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Season 5

2018 · 16 episodes

Episodes

1Anthony BourdainHost 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.
2Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive ManAn interview with UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan.
3The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill PradyHost Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actor Simon Helberg and co-creator Bill Prady ("The Big Bang Theory"); comic Chuck Nice, astrophysicist Charles Liu and theoretical physicist Janna Levin discuss the portrayal of scientists in pop culture.
4US Space CommandNeil deGrasse Tyson features his tour of the remote Thule Air Base in Greenland, then tackles the science of defense with comedian co-host Chuck Nice and space security expert Laura Grego.
5Vice President Al GoreNeil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former Vice President Al Gore, then discusses environmental science with Chuck Nice and Andrew Revkin.
6Actor Jack BlackNeil DeGrasse Tyson blows the mind of actor and musician Jack Black in a conversation about the size of our Universe.
7News Anchor Dan RatherHost Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic reporter and former CBS news anchor, Dan Rather.
8Author George R.R. MartinHost Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with “Game of Thrones” author, George R.R. Martin.
9Actor Anna Deavere SmithTogether, host Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor and playwright Anna Deavere Smith explore the complex roles that art and science play in inspiring societal change.
10Actor Jeff GoldblumNeil deGrasse Tyson and geek icon Jeff Goldblum meet for a curiosity-packed conversation.
11Actor James Marsden.Host Neil deGrasse Tyson analyzes humans’ hopes and fears about AI with actor James Marsden.
12Weird Al YankovicHost Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with parody songwriter Weird Al.
13Author Patricia CornwellNeil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with crime novelist Patricia Cornwell and tackles all things forensics with Matt Kirshen and Rebecca Folkerth.
14Bill NyeNeil deGrasse Tyson interviews Bill Nye, one of America’s most recognized science educators, to discuss the science of communication, romance and more.
15Director Darren AronofskyNeil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with film director Darren Aronofsky, then dives into the extremes of storytelling and psychology.
16Journalist Christiane AmanpourNeil deGrasse Tyson and war correspondent Christiane Amanpour find order in the chaotic debate over journalistic neutrality.