Series synopsis
Bill Nye Saves the World is an American reality talk documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on April 21, 2017. It ended on May 11, 2018. It stars Bill Nye.
Bill Nye explores science and its impact on politics, society and pop culture. Each episode tackles a topic from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths, and refuting anti-scientific claims that may be espoused by politicians, religious leaders or titans of industry.
Premise
Bill Nye explores science and its impact on politics, society and pop culture. Each episode tackles a topic from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths, and refuting anti-scientific claims that may be espoused by politicians, religious leaders or titans of industry.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bill Nye as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Zach Braff as Self
- Desiigner as Self
- Tracy Mann as Self - Panelist
- Sara Benincasa as Self - Panelist
- Jennifer Widerstrom as Self - Panelist
- Martin Starr as Doug the Caveman
- Lauren Ash as Kale
- Jeff Dye as Eggplant
- Andi Osho as Bread
- Heather McDonald as Beef
- Aubrey Anderson-Emmons as The Director
- Robb Fraley as Self - Panelist
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | April 21, 2017 | April 21, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 6 | December 29, 2017 | December 29, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 6 | May 11, 2018 | May 11, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Earth Is a Hot Mess Bill calls out climate change deniers, breaks down the science of global warming and explains how we can make the planet a cooler place to live. |
April 21, 2017 |
| 2 |
Tune Your Quack-o-Meter Bill and his panel of experts debunk bogus alternative remedies like homeopathy, the healing power of magnets ... and curing cancer by yelling at it. |
April 21, 2017 |
| 3 |
Machines Take Over the World From robots that paint Rembrandts to Twitterbots gone rogue, Bill and his guests explore the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence. |
April 21, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Marijuana Episode Bill visits a cannabis dispensary in Hollywood and takes a trip through hemp history. Kevin Smith and other panelists weigh weed's pros and cons. |
December 29, 2017 |
| 2 |
Your Computer Is Under Attack From phishing to malware, Bill uncovers the scams that steal our data. Steve-O talks about the time he exposed himself ... to hackers. |
December 29, 2017 |
| 3 |
We Suck at Sleeping In search of better sleep, correspondents seek out NASA scientists and a professional cuddler. Bill busts myths about naps, dreams and turkey. |
December 29, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cheating Death As Bill breaks down the science of aging, his correspondents try bizarre beauty treatments and learn how spinach could transform organ transplants. |
May 11, 2018 |
| 2 |
Surviving in a World Without Water Derek Muller discovers why Mexico City is sinking, Nazeem Hussain tests his desert survival skills, and Bill has a drink with a "water sommelier." |
May 11, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Addiction Episode Bill explains how addiction changes the brain, comedian Maria Bamford shares her struggles, and Cara Santa Maria visits a research lab casino. |
May 11, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 21, 2017 |
| Last aired | May 11, 2018 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | canceled |