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{{Short description|American television show}}
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'''''Bill Nye Saves the World''''' is an American political Television show currently streaming on Netflix hosted by ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/netflix-bill-nye-saves-the-world-talk-show-1201848789/|title=Bill Nye Lands Netflix Talk Show|last=Prudom|first=Laura|date=August 31, 2016|website=Variety|publisher=|language=en-US|access-date=September 3, 2016}}</ref> The series focuses on science, and investigates its relationship with politics, pop culture, and society.<ref name="announce">{{Cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2016/08/netflix-orders-bill-nye-saves-the-world-1201811489/|title=Netflix Orders Talk Show ‘Bill Nye Saves The World’|last=Moraes|first=Lisa de|date=August 31, 2016|website=Deadline|publisher=|language=en-US|access-date=September 3, 2016}}</ref> 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 TV show is hosted by Nye, five correspondents assist in the presentation of the show. These include fashion model ], science YouTuber and educator ], comedian ], comedian and writer ], and the TV host and producer ].<ref>{{YouTube|id=LWQ0NITMac4|title="Bill Nye Saves the World - Correspondent Announcement - Netflix"}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.vanityfair.com/style/2016/10/karlie-kloss-bill-nye-netflix-show|title=Karlie Kloss Is Teaming Up with Bill Nye|author=Harwood, Erika|magazine=]|date=October 14, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2017}}</ref> The show also features guest appearances from ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Jonna Mae,<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=themissesmae|number=855367871488073729|title=OMG IT'S FINALLY OUT! Check out EP7 of @BillNyeSaves (Bill Nye Saves The World) on @netflix.|language=en|access-date=April 21, 2017|date=April 21, 2017|first=Jonna|last=Mae}}</ref> ], and ].<ref name="premdate"/> The thirteen-episode series premiered on April 21, 2017.<ref name="premdate">{{Cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/02/08/bill-nye-saves-the-world-series-premiere-date-netflix-trailer/|title=Bill Nye Saves the World Gets Netflix Premiere Date, Star-Studded Trailer|last=Schwartz|first=Ryan|last2=Schwartz|first2=Ryan|date=February 8, 2017|website=TVLine|access-date=February 8, 2017}}</ref> The show's theme song was produced by ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/72906-tyler-the-creator-did-the-theme-song-for-bill-nyes-netflix-show/|title=Tyler, The Creator Did the Theme Song For Bill Nye’s Netflix Show {{!}} Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|language=en|access-date=April 16, 2017}}</ref> '''''Bill Nye Saves the World''''' is an American television show ] on ] hosted and created by ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/netflix-bill-nye-saves-the-world-talk-show-1201848789/|title=Bill Nye Lands Netflix Talk Show|last=Prudom|first=Laura|date=August 31, 2016|website=Variety|language=en-US|access-date=September 3, 2016}}</ref> It is both a ] and a ] of sorts of '']'', which is also created by 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",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.netflix.com/title/80117748|title=Bill Nye Saves the World|publisher=Netflix}}</ref> with the series' focus placed on science and its relationship with politics, pop culture, and society.<ref name="announce">{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/08/netflix-orders-bill-nye-saves-the-world-1201811489/|title=Netflix Orders Talk Show 'Bill Nye Saves The World'|last=de Moraes|first=Lisa|date=August 31, 2016|website=Deadline|language=en-US|access-date=September 3, 2016}}</ref> 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.
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Though the show was hosted by Nye, five correspondents assist in the presentation of the show. These include fashion model ], science YouTuber and educator ], comedian ], comedian and writer ], and the TV host and producer ].<ref>{{YouTube|id=LWQ0NITMac4|title="Bill Nye Saves the World - Correspondent Announcement - Netflix"}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2016/10/karlie-kloss-bill-nye-netflix-show|title=Karlie Kloss Is Teaming Up with Bill Nye|author=Harwood, Erika|magazine=]|date=October 14, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2017}}</ref> The show's theme song was produced by ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tyler, The Creator Did the Theme Song For Bill Nye's Netflix Show {{!}} Pitchfork|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/72906-tyler-the-creator-did-the-theme-song-for-bill-nyes-netflix-show/|access-date=April 16, 2017|website=pitchfork.com|date=April 15, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> The thirteen-episode first season premiered on April 21, 2017.<ref name="premdate">{{Cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/02/08/bill-nye-saves-the-world-series-premiere-date-netflix-trailer/|title=Bill Nye Saves the World Gets Netflix Premiere Date, Star-Studded Trailer|last=Schwartz|first=Ryan|date=February 8, 2017|website=TVLine|access-date=February 8, 2017|archive-date=July 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714130056/https://tvline.com/2017/02/08/bill-nye-saves-the-world-series-premiere-date-netflix-trailer/|url-status=dead}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="criticism" />
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==Release history==
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The thirteen-episode first season premiered on April 21, 2017.<ref name="premdate" /> It explores topics such as climate change, ], and video games from a scientific point of view, while also refuting myths and anti-scientific claims.
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On June 15, 2017, Nye announced on his Facebook page that the series had been renewed for a six-episode second season,<ref>{{cite web|date=15 June 2017|title='Bill Nye Saves the World' Renewed for Season 2 on Netflix|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/bill-nye-saves-the-world-renewed-season-2-netflix-1202467583/|access-date=16 June 2017|publisher=variety.com}}</ref> which premiered on December 29, 2017.
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On April 9, 2018, Netflix announced the show had been renewed for a six-episode third season, released on May 11, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|date=9 April 2018|title='Bill Nye Saves The World' Gets Season 3 Premiere Date & First Trailer|url=https://deadline.com/2018/04/bill-nye-saves-the-world-premiere-season-3-premiere-date-first-trailer-1202360818/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410072137/http://deadline.com/2018/04/bill-nye-saves-the-world-premiere-season-3-premiere-date-first-trailer-1202360818/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 10, 2018|access-date=14 April 2018|publisher=]}}</ref>
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==Episodes==
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==Episodes==
===Season 1 (2017)=== ===Season 1 (2017)===
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* Nominated for the ]<ref name="Emmy">{{cite news|last1=Hammond|first1=Pete|last2=Hipes|first2=Patrick|title=Emmy Awards Nominations: 'Westworld', 'This Is Us', 'Stranger Things', 'Atlanta' Lead Diverse List|url=https://deadline.com/2017/07/2017-emmy-nominations-list-all-nominees-1202127795/|access-date=27 November 2020|work=Deadline|date=July 13, 2017}}</ref>
Bill discusses ]. Bill discusses ].

