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Bill Nye the Science Guy Season 5 Episodes

20 Episodes 1997 - 1998

Episode 1

Forensics

Fri, Sep 19, 1997

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Episode 2

Space Exploration

Fri, Sep 26, 1997

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Episode 3

Genes

Fri, Oct 17, 199723 mins

Join Bill Nye as he explores the chromosomal world of DNA and visits a veterinarian from Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo who uses gene technology to help save endangered animals. With more than 16 Emmys to its credit and legions of fans, it's easy to see why the "Bill Nye the Science Guy" show is one of the most popular educational series of all time. Beloved by teachers and students alike, Bill Nye and his unique brand of Way Cool Science make complex science principles accessible for all learners.

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Episode 4

Architecture

Fri, Oct 24, 1997

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Episode 5

Farming

Fri, Oct 31, 1997

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Episode 6

Life Cycles

Fri, Nov 14, 1997

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Episode 7

Do-It-Yourself Science

Fri, Nov 21, 199723 mins

Get a lesson in "Do-It-Yourself Science" from Bill Nye himself and learn how you, too, can conduct scientific experiments. With more than 16 Emmys to its credit and legions of fans, it's easy to see why the "Bill Nye the Science Guy" show is one of the most popular educational series of all time. Beloved by teachers and students alike, Bill Nye and his unique brand of Way Cool Science make complex science principles accessible for all learners.

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Episode 8

Atoms and Molecules

Fri, Nov 28, 1997

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Episode 9

Ocean Exploration

Fri, Dec 5, 1997

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Episode 10

Lakes and Ponds

Sat, Feb 21, 199823 mins

Bodies of water surrounded by land on all sides are called "lakes" if they're large and "ponds" if they're small. But where does all that water come from? Bill Nye ponders this and many other freshwater questions in this exciting episode. With more than 16 Emmys to its credit and legions of fans, it's easy to see why the "Bill Nye the Science Guy" show is one of the most popular educational series of all time. Beloved by teachers and students alike, Bill Nye and his unique brand of Way Cool Science make complex science principles accessible for all learners.

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Episode 11

Smell

Sat, Feb 28, 1998

Scientist/comedian Bill Nye explores various aspects of science for young viewers.

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Episode 12

Caves

Sat, Apr 25, 1998

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Episode 13

Fluids

Sat, May 2, 1998

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Episode 14

Erosion

Sat, May 9, 1998

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Episode 15

Comets and Meteors

Sat, May 16, 1998

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Episode 16

Storms

Sat, May 23, 199824 mins

It's easy to see why some people hate storms. They're big, loud, and often accompanied by rain. But without storms to distribute heat, the tropical regions of the Earth would be too hot to inhabit - and the sub polar regions too cold. With more than 16 Emmys to its credit and legions of fans, it's easy to see why the "Bill Nye the Science Guy" show is one of the most popular educational series of all time. Beloved by teachers and students alike, Bill Nye and his unique brand of Way Cool Science make complex science principles accessible for all learners.

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Episode 17

Measurement

Sat, May 30, 1998

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Episode 18

Patterns

Sat, Jun 6, 1998

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Episode 19

Science of Music

Sat, Jun 13, 1998

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Episode 20

Motion

Sat, Jun 20, 199823 mins

Did you know that nothing can move or stop itself? Everything needs a push or pull - a force - to make it move or stop. Sometimes an object might seem to be at rest, even when it is in motion. Confused? It's all relative. Relative motion, that is. With more than 16 Emmys to its credit and legions of fans, it's easy to see why the "Bill Nye the Science Guy" show is one of the most popular educational series of all time. Beloved by teachers and students alike, Bill Nye and his unique brand of Way Cool Science make complex science principles accessible for all learners.

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