Episode 1
George Takei
1h8.0 / 10
Discussing how the scenarios in “Star Trek” relate to moral and social issues of today with actor George Takei.
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Guest stars George Takei
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StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
2015TV-G5 seasons6.7 / 10
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson brings together celebrities, scientists and comedians to explore a variety of cosmic topics and collide pop culture with science in a way that late-night television has never seen before. Weekly topics range from popular science fiction, space travel, extraterrestrial life, the Big Bang, to the future of Earth and the environment. Tyson is an astrophysicist with a gifted ability to connect with everyone, inspiring us all to to "keep looking up."
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Host Neil deGrasse Tyson brings together celebrities, scientists and comedians to explore a variety of cosmic topics and collide pop culture with science in a way that late-night television has never seen before. Weekly topics range from popular science fiction, space travel, extraterrestrial life, the Big Bang, to the future of Earth and the environment. Tyson is an astrophysicist with a gifted ability to connect with everyone, inspiring us all to to "keep looking up."
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Episode 2
Christopher Nolan
1h8.0 / 10
Discussing how director Christopher Nolan translates his love of science to his films; with theoretical cosmologist Dr. Janna Levin and comic Eugene Mirman.
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Guest stars Christopher Nolan
Episode 3
Dan Savage
1h7.0 / 10
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.
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Guest stars Dan Savage
Episode 4
Arianna Huffington
1h7.0 / 10
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.
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Guest stars Arianna Huffington
Episode 5
Richard Dawkins
1h7.0 / 10
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.
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Guest stars Richard Dawkins
Episode 6
Jimmy Carter
1h8.0 / 10
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.
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Guest stars Jimmy Carter
Episode 7
Chris Hadfield
1h8.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chris Hadfield
Episode 8
Biz Stone
1h8.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Biz Stone
Episode 9
Charles Bolden/NASA
1h8.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Charles Bolden
Episode 10
Norman Lear
1h7.0 / 10finale
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.
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Guest stars Norman Lear
Episode information updated Sep 6, 2026
More about StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Cast
Neil deGrasse TysonSelf - Host
George TakeiSelf
Christopher NolanSelf
Dan SavageSelf
Arianna HuffingtonSelf
Richard DawkinsSelf
Chris HadfieldSelf
Biz StoneSelfCredits
- Created by
- Neil deGrasse Tyson
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Talk Show
- Episodes
- 76
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
National GeographicUnited States
Themes
cosmosphysicsspacetalk show
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