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* '''Correspondent''': ] * ''Correspondent'': ]
* '''Guests''': ], ] * ''Guests'': ], ]
* '''Panelists''': Mark Jacobson, ], Taryn O'Neill * ''Panelists'': Mark Jacobson, Richard Martin, Taryn O'Neill
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| ProdCode = 102
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Bill debunks ]. Bill debunks ].
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* '''Correspondent''': ] * ''Correspondent'': ]
* '''Guests''': ], Prashanth Venkat * ''Guests'': ], Prashanth Venkat
* '''Panelists''': Chris Beedie, ], ] * ''Panelists'': Chris Beedie, ], ]
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| Title =Machines Take Over the World | Title = Machines Take Over the World
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|4|21}} | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|4|21}}
| ProdCode = 103
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ]. | ShortSummary = Bill discusses ].


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* '''Correspondent''': ] * ''Correspondent'': ]
* '''Guests''': ] (voice), Saqib Shaik, Margaret Mitchell * ''Guests'': ] (voice), Saqib Shaik, Margaret Mitchell
* '''Panelists''': Ryan Calo, ], Subbarao Kambhampati * ''Panelists'': ], ], Subbarao Kambhampati
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| Title = More Food, Less Hype | Title = More Food, Less Hype
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| ProdCode = 104
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ]s. | ShortSummary = Bill discusses ]s.


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* '''Correspondent''': Derek Muller * ''Correspondent'': Derek Muller
* '''Panelists''': Robb Fraley, Fred Gould, Julie Kennye * ''Panelists'': Robb Fraley, Fred Gould, Julie Kennye
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| Title =The Original Martian Invasion | Title = The Original Martian Invasion
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| ShortSummary = Bill discusses the theory of ]. | ShortSummary = Bill discusses the theory of ].


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* '''Correspondent''': Derek Muller * ''Correspondent'': Derek Muller
* '''Guests''': ], ], ], ] * ''Guests'': ], ], ], ]
* '''Panelists''': Moogega Cooper Stricker, ], ] * ''Panelists'': ], ], ]
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| Title = Do Some Shots, Save the World | Title = Do Some Shots, Save the World
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| ProdCode = 106
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ]. | ShortSummary = Bill discusses ].


