Bill Nye Saves the World is an American television
show currently streaming on Netflix hosted
by Bill Nye.
The show's byline is, "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.
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 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 thirteen-episode season premiered on April
21, 2017.
The show's theme song was produced by Tyler,
the Creator.
On June 15, 2017, Nye announced on his Facebook
page that the series had been renewed for
a six-episodes 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.
== Series overview ==
== Episodes ==
=== Season 1 ===
=== Season 2 ===
=== Season 3 ===
== Reception ==
Bill Nye Saves the World received negative-mixed
reviews from critics and audiences.
The first season has an aggregate rating of
63/100 based on 5 reviews from Metacritic
and a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 2/5.
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
