All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 George Takei

    • April 20, 2015
    • National Geographic

    Discussing how the scenarios in ``Star Trek'' relate to moral and social issues of today with actor George Takei.

  • S01E02 Christopher Nolan

    • April 27, 2015
    • National Geographic

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

  • S01E03 Dan Savage

    • May 4, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S01E04 Arianna Huffington

    • May 11, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S01E05 Richard Dawkins

    • May 18, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S01E06 Jimmy Carter

    • May 25, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S01E07 Chris Hadfield

    • June 1, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S01E08 Biz Stone

    • June 8, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S01E09 Charles Bolden/NASA

    • June 15, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S01E10 Norman Lear

    • June 22, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Bill Clinton

    • October 25, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E02 Larry Wilmore

    • November 1, 2015
    • National Geographic

    Emmy® award-winning producer, actor, comedian and writer 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 improv performance to demonstrate that science can, in fact, be funny.

  • S02E03 Seth MacFarlane

    • November 8, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E04 Penn & Teller

    • November 15, 2015
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews magicians Penn and Teller and discusses the science of illusion with co-host Chuck Nice and guest Susana Martinez-Conde.

  • S02E05 Susan Sarandon

    • November 29, 2015
    • National Geographic

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

  • S02E06 David Byrne

    • December 6, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E07 Mars 1

    • December 13, 2015
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S02E08 David Crosby

    • December 20, 2015
    • National Geographic

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

  • S02E09 Brian Cox

    • December 27, 2015
    • National Geographic

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

  • S02E10 Gina McCarthy

    • January 3, 2016
    • National Geographic

    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.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Whoopi Goldberg

    • September 19, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Academy Award-winner and comic Whoopi Goldberg joins Neil deGrasse Tyson.

  • S03E02 Mayim Bialik

    • September 26, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik.

  • S03E03 Man on Wire

    • October 3, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews high-wire artist Phillipe Petit.

  • S03E04 Time Travel

    • October 10, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews “Back to the Future” actor Christopher Lloyd and “Dr. Who” actress Michelle Gomez.

  • S03E05 Brian Greene

    • October 17, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews theoretical physicist and bestselling author Brian Greene.

  • S03E06 Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead

    • October 24, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Robert Kirkman, creator of the comic book turned television series "The Walking Dead".

  • S03E07 Jeremy Irons

    • November 7, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actor Jeremy Irons and director Matt Brown.

  • S03E08 The Martian

    • November 14, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews best-selling author Andy Weir.

  • S03E09 Ben Stiller

    • November 21, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews pop-culture icon Ben Stiller.

  • S03E10 Buzz Aldrin

    • November 28, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with legendary Apollo 11 astronaut and first man to walk on the moon, Buzz Aldrin.

  • S03E11 Terry Crews

    • December 5, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with actor Terry Crews.

  • S03E12 Jay Leno

    • December 12, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno.

  • S03E13 William Shatner

    • December 19, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic actor William Shatner.

  • S03E14 US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter

    • December 26, 2016
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.

  • S03E15 Hope Solo

    • January 2, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with soccer goalie Hope Solo.

  • S03E16 Search for Aliens

    • January 9, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronomer Jill Tarter.

  • S03E17 The Science of Weather

    • January 16, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with NOAA Administrator Kathryn D. Sullivan.

  • S03E18 Science of Game of Thrones

    • January 23, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with "Game of Thrones" actor Isaac Wright.

  • S03E19 Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter

    • January 30, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews jazz icons Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter and discusses the art and science of jazz with his studio co-hosts.

  • S03E20 Bill Maher

    • February 6, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian Bill Maher and discusses satire in society with Maeve Higgins and Dr. Alison Dagnes.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Lance Armstrong

    • October 1, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Lance Armstrong and discusses the science of cycling with Scott Adsit, Max Glaskin, and Arthur Caplan.

  • S04E02 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    • October 8, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and discusses the science of basketball with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.

  • S04E03 Jane Goodall

    • October 15, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Jane Goodall and discusses chimpanzee behavior with Chuck Nice and Jill Pruetz.