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* '''Correspondent''': ] * ''Correspondent'': ]
* '''Guests''': ], ], ], Prashanth Venkat, ] * ''Guests'': ], ], ], Prashanth Venkat, ]
* '''Panelists''': Lanre Falusi, Kristen Omeara, Jennifer Reich * ''Panelists'': Lanre Falusi, Kristen Omeara, ]
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| Title = Cheat Codes for Reality | Title = Cheat Codes for Reality
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| ShortSummary = {{Plainlist| | ProdCode = 107
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses playing ]s.
* '''Correspondents''': Derek Muller, ]

* '''Guests''': ], ]
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* '''Panelists''': Hilarie Cash, Shawn Green, Jonna Mae
* ''Correspondents'': Derek Muller, ]
* ''Guests'': ], ]
* ''Panelists'': Hilarie Cash, Shawn Green, Jonna Mae
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| Title =This Diet is Bananas | Title = This Diet Is Bananas
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| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ]s.
* '''Correspondent''': Karlie Kloss

* '''Guests''': ], ], ], ], ], ]
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* '''Panelists''': ], Traci Mann, ]
* ''Correspondent'': Karlie Kloss
* ''Guests'': ], ], ], ], ], ]
* ''Panelists'': ], Traci Mann, ]
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| Title =The Sexual Spectrum | Title = The Sexual Spectrum
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* '''Correspondent''': Derek Muller
* Nominated for the ]<ref name="Emmy"/>
* '''Guests''': Rachel Bloom, ], ], ], ], ], ], Prashanth Venkat
Bill discusses ].
* '''Panelists''': Solomon Georgio, ], Jeff McCune

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* ''Guests'': ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Prashanth Venkat
* ''Panelists'': Solomon Georgio, ], Jeff McCune
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| Title =Saving the World -- with Space! | Title = Saving the World—with Space!
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| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ].
* '''Correspondent''': Emily Calandrelli

* '''Guests''': ], ], Roman Duponte
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* '''Panelists''': Chris Lewicki, ], ]
* ''Correspondent'': Emily Calandrelli
* ''Guests'': ], ], Roman Duponte
* ''Panelists'': Chris Lewicki, ], ]
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| Title =Malarkey! | Title = Malarkey!
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|4|21}} | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|4|21}}
| ShortSummary = {{Plainlist| | ProdCode = 111
| ShortSummary = Bill debunks ].
* '''Correspondent''': Karlie Kloss

* '''Guests''': ]
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* '''Panelists''': ], ], Sam Reynolds
* ''Correspondent'': Karlie Kloss
* ''Guests'': ]
* ''Panelists'': ], ], Sam Reynolds
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| Title =Designer Babies | Title = Designer Babies
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|4|21}} | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|4|21}}
| ShortSummary = {{Plainlist| | ProdCode = 112
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ].
* '''Correspondents''': Karlie Kloss, Nazeem Hussain

* '''Guests''': ]
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* '''Panelists''': Camille Hammond, Leslie Hinkson, ]
* ''Correspondents'': Karlie Kloss, Nazeem Hussain
* ''Guests'': ]
* ''Panelists'': Camille Hammond, Leslie Hinkson, ]
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| Title =Earth's People Problem | Title = Earth's People Problem
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| ShortSummary = {{Plainlist| | ProdCode = 113
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ].
* '''Correspondents''': Emily Calandrelli, Joanna Hausmann

* '''Panelists''': Nerys Benfield, Travis Rieder, Rachel Snow
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* ''Correspondents'': Emily Calandrelli, Joanna Hausmann
* ''Panelists'': Nerys Benfield, Travis Rieder, Rachel Snow
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==Critical response== ===Season 2 (2017)===
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The Rotten Tomatoes critics rating gave it a 75%, until April 28, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/bill_nye_saves_the_world|title=Bill Nye Saves the World|publisher=Rotten Tomatoes|accessdate=April 28, 2017}}</ref>
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| Title = The Marijuana Episode
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|12|29}}
| ProdCode = 201
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ].

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* ''Correspondent'': ]
* ''Panelists'': Dr. Ziva Cooper, ] and Rick Garza
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 2
| Title = Your Computer Is Under Attack
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| ProdCode = 202
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ]es, ], and related ]s.

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* ''Correspondent'': ]
* ''Panelists'': Karlie Kloss, Golan Ben-Oni and ]
* ''Guests'': ], ] and Dr. Lars Dietrich
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| Title = We Suck at Sleeping
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|12|29}}
| ProdCode = 203
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ].

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* ''Correspondents'': ], Joanna Hausmann
* ''Panelists'': Emily Calandrelli, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, Dr. Deidre Barrett
* ''Guests'': ]
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| Title = Sex, Drugs and Superbugs
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|12|29}}
| ProdCode = 204
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ]s.

