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Bill Nye Saves the World

2017 – 2018Show3 seasons25 episodesTV-14

RealityTalk
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.0Metacritic632.0Rotten Tomatoes–41%

A campy reality series about politics and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 25 episodes · best: S1E1 "Earth Is a Hot Mess" 6.1

Episodes

4.7
5.4
4.6

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Scientific Satire
  • Political Commentary
  • Bill Nye Persona
  • Educational Entertainment
  • Tech Skepticism
  • Pop Culture Critique
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Modern Myth-Busting
  • Irony and Camp
  • Social Justice Advocacy

Cast

24 of 50 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nick Murray
Written by
Mike Drucker

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 21, 2017 · May 11, 2018 · Ended

First aired
April 21, 2017
Last aired
May 11, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 25 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Reality, Talk, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
127 countries

Tropes

Variety Show, Gravity Is Only a Theory, Author Tract +4

  • Variety Show
  • Gravity Is Only a Theory
  • Author Tract
  • Science Is Good
  • Character Catch Phrase
  • It's Personal
  • Bland-Name Product

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Bill Nye Saves the World?"

Questions about Bill Nye Saves the World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bill Nye Saves the World?

Netflix

In the United States, Bill Nye Saves the World streams on Netflix. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is Bill Nye Saves the World worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 4 and Metacritic 63). Critics rate it higher (63 out of 100) than audiences (34).

Which season of Bill Nye Saves the World is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 5.4. Season 3 is the weakest at 4.6. The highest-rated episode is Earth Is a Hot Mess (season 1, episode 1) at 6.1, and the lowest is The Sexual Spectrum (season 1, episode 9) at 2.7.

Is Bill Nye Saves the World okay for kids?

TV-14Strong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Bill Nye Saves the World?

13 h

About 13 hours: 25 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2018.

Will Bill Nye Saves the World make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).