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How To with John Wilson - Episode Guide

Season 1

How To Make Small Talk

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2020 (28 min)

How To Make Small Talk

John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making - and safely redirecting - casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.

How To Put Up Scaffolding

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2020 (27 min)

How To Put Up Scaffolding

John Wilson offers a unique history of New York's hideous yet sprawling network of overhead "protection," otherwise known as scaffolding - and contemplates what it might take to reduce its nearly 300-mile eyesore presently overtaking the city.

How To Improve Your Memory

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2020 (25 min)

How To Improve Your Memory

John Wilson taps into his "Memory Palace" for an unforgettable exploration into our ability - or inability - to remember things.

How To Cover Your Furniture

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2020

How To Cover Your Furniture

While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition

How To Split the Check

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2020

How To Split the Check

John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies - and fairness practices - behind the complex art of splitting the check.

How To Cook the Perfect Risotto

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 27, 2020

How To Cook the Perfect Risotto

To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish.

Season 2

How To Invest in Real Estate

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2021

How To Invest in Real Estate

After renting the same apartment for years, John contemplates an unexpected opportunity to become a homeowner.

How To Appreciate Wine

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2021

How To Appreciate Wine

When confronted by the overwhelming and mysterious world of wine, John attempts to master his senses and make informed choices.

How To Find a Spot

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Dec 10, 2021

How To Find a Spot

John reflects on the competitive and complex process of parking in NYC, where the possibilities opened by having a car comes with a catch.

How To Throw Out Your Batteries

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2021

How To Throw Out Your Batteries

Seeking a solution to the universal conundrum of battery disposal, John ponders the value of things we hold onto – and what we throw away.

How To Remember Your Dreams

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Dec 24, 2021

How To Remember Your Dreams

After years of rooting his life in non-fiction, John drifts from the world of rational thought in hopes of finally remembering his dreams.

How To Be Spontaneous

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Dec 31, 2021

How To Be Spontaneous

Though determined to let fate be his guide, John's attempt at spontaneity doesn't go as planned.

Season 3

How to Find a Public Restroom

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Jul 28, 2023

How to Find a Public Restroom

As the availability of public restrooms dwindles in NYC, John tries to find clever ways to relieve himself.

How to Clean Your Ears

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Aug 4, 2023

How to Clean Your Ears

After having his ears properly cleaned, John wonders if better hearing is what he actually wants.

How To Work Out

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2023

How To Work Out

John starts working out and tracks the pros and cons of big.

How to Watch the Game

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Aug 18, 2023

How to Watch the Game

John's discovery of the deeply-embedded rituals and bonding in sports leads to a greater appreciation of the game.

How To Watch Birds

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Aug 25, 2023

How To Watch Birds

John thinks he is spending too much time indoors and decides to try out the activity of birding.

How to Track Your Package

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Sep 1, 2023

How to Track Your Package

After having a delivery stolen, John investigates how to keep his packages secure.

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