Brain Games (2011–2020)

1. S01E01Watch This!October 9, 2011 8.0Hack into the ultimate supercomputer ' the human brain ' as Hollywood filmmakers use color, light, motion, depth and sound to create mind-be
2. S01E02Season's bestPay Attention!October 9, 2011 8.3When it comes to mastering and manipulating attention, some of the world's leading experts aren't scientists; they're magicians like David C
3. S01E03Remember This!October 9, 2011 7.7With memory, things are not always as they seem: Details go missing, recollections change, and sometimes our brains fill in the blanks and c

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Focus PocusApril 22, 2013 8.7Think your field of vision is really in focus, or that your brain is focusing on everything happening in front of you? Think again. Brain Ga
2. S02E02It's About TimeApril 22, 2013 8.5Ever wonder why a watched pot never boils? See how the brain can actually warp and shift time, giving a false impression of the order and th
3. S02E03Season's bestMotion CommotionApril 29, 2013 9.0This is a show about your brain and how it perceives motion. Evolving in a world that is constantly moving, the human brain had to develop a
4. S02E04Don't Be AfraidApril 29, 2013 9.0Our experts examine the brain's internal tug of war between fear and rationalization. Whether boarding an airplane or walking down a spooky
5. S02E05Power of PersuasionMay 6, 2013 8.5By exposing us to specific stimuli, Jason Silva can prime our brains to respond in certain ways. See how identical twins interview for the s
6. S02E06What You Don't KnowMay 13, 2013 8.5Bet you could explain something as basic as how a zipper works? Or correctly draw something as simple as a bicycle? If you said yes, you lik
7. S02E07Battle of the SexesMay 20, 2013 8.5From the second you're born, you're a unique individual. You'll make choices about your friends, your career, your relationships, where you
8. S02E08Seeing is BelievingMay 27, 2013 8.5Seeing is believing, right? Not necessarily. It all depends on your perspective. In this episode of Brain Games, mind-bending illusions will
9. S02E09You DecideJune 3, 2013 8.5Every time you make a decision, your brain enters an often invisible battle between risk and reward. Through a series of addictive interacti
10. S02E10Use It or Lose ItJune 10, 2013 8.0All the latest research says that your brain needs exercise to stay youthful and fit. Wonder junkie Jason Silva and deception specialist Apo
11. S02E11Illusion ConfusionJune 17, 2013 7.5Brain Games reveals how optical illusions are a great way of showing the powerful mechanisms at work that allow your brain to perceive three
12. S02E12Liar, LiarJune 24, 2013 8.0Host Jason Silva and deception specialist Apollo Robbins break down why we lie and what happens in the brain, even though science tells us t

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Season's bestBattle of the AgesNovember 11, 2013 9.0While it's long been believed that both your body and your brain deteriorate over time, recent studies show that may not always be the case.
2. S03E02In Living ColorJanuary 13, 2014 8.0Think you understand the colors you see every day? Think an apple is actually red, or a leaf is really green? Think again. This episode of B
3. S03E03Laws of AttractionJanuary 13, 2014 7.7In this episode you'll play along with interactive games that unlock the secrets to attraction, learn how your brain quickly calculates what
4. S03E04Trust MeJanuary 20, 2014 8.0This is a show about your brain and trust. Does it sometimes seem like you have to be on your guard all the time against untrustworthy adver
5. S03E05Stress TestJanuary 27, 2014 8.0This is a show about your brain and stress. You'll see how your brain manages stress and how stress also manages you. From traffic jams to s
6. S03E06What's Going On?February 3, 2014 8.0Whether it's remembering where you parked the car, or just finding the light switch in the morning, navigating your busy world can be tough.
7. S03E07Retrain Your BrainFebruary 24, 2014 8.0Are you stuck with the brain you're born with, or can you improve it? It's easy to upgrade the electronic devices you rely on every day; can
8. S03E08Mind Your BodyMarch 3, 2014 7.0Your mind and your body are connected in countless ways, some more mysterious than others. One might even call them "frenemies"—at times the
9. S03E09In It to Win ItMarch 10, 2014 9.0Whether you're trying to get to the head of the class, earn the big promotion, or just find a parking spot—every day, you're competing. With
10. S03E10Follow the LeaderMarch 17, 2014 9.0Everyone thinks they’re unique and independent, but how much of your behavior is based on how much your brain is copying from people around

