The Nerdist

2013 • BBC America
4.4
57 reviews
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Season 1 episodes (8)

1 Pilot)
9/24/11
Based on the popular Nerdist blog and podcast, Nerdist creator and Doctor Who superfan Chris Hardwick sits down with comedian and chat show host Craig Ferguson and Doctor Who’s Matt Smith for this half hour special where they chat on all things nerds love, from pop culture and news to tech trends and more.
2 Year in Review
12/24/11
In a special Year-End episode of The Nerdist, based on the immensely popular podcast of the same name, Chris Hardwick and his team of nerd experts review the best of the US and the UK’s top nerd moments of 2011. Hardwick and pals Matt Mira and Jonah Ray break down the year into nerd speak, from gadgets and superheroes to Comic Con and Doctor Who. They are joined by special in-studio guests Will Wheaton and Nathan Fillion. Joining from the UK are David Tennant (Doctor Who) and Simon Pegg.
3 The Fades Special
1/14/12
Chris Hardwick and his team of nerd experts are back to review all things nerd, with a special emphasis on horror to coincide BBC America’s thrilling new series The Fades. The special will feature interviews with The Fades cast member Lily Loveless (Skins), as well as English Musician/Composer Thomas Dolby in London, and special appearances from Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) and Alison Brie (Community, Mad Men).
4 Comic-Con
7/28/12
Every year, thousands of nerds converge on San Diego for the biggest comic book convention in the world: Comic-Con. In this episode, Chris Hardwick and his panel piece together what happened at this year's event.
5 Tribute to Toys and Games
7/28/12
In this Toys and Games edition, Chris Hardwick, Jonah Ray and Matt Mira talk about the nerdiest toys, collectibles, and games – both video and analog.
6 Tribute to Science
8/4/12
In this Science edition, host Chris Hardwick and a panel of today’s brightest minds discuss some of science’s greatest innovators and biggest stories.
7 Tribute to Nerd Girls
8/11/12
This episode celebrates the women who have boldly gone where only dudes used to go before. Whether they’re pioneering new technology or ruling the virtual competition, nerd girls are dominating nerd culture.
8 Tribute to Time Travel
8/18/12
Is time travel possible? Are people already hopping from era to era changing the course of things to come? The Nerdist roundtable of Chris Hardwick, Jonah Ray and Matt Mira get to the bottom of the issue.

About this show

The nerd revolution is here, and Chris Hardwick is its leader. The Nerdist is a panel/talk show based on Chris Hardwick's immensely popular blog and podcast of the same name. Join Chris and his panelists (celebrity guests, comedians, bloggers, podcasters) in a comedic roundtable discussion of all the things that nerds love, from pop culture to news, tech trends and more.

Ratings and reviews

4.4
57 reviews
LA Williams
December 16, 2015
Chris Hardwick and his cohorts have a great way of turning an interview into a comfortable, friendly conversation. I feel like I get to know their guests better through them than through any other media. I always look forward to seeing who they've spoken to. There is often a delay between when the podcast was recorded and when it airs, but they're pretty good about noting that. My favorite thing is their out of the box humor. You think they're going to go one way, and then they go another.
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Kevin P Dye
April 25, 2013
I really, really enjoy this show. It's great watching people who are have found success by ditching the traditional model of televison/media and focusing on the things they love -- and having a great time doing it. It's always very easy to see how much Chris Hardwick & his buddies are enjoying what they're doing, and it comes across through the screen so well that you feel like you are a part of the conversation. The only downside of the show is that it makes me realize just how much I miss Attack of the Show and the people of G4. Bittersweet!
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tim dolan
April 28, 2013
saw one episode. and to think I actually like jon hamm and betsy brandt. the nerd in me just can't stomach this show.
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