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* ''Correspondents'': Bill Nye
* ''Panelists'': Dr. Jennifer Jay, Dr. Margaret Riley
* ''Guests'': ], ]
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 5
| Title = Extinction: Why All Our Friends Are Dying
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|12|29}}
| ProdCode = 205
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ] and ].

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* ''Correspondents'': ]
* ''Panelists'': Nazeem Hussain, Dr. Hill Craddock, Dr. Beth Shapiro
* ''Guests'': ], ]
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 6
| Title = How to Travel Through Time
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|12|29}}
| ProdCode = 206
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ] and ]s.

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* ''Correspondents'': Derek Muller
* ''Panelists'': ], ], Dr. Lisa Randall
* ''Guests'': ], Kyle Hill, ]
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===Season 3 (2018)===
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Cheating Death
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|05|11}}
| ProdCode = 301
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ].

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* ''Correspondents'': ], ]
* ''Panelists'': ], ], Megan Rosenbloom
* ''Guests'': ], Andrew Montgomery, Channah Rock
* ''Skit cast'': Ginger Gonzaga
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 2
| Title = Surviving in a World Without Water
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| ProdCode = 302
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ].

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* ''Correspondents'': ], ]
* ''Panelists'': ], ], Marcus King
* ''Guests'': Martin Riese, Rianne Campbell
* ''Skit cast'': ], ], Lauren Buckley
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| Title = The Addiction Episode
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|05|11}}
| ProdCode = 303
| ShortSummary = Bill discusses ].

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==Reception==
NPR said the show is fun to watch, working well from Nye's consistent reliance on scientific and provable facts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.npr.org/2017/04/19/524546828/fargo-and-bill-nye-make-promising-returns-to-the-small-screen|title='Fargo' And Bill Nye Make Promising Returns To The Small Screen|author=David Bianculli|date=April 19, 2017}}</ref> Vox praised Nye's unapologetic talking style, though worried this may alienate some viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vox.com/culture/2017/4/21/15356610/bill-nye-saves-the-world-review-skepticism-monsanto|title=Bill Nye Saves the World brings us an updated, unapologetically political science guy|author=Aja Romano|date=April 21, 2017}}</ref> Gizmodo was more negative, claiming that the tone is too harsh and the content uninformative.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gizmodo.com/bill-nye-spends-most-of-his-new-netflix-show-yelling-at-1794583045|title=Bill Nye Spends Most of His New Netflix Show Yelling at the Audience|first=Maddie|last=Stone|publisher=}}</ref> '']'' mentioned that the show "jumps the shark" with a "cringeworthy" 'My Sex Junk' skit."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hooton|first1=Christopher|title=Bill Nye Saves the World jumps the shark with cringeworthy 'My Sex Junk' skit|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/billy-nye-saves-the-world-netflix-tv-show-my-sex-junk-skit-video-a7703236.html|accessdate=April 26, 2017}}</ref>
''Bill Nye Saves the World'' received mixed reviews from critics.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|last=Liao|first=Shannon|date=15 June 2017|title=Bill Nye Saves the World will be back for a second season|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/15/15812118/bill-nye-saves-the-world-netflix-season-two-renewed|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-13|website=The Verge|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812173840/https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/15/15812118/bill-nye-saves-the-world-netflix-season-two-renewed |archive-date=August 12, 2017 }}</ref><ref name="criticism">{{cite web|last=Alexander|first=Julia|date=26 April 2017|title=Bill Nye's new Netflix show is being torn apart for the same reasons that made it great|url=https://www.polygon.com/tv/2017/4/26/15413498/bill-nye-netflix-criticism|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-13|website=Polygon|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426181250/http://www.polygon.com/tv/2017/4/26/15413498/bill-nye-netflix-criticism |archive-date=April 26, 2017 }}</ref> The first season has an aggregate rating of 63 out of 100 based on 5 reviews from ]<ref name="metacritic">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/bill-nye-saves-the-world|title= Bill Nye Saves the World|access-date= May 10, 2017|website= ]}}</ref> and a ] score of 73% based on 11 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10.<ref name="Tomato"> ] Retrieved on May 21, 2018.</ref> The performance segments of the show have been the focus of criticism. In particular, ]'s performance in episode 9 has been described as "strange", "out of place",<ref name="criticism" /> and a "painful couple of minutes".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hooton|first1=Christopher|title=Bill Nye Saves the World jumps the shark with cringeworthy 'My Sex Junk' skit|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/billy-nye-saves-the-world-netflix-tv-show-my-sex-junk-skit-video-a7703236.html|access-date=12 May 2018|work=The Independent|date=26 April 2017}}</ref> Conversely, ]'s '']'' said the show is "fun to watch," working well with Nye's "consistent reliance on scientific and provable facts."<ref>{{cite news |author=David Bianculli |date=April 19, 2017 |title='Fargo' and Bill Nye Make Promising Returns to the Small Screen |url=https://www.npr.org/2017/04/19/524546828/fargo-and-bill-nye-make-promising-returns-to-the-small-screen |work=]|publisher=NPR |access-date=May 7, 2017}}</ref> '']'' praised Nye's unapologetic talking style, though worried this may alienate some viewers.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/4/21/15356610/bill-nye-saves-the-world-review-skepticism-monsanto|title=Bill Nye Saves the World brings us an updated, unapologetically political science guy|author=Aja Romano|date=April 21, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref>
The show has received an overwhelmingly negative response from viewers. Currently, it has a 1.9 out of 10 user score on Metacritic, indicating "overwhelming dislike". <ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/bill-nye-saves-the-world|title=Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=April 28, 2017}} </ref>