  • S04E04 Katie Couric

    • October 22, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Katie Couric and discusses the intersection of science and journalism with Eugene Mirman and Jeff Jarvis.

  • S04E05 Kevin Smith

    • October 29, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kevin Smith and discusses science fiction and the science of superheroes with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.

  • S04E06 SciFi Meets National Defense

    • November 5, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former head of DARPA Arati Prabhakar.

  • S04E07 Katy Perry

    • November 12, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Katy Perry and discusses the answers to some of Perry’s “Cosmic Queries” with Sasheer Zamata and Charles Liu.

  • S04E08 Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau & Adrian Grenier

    • November 19, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle and aquanaut Fabien Cousteau.

  • S04E09 James Cameron

    • November 26, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews filmmaker and Nat Geo explorer-in-residence James Cameron.

  • S04E10 Celestial Navigation

    • December 3, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with master navigator Nainoa Thompson.

  • S04E11 Salman Rushdie

    • December 10, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Salman Rushdie and explores the science of storytelling with comedian Eugene Mirman and literary scholar Jonathan Gottschall.

  • S04E12 Interstellar Space Travel

    • December 17, 2017
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Mae Jemison and discusses the challenges of interstellar travel with Godfrey and Lawrence Krauss.

  • S04E13 Alan Alda

    • January 7, 2018
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Alan Alda and discusses science communication with Matt Kirshen and Heather Berlin.

  • S04E14 Stephen Colbert

    • January 14, 2018
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Stephen Colbert and discusses the intersection of science and comedy with Adam Conover and Sophia McClennen.

  • S04E15 True Story of Hidden Figures

    • January 21, 2018
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author Margot Lee Shetterly ("Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race") and actress Janelle Monáe, who starred in the movie.

  • S04E16 Sam Harris and the Science of Belief

    • January 28, 2018
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews neuroscientist Sam Harris, and discusses everything from free will to religion with Godfrey and Andrew Newberg.

  • S04E17 Frank Oz and the Science of Puppeteering

    • February 4, 2018
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with puppeteer Frank Oz, then discusses puppets in pop culture and the people "behind the curtain" with Adam Conover and Charles Liu.

  • S04E18 Kelly Slater and the Science of Surfing

    • February 18, 2018
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with surfer Kelly Slater, then discusses the science of surfing with Chuck Nice and William Finnegan.

  • S04E19 Astronaut Scott Kelly

    • February 25, 2018
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronaut Scott Kelly.

  • S04E20 Stephen Hawking

    • March 4, 2018
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Anthony Bourdain

    • November 12, 2018
    • National Geographic

    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.

  • S05E02 Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man

    • November 19, 2018
    • National Geographic

    An interview with UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan.

  • S05E03 The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady

    • November 26, 2018
    • National Geographic

    Host 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.

  • S05E04 US Space Command

    • April 4, 2019
    • National Geographic

  • S05E05 Vice President Al Gore

    • April 4, 2019
    • National Geographic

  • S05E06 Actor Jack Black

    • April 11, 2019
    • National Geographic

  • S05E07 News Anchor Dan Rather

    • April 11, 2019
    • National Geographic

  • S05E08 Author George R.R. Martin

    • April 18, 2019
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author George R.R. Martin ("A Game of Thrones").

  • S05E09 Actor Anna Deavere Smith

    • April 18, 2019
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson and actress Anna Deavere Smith explore the roles of art and science.

  • S05E10 Actor Jeff Goldblum

    • April 25, 2019
    • National Geographic
  • S05E11 Actor James Marsden

    • April 25, 2019
    • National Geographic

    Actor James Marsden ("Westworld").

  • S05E12 Weird Al Yankovic

    • May 2, 2019
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews parody songwriter "Weird Al" Yankovic. Co-host Maysoon Zayid and astrophysicist Charles Liu join to discuss Yankovic's incorporation of science in his parodies, visual versus spoken comedy and being a nerd.

