Bill Nye Saves the World

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Bill Nye Saves the World
Bill Nye Saves the World.jpg
GenreTalk show
Directed by
  • Nick Murray
  • Liz Plonka
Presented byBill Nye
Starring
  • Karlie Kloss
  • Derek Muller
  • Nazeem Hussain
  • Emily Calandrelli
  • Joanna Hausmann
Theme music composerTyler, the Creator
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes25 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Dave Sambuchi
  • MC Spurlock
CinematographyJake Kerber
Running time25–41 minutes
Production companyBunim/Murray Productions
DistributorNetflix
Release
Original networkNetflix
Picture format4K (2:1 UHDTV)
Audio formatDolby Digital 5.1
Original releaseApril 21, 2017 (2017-04-21) –
May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)
External links
Website

Bill Nye Saves the World is an American television show streaming on Netflix hosted by Bill Nye.[1] 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] The first season 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.

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 thirteen-episode season premiered on April 21, 2017.[6] The show's theme song was produced by Tyler, the Creator.[7] On June 15, 2017, Nye announced on his Facebook page that the series had been renewed for a six-episodes second season,[8] 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.[9]

Episodes[]

Series overview[]

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
113April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)
26December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)
36May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)

Season 1 (2017)[]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date
11"Earth Is a Hot Mess"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses climate change.

  • Correspondent: Karlie Kloss
  • Guests: Zach Braff, Designer
  • Panelists: Mark Jacobson, Richard Martin, Taryn O'Neill
22"Tune Your Quack-o-Meter"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill debunks alternative medicine.

  • Correspondent: Joanna Hausmann
  • Guests: Steve Aoki, Prashanth Venkat
  • Panelists: Chris Beedie, Cara Santa Maria, Donald Schultz
33"Machines Take Over the World"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses artificial intelligence.

  • Correspondent: Derek Muller
  • Guests: Neil deGrasse Tyson (voice), Saqib Shaik, Margaret Mitchell
  • Panelists: Ryan Calo, Xeni Jardin, Subbarao Kambhampati
44"More Food, Less Hype"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses genetically modified organisms.

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

Bill discusses the theory of panspermia.

  • Correspondent: Derek Muller
  • Guests: Alton Brown, Rachel Bloom, Randy Couture, Hunter Pence
  • Panelists: , Hakeem M. Oluseyi, Wil Wheaton
66"Do Some Shots, Save the World"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses vaccinations.

  • Correspondent: Emily Calandrelli
  • Guests: Diedrich Bader, Jim O'Heir, John O'Hurley, Prashanth Venkat, George Wendt
  • Panelists: Lanre Falusi, Kristen Omeara, Jennifer Reich
77"Cheat Codes for Reality"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses playing games.

  • Correspondents: Derek Muller, Nazeem Hussain
  • Guests: Gus Sorola, Geoff Ramsey
  • Panelists: Hilarie Cash, Shawn Green, Jonna Mae
88"This Diet Is Bananas"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses diets.

  • Correspondent: Karlie Kloss
  • Guests: Martin Starr, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Lauren Ash, Jeff Dye, Heather McDonald, Andi Osho
  • Panelists: Sara Benincasa, Traci Mann, Jennifer Widerstrom
99"The Sexual Spectrum"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses sex.

  • Correspondent: Derek Muller
  • Guests: Rachel Bloom, Todd Barry, Sandra Bernhard, Matt Lucas, Mario Cantone, Margaret Cho, Cameron Esposito, Prashanth Venkat
  • Panelists: Solomon Georgio, Katrina Karkazis, Jeff McCune
1010"Saving the World—with Space!"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses space exploration.

1111"Malarkey!"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill debunks extrasensory perception.

  • Correspondent: Karlie Kloss
  • Guests: Donald Faison
  • Panelists: Jamila Bey, Timothy Caulfield, Sam Reynolds
1212"Designer Babies"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses designer babies.

  • Correspondents: Karlie Kloss, Nazeem Hussain
  • Guests: Tim Gunn
  • Panelists: Camille Hammond, Leslie Hinkson, Paul Knoepfler
1313"Earth's People Problem"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)

Bill discusses human overpopulation.

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

Season 2 (2017)[]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date
141"The Marijuana Episode"December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)

Bill discusses marijuana.

  • Correspondent: Derek Muller
  • Panelists: Dr. Ziva Cooper, Kevin Smith and Rick Garza
152"Your Computer Is Under Attack"December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)

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

  • Correspondent: Karlie Kloss
  • Panelists: Karlie Kloss, Golan Ben-Oni and Keren Elazari
  • Guests: Steve O, Tim Meadows and Dr. Lars Dietrich
163"We Suck at Sleeping"December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)

Bill discusses sleep.

  • Correspondents: Emily Calandrelli, Joanna Hausmann
  • Panelists: Emily Calandrelli, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, Dr. Deidre Barrett
  • Guests: Byron Scott
174"Sex, Drugs and Superbugs"December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)

Bill discusses superbugs.