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American television show

Bill Nye Saves the World
GenreTalk show
Created byBill Nye
Directed by
  • Nick Murray
  • Liz Plonka
Presented byBill Nye
Starring
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
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseApril 21, 2017 (2017-04-21) –
May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)

Bill Nye Saves the World is an American television show streaming on Netflix hosted and created by Bill Nye. It is both a sequel and a revival of sorts of Bill Nye the Science Guy, which is also created by 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", with the series' focus placed on science and its relationship with politics, pop culture, and society. 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. The show's theme song was produced by Tyler, the Creator. The thirteen-episode first season premiered on April 21, 2017. 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.

Release history

The thirteen-episode first season premiered on April 21, 2017. 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, 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.

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 dateProd.
code
11"Earth Is a Hot Mess"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)101

Bill discusses climate change.

22"Tune Your Quack-o-Meter"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)102

Bill debunks alternative medicine.

33"Machines Take Over the World"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)103

Bill discusses artificial intelligence.

44"More Food, Less Hype"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)104

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)105

Bill discusses the theory of panspermia.

66"Do Some Shots, Save the World"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)106

Bill discusses vaccinations.

77"Cheat Codes for Reality"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)107

Bill discusses playing games.

88"This Diet Is Bananas"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)108

Bill discusses diets.

99"The Sexual Spectrum"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)109

Bill discusses sex.

1010"Saving the World—with Space!"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)110

Bill discusses space exploration.

1111"Malarkey!"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)111

Bill debunks extrasensory perception.

1212"Designer Babies"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)112

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)113

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 dateProd.
code
141"The Marijuana Episode"December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)201

Bill discusses marijuana.

152"Your Computer Is Under Attack"December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)202

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

163"We Suck at Sleeping"December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)203

Bill discusses sleep.

174"Sex, Drugs and Superbugs"December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)204

Bill discusses superbugs.

185"Extinction: Why All Our Friends Are Dying"December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)205

Bill discusses extinction and de-extinction.

196"How to Travel Through Time"December 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)206

Bill discusses time travel and gravity waves.

Season 3 (2018)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release dateProd.
code
201"Cheating Death"May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)301

Bill discusses aging.

212"Surviving in a World Without Water"May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)302

Bill discusses water scarcity.

223"The Addiction Episode"May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)303

Bill discusses addiction.

234"Recipes from the Future"May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)304

Bill discusses the future of food.

245"Evolution: The Fact of Life"May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)305

Bill discusses evolution.

256"What is your pet really thinking?"May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)306

Bill discusses animal brains.

Reception

Bill Nye Saves the World received mixed reviews from critics. The first season has an aggregate rating of 63 out of 100 based on 5 reviews from Metacritic and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 73% based on 11 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. 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", and a "painful couple of minutes". Conversely, NPR's Fresh Air said the show is "fun to watch," working well with Nye's "consistent reliance on scientific and provable facts." Vox praised Nye's unapologetic talking style, though worried this may alienate some viewers.

References

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  9. ^ Alexander, Julia (April 26, 2017). "Bill Nye's new Netflix show is being torn apart for the same reasons that made it great". Polygon. Archived from the original on April 26, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
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  11. "'Bill Nye Saves The World' Gets Season 3 Premiere Date & First Trailer". Deadline. April 9, 2018. Archived from the original on April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. "Bill Nye Saves the World". Metacritic. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  14. Bill Nye Saves the World. Rotten Tomatoes 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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