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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> 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>


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 isolate 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> 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 isolate 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>

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> 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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2017 American TV series or program
Bill Nye Saves the World
File:Bill Nye Saves the World.jpg
GenreTalk show
Directed byNick Murray
Presented byBill Nye
Starring
Theme music composerTyler, The Creator
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Gil Goldschein
  • Julie Pizzi
  • Michael Naidus
  • Bill Nye
  • Jason Spingarn-Koff
  • Terry Wood
  • Lisa Nishimura
Producers
  • Dave Sambuchi
  • MC Spurlock
CinematographyJake Kerber
Running time25–32 minutes
Production companyBunim/Murray Productions
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseApril 21, 2017 (2017-04-21) –
present

Bill Nye Saves the World is an American talk-show hosted by Bill Nye. The series focuses on science, and investigates its relationship with politics, pop culture, and society. 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 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 also features guest appearances from Zach Braff, Desiigner, Donald Faison, Rachel Bloom, Gus Sorola, Geoff Ramsey, Joel McHale, Wil Wheaton, Martin Starr, Jonna Mae, Steve Aoki, and Tim Gunn. The thirteen-episode series premiered on April 21, 2017. The show's theme song was produced by Tyler, The Creator.

Bill NyeBill NyeKarlie KlossKarlie KlossDerek MullerDerek MullerNazeem HussainNazeem HussainEmily CalandrelliEmily CalandrelliNye hosts Bill Nye Saves the World, while Kloss, Muller, Hussain, Calandrelli, and Hausmann are featured as correspondents.

Episodes

Season 1 (2017)

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

Bill discusses climate change.

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

Bill debunks alternative medicine.

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

Bill discusses artificial intelligence.

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.

66"Do Some Shots, Save the World"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)
77"Cheat Codes for Reality"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)
88"This Diet is Bananas"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)
99"The Sexual Spectrum"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)
1010"Saving the World -- with Space!"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)
1111"Malarkey!"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)
1212"Designer Babies"April 21, 2017 (2017-04-21)
  • 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)
  • Correspondents: Emily Calandrelli, Joanna Hausmann
  • Panelists: Nerys Benfield, Travis Rieder, Rachel Snow

Critical response

The Rotten Tomatoes critics rating gave it a 75%, until April 28, 2017.

NPR said the show is fun to watch, working well from Nye's consistent reliance on scientific and provable facts. Vox praised Nye's unapologetic talking style, though worried this may isolate some viewers. Gizmodo was more negative, claiming that the tone is too harsh and the content uninformative. 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".

References

  1. Prudom, Laura (August 31, 2016). "Bill Nye Lands Netflix Talk Show". Variety. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  2. Moraes, Lisa de (August 31, 2016). "Netflix Orders Talk Show 'Bill Nye Saves The World'". Deadline. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  3. "Bill Nye Saves the World - Correspondent Announcement - Netflix" on YouTube
  4. Harwood, Erika (October 14, 2016). "Karlie Kloss Is Teaming Up with Bill Nye". Vanity Fair. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  5. Mae, Jonna (April 21, 2017). "OMG IT'S FINALLY OUT! Check out EP7 of @BillNyeSaves (Bill Nye Saves The World) on @netflix" (Tweet). Retrieved April 21, 2017 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ Schwartz, Ryan; 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". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  9. David Bianculli (April 19, 2017). "'Fargo' And Bill Nye Make Promising Returns To The Small Screen".
  10. Aja Romano (April 21, 2017). "Bill Nye Saves the World brings us an updated, unapologetically political science guy".
  11. Stone, Maddie. "Bill Nye Spends Most of His New Netflix Show Yelling at the Audience".
  12. "Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 28, 2017.

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