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Bill Nye the Science Guy

Name: Bill Nye the Science Guy
Genre: Comedy, Documentary, Kids
Released: 1993-09-10
Cast: Bill Nye, Rachel Glenn, Jennifer Lin, Amy Broder, Ethan Ferkiss

1993 | 5 seasons | 26 min | Comedy, Documentary, Kids

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It was critically acclaimed. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh, families and the curious.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 26 minutes each).
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsSolid
Won 8 Emmys: Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Children's Series, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Achievement in Single Camera Editing, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Sound Editing and 4 more. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys. Plus 8 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 123K people sought it out in the past year