  • S05E13 Author Patricia Cornwell

    • May 2, 2019
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author Patricia Cornwell. Co-host Matt Kirshen and forensic pathologist Rebecca Folkerth join to discuss forensics, and neuroscientist Andrew Newberg adds his expertise on the intersection of mind, body and soul.

  • S05E14 Director Darren Aronofsky

    • May 9, 2019
    • National Geographic

    Director Darren Aronofsky ("Mother!").

  • S05E15 Bill Nye

    • May 9, 2019
    • National Geographic

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews science educator Bill Nye. Co-host Chuck Nice and engineer Emily Calandrelli join to discuss science communication, romance and Nye's signature bow tie.

  • S05E16 Journalist Christiane Amanpour

    • May 16, 2019
    • National Geographic

    Neil deGrasse Tyson and war correspondent Christiane Amanpour find order in the chaotic debate over journalistic neutrality. Joining Neil are comic Eugene Mirman, investigative journalist Azmat Khan and conflict journalist Judith Matloff.

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Promo Premieres November 1st!

    • October 25, 2012
    • National Geographic

    Join renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson as he explores how science has impacted and influenced the lives of non-scientist celebrities and tastemakers.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 KRISTEN SCHAAL & JOHN HODGMAN Astronaut Session

    • November 1, 2012
    • National Geographic

    Live from the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY welcome to the StarTalk Radio show hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

  • SPECIAL 0x3 The Science of Video Games

    • November 8, 2012
    • National Geographic

    Welcome back to StarTalk hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. This week, Neil and his co-host Eugene Mirman tackle the science of Video Games with guests Will Wright and Jeff Ryan.

  • SPECIAL 0x4 The Science of the Mind

    • November 15, 2012
    • National Geographic

    Welcome back to StarTalk hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil & co-host Eugene Mirman are joined by Wyatt Cenac ("The Daily Show"), Cara Santa Maria (HuffPo's "Talk Nerdy To Me") and neuroscientist Heather Berlin at the Bell House in Brookyn to discuss the science of the mind.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 ALAN RICKMAN joins StarTalk

    • November 29, 2012
    • National Geographic

    Welcome back to StarTalk hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. This week, Neil sits down with legendary actor Alan Rickman to discuss his career and how science has influenced his life.

  • SPECIAL 0x6 WIL WHEATON & Science of Star Trek

    • December 6, 2012
    • National Geographic

    Welcome back to StarTalk hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil & co-host Eugene Mirman are joined by guests Wil Wheaton, Paul F. Tompkins and Kristen Schaal at the Neptune Theater in Seattle to discuss the science of Star Trek.

  • SPECIAL 0x7 WU-TANG's GZA raps and rhymes

    • December 13, 2012
    • National Geographic

    Welcome back to StarTalk hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. This week, Neil sits down with the one and only, The Genius, Gza to discuss his career and how science has influenced his life and creativity.

  • SPECIAL 0x9 CHRIS HARDWICK & BABA BOOEY at SDCC

    • January 3, 2013
    • National Geographic

    Welcome back to StarTalk hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Join Neil as he sits down with Gary "Baba Booey" Dell'Abate, The Nerdist himself Chris Hardwick, and astronomer Phil Plait during San Diego Comic-Con International 2012.

  • SPECIAL 0x10 ANTHONY BOURDAIN dishes on Food

    • January 10, 2013
    • National Geographic

    Welcome back to StarTalk hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Join Neil as he sits down with Anthony Bourdain and discusses food, cooking, and science.

  • SPECIAL 0x11 Jim Gaffigan & Sarah Silverman: Curiosity Mars Rover

    • January 17, 2013
    • National Geographic

    StarTalk hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil & co-host Eugene Mirman are joined by Jim Gaffigan, Sarah Silverman and astrobiologist David Grinspoon at the Bell House in Brookyn to discuss the the Curiosity Mars Rover and the exploration of Mars.

  • SPECIAL 0x12 Dr.Ruth The Science of Sex

    • February 5, 2013
    • National Geographic

    Welcome back to StarTalk hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil is joined by the legendary Dr. Ruth and Kristen Schaal to discuss the Science of Sex.