Shows Like Bill Nye the Science Guy

If you liked Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993), a comedy and documentary series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

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Good Eats (1999)
★ 8.7/10Also comedy and documentary
Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional discussions, he'll bring…
2
Zoboomafoo (1999)
★ 6.9/10Also comedy and kids
Zoboomafoo is an American children's television series that aired from January 25, 1999, to April 28, 2001, and is still shown today in syndication depending on the area, and it is regularly shown on PBS Kids Sprout. A…
3
Travel Man: 48 Hours in... (2015)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy and documentary
British comedian Richard Ayoade (later taken over by Joe Lycett), accompanied by a celebrity guest, takes a ruthlessly efficient approach to travel, covering everything top tourist destinations have to offer in just 48…
4
Adam Ruins Everything (2015)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy and documentary
Host Adam Conover employs a combination of comedy, history and science to dispel widespread misconceptions about everything we take for granted.
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Brainiac: Science Abuse (2003)
★ 6.7/10Also documentary and comedy
Brainiac is The Alternative science series that shows you the experiments you were never allowed to do in school. Richard Hammond aims to answer the scientific questions that have been bothering us all such as what you…
6
The Wonderful World of Disney (1954)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary and kids
Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was…
7
Top Gear (2010)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy and documentary
Hosts Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood embark on adventures as they test cars in extreme stunts, intense challenges and first-person reviews using their unique perspectives.
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Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe (2006)
★ 8.2/10Also comedy and documentary
Charlie Brooker's acerbic take on recent TV contains reviews of current shows, as well as stories and commentary on how television is produced.
9
Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention (2010)
★ 6.6/10Also documentary and comedy
In the series, "Wallace will take a light hearted and humorous look at the real-life inventors, contraptions, gadgets and inventions, with the silent help of Gromit. The series aims to inspire a whole new generation of…
10
Cunk on... (2018)
★ 7.9/10Also comedy and documentary
Landmark mockumentary-maker Philomena Cunk traces the history of Britain and Earth.
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Expedition: Back To The Future (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy and documentary
Josh Gates goes on the adventure of a lifetime when he and Christopher Lloyd set off to track down the most iconic movie car in Hollywood history, The DeLorean Time Machine from "Back to the Future," and deliver the…
12
Duck Dodgers (2003)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy and kids
Duck Dodgers battles evil in the 24th century.
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Zuzubalândia (1998)
★ 6/10Also comedy and kids
Zuzubalândia is a kingdom of goodies. The mountains are of ice cream, the rivers of chocolate, the sun is of candy and the moon is of honey. In this world of hotness, the bee Zuzu and his friends have fun adventures.
14
Dora the Explorer (2000)
★ 6.2/10Also kids
A young girl named Dora goes on adventures with her red boot-wearing monkey named Boots.
15
100 Years Ago: From Berlin to the World (2025)
Also documentary
A century ago, the world experienced a revolution in mobility. Cities like Berlin grew rapidly, with the Graf Zeppelin soaring over the city in 1928, sparking excitement for airship travel. These majestic airships made…
16
Rosie and Jim (1990)
★ 6.6/10Also kids
Rosie and Jim was a British children's television programme produced by Ragdoll Productions which aired on CITV from 3 September 1990 to 11 December 2000.
17
Sesame Street (1969)
★ 7.1/10Also kids and comedy
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
18
Star Wars: Droids (1985)
★ 5.5/10Also kids
An animated television series that features the exploits of R2-D2 and C-3PO. The series takes place between the events depicted in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
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The Machines That Built America (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary
The stories behind innovations such as TV, radio, phones, airplanes, motorcycles and power tools as well as the inventors including Nikola Tesla, William Harley, Alexander Graham Bell, Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker.
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Curious George (2006)
★ 7.2/10Also kids
With the help of his friend “The Man in the Yellow Hat,” a curious little monkey named George sets out on adventures to learn about the world around him.