The BEST episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson season 3

Every episode of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson season 3!

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 "keep looking up." The studio audience portion of the series is filmed in the Cullman Hall of the Universe at the American Museum of Natural History’s Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City — where Tyson serves as the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium.

Last Updated: 8/27/2024Network: National GeographicStatus: Ended
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The Martian
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9.04
56 votes

#1 - The Martian

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2016

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews best-selling author Andy Weir.

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William Shatner
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8.00
52 votes

#2 - William Shatner

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/19/2016

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic actor William Shatner.

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Whoopi Goldberg
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7.88
89 votes

#3 - Whoopi Goldberg

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2016

Academy Award-winner and comic Whoopi Goldberg joins Neil deGrasse Tyson.

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Bill Maher
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7.86
49 votes

#4 - Bill Maher

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/6/2017

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian Bill Maher and discusses satire in society with Maeve Higgins and Dr. Alison Dagnes.

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Search for Aliens
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7.85
48 votes

#5 - Search for Aliens

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/9/2017

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronomer Jill Tarter.

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Brian Greene
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7.81
27 votes

#6 - Brian Greene

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2016

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews theoretical physicist and bestselling author Brian Greene.

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US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
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7.80
15 votes

#7 - US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/26/2016

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.

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Jay Leno
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7.69
48 votes

#8 - Jay Leno

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/12/2016

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno.

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Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead
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7.68
22 votes

#9 - Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Robert Kirkman, creator of the comic book turned television series "The Walking Dead".

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The Science of Weather
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7.64
22 votes

#10 - The Science of Weather

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/16/2017

Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with NOAA Administrator Kathryn D. Sullivan.

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Science of Game of Thrones
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7.56
79 votes

#11 - Science of Game of Thrones

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 1/23/2017

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with "Game of Thrones" actor Isaac Wright.

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Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter
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7.41
17 votes

#12 - Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 1/30/2017

Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews jazz icons Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter and discusses the art and science of jazz with his studio co-hosts.

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Terry Crews
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7.29
17 votes

#13 - Terry Crews

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/5/2016

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with actor Terry Crews.

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Buzz Aldrin
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7.24
25 votes

#14 - Buzz Aldrin

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/2016

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with legendary Apollo 11 astronaut and first man to walk on the moon, Buzz Aldrin.

Directors: Jaron Berman
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Mayim Bialik
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7.23
35 votes

#15 - Mayim Bialik

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2016

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik.

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Man on Wire
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7.20
25 votes

#16 - Man on Wire

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2016

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews high-wire artist Phillipe Petit.

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Ben Stiller
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7.13
23 votes

#17 - Ben Stiller

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2016

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews pop-culture icon Ben Stiller.

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Jeremy Irons
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7.05
19 votes

#18 - Jeremy Irons

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2016

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actor Jeremy Irons and director Matt Brown.

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Hope Solo
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6.80
15 votes

#19 - Hope Solo

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/2/2017

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with soccer goalie Hope Solo.

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Time Travel
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6.53
51 votes

#20 - Time Travel

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2016

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews “Back to the Future” actor Christopher Lloyd and “Dr. Who” actress Michelle Gomez.

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