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Season 1 – Bill Nye the Science Guy

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It's "Mr. Wizard" for a different decade. Bill Nye is the Science Guy, a host who's hooked on experimenting and explaining. Picking one topic per show (like the human heart or electricity), Nye gets creative with teaching kids and adults alike the nuances of science.
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Bill Nye the Science Guy — Season 1

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Emily Ashby Common Sense Media 07/24/2019
5/5
Bill Nye the Science Guy is so entertaining it could easily be used to introduce entirely new concepts in a fun way. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Songer K @RT24654147 01/05/2024 This is literally the show that you watch in school with no boredom. See more Crystal F @RT61980123 07/17/2023 Even years later, still teaching kids, the fun of science!! A must for home, classroom, library, and in the car 👍 See more Read all reviews
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Bill Nye

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 10, 1993 Flight How objects create differences in air pressure to develop the lift they need to fly. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 17, 1993 Earth's Crust A study of the Earth's surface and how it differs from the Earth's core. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 24, 1993 Skin How the skin regulates body temperature, protects the inner body and provides the sense of touch. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 1, 1993 Dinosaurs Fossils of dinosaurs; guests Robin Leach, John Ratzenberger. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 8, 1993 Buoyancy A hot-air balloon ride and a trip to the aquarium help Bill Nye explain why things float. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 15, 1993 Gravity Bill Nye talks about what holds the oceans on the Earth and answers other questions about gravity. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 22, 1993 Digestion How the digestive system gets energy from food; a steam engine that runs on cornflakes. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 29, 1993 Chemistry: Phases of Matter A visit to a steel mill demonstrates how matter exists in three forms: solids, liquids and gases. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 5, 1993 Biodiversity How plants and animals function together in ecosystems. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 12, 1993 Simple Machines Bill Nye uses roller coasters and bicycles to demonstrate the sometimes large jobs that simple machines do. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 19, 1993 The Moon The cycle that determines the changes in the moon's appearance. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 26, 1993 Sound How sound is produced and how the ear is able to receive it. Guest: rock group Soundgarden. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 3, 1993 Garbage An explanation of nonbiodegradable waste is accompanied by a reminder to reduce, reuse and recycle. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 10, 1993 Structure An examination of a suspension bridge helps Bill Nye demonstrate the principles of tension and compression. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 17, 1993 Earth's Seasons How the Earth tilts and rotates on its axis as it journeys around the sun. Details Episode 16 Aired Dec 24, 1993 Light and Color White light; reflected colors; neon art; lasers. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 21, 1994 Cells DNA, amoebas and paramecia are part of a discussion about the basic unit of living organisms, the cell. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 28, 1994 Electricity: Current Facts about electricity. Includes a parody of Billy Ray Cyrus' "Achy Breaky Heart" titled "AC/DC Charge.". Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 4, 1994 Outer Space: Distances Facts about planets, stars and galaxies, and a visit to a California observatory. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 11, 1994 Eyeball A study of eyesight includes an interview with a virtual-reality designer. Details

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-Y
Genre
Kids & Family, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 10, 1993