Bill Nye Saves the World (2017)
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.
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Episode 1 - The Marijuana Episode
Release Date: 2017-12-29Bill visits a cannabis dispensary in Hollywood and takes a trip through hemp history. Kevin Smith and other panelists weigh weed's pros and cons.
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Episode 2 - Your Computer Is Under Attack
Release Date: 2017-12-29From phishing to malware, Bill uncovers the scams that steal our data. Steve-O talks about the time he exposed himself … to hackers.
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Episode 3 - We Suck at Sleeping
Release Date: 2017-12-29In search of better sleep, correspondents seek out NASA scientists and a professional cuddler. Bill busts myths about naps, dreams and turkey.
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Episode 4 - Sex, Drugs and Superbugs
Release Date: 2017-12-29Bill spreads bad news about antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea and other superbugs. Comedian Ali Wong stops by the studio for a glow-in-the-dark demo.
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Episode 5 - Extinction: Why All Our Friends Are Dying
Release Date: 2017-12-29OK Go and Drew Carey help Bill explain extinction, and the panel reveals how scientists could one day bring extinct species back to life.
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Episode 6 - How to Travel Through Time
Release Date: 2017-12-29Bill breaks down the science of time travel with guests Zach Braff, retired astronaut Scott Kelly and the minds behind "Star Trek" and "Lost."