On April 9, 2018, Netflix announced the show had been renewed for a six-episode third season, released on May 11, 2018.[11]

Episodes

Series overview

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Season 1 (2017)

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season		 Title Original release date
1 1 "Earth Is a Hot Mess" April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses climate change.

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2 2 "Tune Your Quack-o-Meter" April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill debunks alternative medicine.

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3 3 "Machines Take Over the World" April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses artificial intelligence.

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4 4 "More Food, Less Hype" April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses genetically modified organisms.

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  • Correspondent: Derek Muller
  • Panelists: Robb Fraley, Fred Gould, Julie Kennye
5 5 "The Original Martian Invasion" April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses the theory of panspermia.

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6 6 "Do Some Shots, Save the World" April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses vaccinations.

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7 7 "Cheat Codes for Reality" April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses playing games.

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8 8 "This Diet Is Bananas" April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses diets.

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9 9 "The Sexual Spectrum" April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses sex.

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10 10 "Saving the World—with Space!" April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses space exploration.

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11 11 "Malarkey!" April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill debunks extrasensory perception.

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12 12 "Designer Babies" April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses designer babies.

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  • Correspondents: Karlie Kloss, Nazeem Hussain
  • Guests: Tim Gunn
  • Panelists: Camille Hammond, Leslie Hinkson, Paul Knoepfler
13 13 "Earth's People Problem" April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses human overpopulation.

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  • Correspondents: Emily Calandrelli, Joanna Hausmann
  • Panelists: Nerys Benfield, Travis Rieder, Rachel Snow

Season 2 (2017)

No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title Original release date
14 1 "The Marijuana Episode" December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)

Bill discusses marijuana.

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15 2 "Your Computer Is Under Attack" December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)

Bill discusses computer viruses, malware, and related cyber attacks.

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16 3 "We Suck at Sleeping" December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)

Bill discusses sleep.

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17 4 "Sex, Drugs and Superbugs" December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)

Bill discusses superbugs.

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18 5 "Extinction: Why All Our Friends Are Dying" December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)

Bill discusses extinction and de-extinction.

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19 6 "How to Travel Through Time" December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)

Bill discusses time travel and gravity waves.

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Season 3 (2018)

No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title Original release date
20 1 "Cheating Death" May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)

Bill discusses aging.

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21 2 "Surviving in a World Without Water" May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)

Bill discusses water scarcity.

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22 3 "The Addiction Episode" May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)

Bill discusses addiction.

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23 4 "Recipes from the Future" May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)

Bill discusses the future of food.

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24 5 "Evolution: The Fact of Life" May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)

Bill discusses evolution.

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25 6 "What is your pet really thinking?" May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)

Bill discusses animal brains.

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Reception

Bill Nye Saves the World received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics[8] but negative from audiences.[9] The first season has an aggregate rating of 63/100 based on 5 reviews from Metacritic[13] and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 73% based on 11 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10.[14] The performance segments of the show have been the focus of criticism. In particular, Rachel Bloom's performance in episode 9 has been described as "strange", "out of place",[9] and a "painful couple of minutes".[15] Conversely, NPR's Fresh Air said the show is "fun to watch," working well with Nye's "consistent reliance on scientific and provable facts."[16] Vox praised Nye's unapologetic talking style, though worried this may alienate some viewers.[17]

References

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