  • Correspondents: Bill Nye
  • Panelists: Dr. Jennifer Jay, Dr. Margaret Riley
  • Guests: Kurt Hugo Schneider, Ali Wong
185"Extinction: Why All Our Friends Are Dying"December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)

Bill discusses extinction and de-extinction.

  • Correspondents: Nazeem Hussain
  • Panelists: Nazeem Hussain, Dr. Hill Craddock, Dr. Beth Shapiro
  • Guests: Drew Carey, OK Go
196"How to Travel Through Time"December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)

Bill discusses time travel and gravity waves.

  • Correspondents: Derek Muller
  • Panelists: Brannon Braga, Carlton Cuse, Dr. Lisa Randall
  • Guests: Zach Braff, Kyle Hill, Scott Kelly

Season 3 (2018)[]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date
201"Cheating Death"May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)

Bill discusses aging.

  • Correspondents: Derek Muller, Joanna Hausmann
  • Panelists: Joanna Hausmann, Aubrey de Grey, Megan Rosenbloom
  • Guests: Tyler, the Creator, Andrew Montgomery, Channah Rock
  • Skit cast: Ginger Gonzaga
212"Surviving in a World Without Water"May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)

Bill discusses water scarcity.

  • Correspondents: Derek Muller, Nazeem Hussain
  • Panelists: Derek Muller, Melanie Nakagawa, Marcus King
  • Guests: Martin Riese, Rianne Campbell
  • Skit cast: Julie Chang, Jillian Bell, Lauren Buckley
223"The Addiction Episode"May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)

Bill discusses addiction.

  • Correspondent: Cara Santa Maria
  • Panelists: Cara Santa Maria, Carl Hart, Bobby Chromik
  • Guests: Maria Bamford, Halley Froehlich
  • Skit cast: Michael Ian Black, Julie Chang, Judah Friedlander
234"Recipes from the Future"May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)

Bill discusses the future of food.

  • Correspondent: Karlie Kloss
  • Panelists: Aly Moore, Dominique Barnes, Uma Valeti
  • Guests: Margaret Cho, Natasha Agramonte
  • Skit cast: Danny Trejo, Michael Ian Black, Josh Robert Thompson (voice)
245"Evolution: The Fact of Life"May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)

Bill discusses evolution.

  • Correspondent: Derek Muller
  • Panelists: Derek Muller, Francisco J. Ayala, Jennifer Miller
  • Guests: Paul F. Tompkins, Andrew Katsis
  • Skit cast: Sanden Totten (voice), Michael Ian Black
256"What is your pet really thinking?"May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)

Bill discusses animal brains.

  • Correspondents: Cara Santa Maria, Joanna Hausmann
  • Panelists: Natalia Reagan, Barbara Natterson-Horowitz
  • Guests: Kid Ace, Dalton Ludwick
  • Skit cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Ian Black

Reception[]

Bill Nye Saves the World received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics[11] but negative from audiences.[12] 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",[12] 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[]

  1. ^ Prudom, Laura (August 31, 2016). "Bill Nye Lands Netflix Talk Show". Variety. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  2. ^ "Bill Nye Saves the World". Netflix.
  3. ^ de Moraes, Lisa (August 31, 2016). "Netflix Orders Talk Show 'Bill Nye Saves The World'". Deadline. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  4. ^ "Bill Nye Saves the World - Correspondent Announcement - Netflix" on YouTube
  5. ^ Harwood, Erika (October 14, 2016). "Karlie Kloss Is Teaming Up with Bill Nye". Vanity Fair. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  6. ^ Schwartz, Ryan (February 8, 2017). "Bill Nye Saves the World Gets Netflix Premiere Date, Star-Studded Trailer". TVLine. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  7. ^ "Tyler, The Creator Did the Theme Song For Bill Nye's Netflix Show | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  8. ^ "'Bill Nye Saves the World' Renewed for Season 2 on Netflix". variety.com. June 15, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
  9. ^ "'Bill Nye Saves The World' Gets Season 3 Premiere Date & First Trailer". Deadline. April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b Hammond, Pete; Hipes, Patrick (July 13, 2017). "Emmy Awards Nominations: 'Westworld', 'This Is Us', 'Stranger Things', 'Atlanta' Lead Diverse List". Deadline. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  11. ^ "Bill Nye Saves the World will be back for a second season". The Verge. June 15, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  12. ^ Jump up to: a b "Bill Nye's new Netflix show is being torn apart for the same reasons that made it great". Polygon. April 26, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  13. ^ "Bill Nye Saves the World". Metacritic. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  14. ^ Rotten Tomatoes page for Bill Nye Saves the World. Retrieved on May 21, 2018.
  15. ^ Hooton, Christopher (April 26, 2017). "Bill Nye Saves the World jumps the shark with cringeworthy 'My Sex Junk' skit". The Independent. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  16. ^ David Bianculli (April 19, 2017). "'Fargo' and Bill Nye Make Promising Returns to the Small Screen". Fresh Air. NPR. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
  17. ^ Aja Romano (April 21, 2017). "Bill Nye Saves the World brings us an updated, unapologetically political science guy". Vox.

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