What to Watch on Friday: Netflix launches ‘Bill Nye Saves the World’

Bill Nye Saves the World (Netflix) – Emmy-nominated TV host and engineer Bill Nye tackles topics from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths and refuting anti-scientific claims in an entertaining and enthusiastic way.

Insane Pools (8 p.m., Animal Planet) – Lucas and his team look back at some of their favorite builds from the past, featuring new footage. New episodes all night.

Cake Hunters (10 p.m., Cooking) – In the Season 3 premiere, a horror film fanatic craves a spooky wedding cake but her fiancé wants something that represents their home state of Maryland (a crab cake, obviously). A Sweet 16-themed episode airs at 10:30.