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01CompassionJuly 14, 2014—Join host Jason Silva in a series of interactive games and experiments that explores your brain's capacity for compassion, and questions the
2. S04E02AddictionJuly 14, 2014—We all have things we say we can’t live without — coffee, smartphones, social media... But do we really need all those things, or on some de
3. S04E03LanguageJuly 21, 2014—Would you believe language is the closest thing humans have to telepathy? Or that you speak volumes every day without uttering a single word
4. S04E04RiskJuly 21, 2014—Whether it's choosing what to eat for breakfast, where to invest your money or just when to cross the street, nearly every choice you make i
5. S04E05Battle of the Sexes 2July 28, 2014—Girls and boys. Guys and gals. Ladies and Gentlemen. No matter how you say it, it all comes down to the same thing: Male and Female. In this
6. S04E06SuperstitionsJuly 28, 2014—Do you have a lucky number? Do you cross the street to avoid black cats? Have you ever thought you knew what someone was about to say–and tu
7. S04E07FoodAugust 4, 2014—In this episode, you'll discover that what goes into your stomach has less to do with your mouth and more to do with your brain. You'll see
8. S04E08AngerAugust 11, 2014—Whether it's full blown road rage or just the ever-present frustration at life's little inconveniences, we all feel a little mad sometimes.
9. S04E09PatternsAugust 18, 2014—Have you ever looked up at the night sky and thought you saw a man in the moon? In this episode, we're going to prove that there really is a
10. S04E10IntuitionAugust 25, 2014—Ever had the strange sensation of just knowing something without being able to say how you know it? Or been bothered by something without kn

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Common SenseJanuary 19, 2015 8.0From knowing when to cross the street to avoiding hot stoves, your brain is constantly making judgments that you likely take for granted. We
2. S05E02Season's bestLeft vs. RightJanuary 19, 2015 9.0Whether you're a left-handed artist or a right-handed accountant, we all use both sides of our brains. But is there any science behind the n
3. S05E03MoralityJanuary 26, 2015 9.0Have you ever wondered where your morality comes from? Is it ingrained in your brain, set by religion, or does society dictate what you deem
4. S05E04MoneyFebruary 2, 2015 9.0This is a show about your brain and money. It's present in every corner of our lives-we earn it, spend it, manage it and often obsess over i
5. S05E05ParanormalFebruary 9, 2015 9.0Have you ever seen a ghost? Have you ever known something was going happen before it happened? If so, you may share a link with the paranorm
6. S05E06MemoryFebruary 16, 2015 9.0In this episode about memory, we're going to show you what memory is, why you even have one, and why you keep forgetting where you put those
7. S05E07MisconceptionsFebruary 23, 2015 9.0This is a show about your brain and the widely held myths you believe to be true. Through a series of fun and interactive games and experime
8. S05E08Peer PressureMarch 2, 2015 9.0Are you a unique individual? Are you a rebel - or do you give into peer pressure? If you think you have full control of your thoughts and ac
9. S05E09LogicMarch 9, 2015 9.0In this episode of Brain Games, we put your problem-solving skills to the test as we lead you through a labyrinth of logic games. Every day,
10. S05E10FacesMarch 16, 2015 9.0Your face is pretty remarkable. Whether you've got a baby face, a poker face, or a face only a mother could love... your identity is deeply

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Positive ThinkingJune 28, 2015—
2. S06E02ScamsJune 28, 2015—
3. S06E03SleepJune 28, 2015—
4. S06E04PerspectiveJune 28, 2015—
5. S06E05Animal vs. HumanJune 29, 2015—
6. S06E06ImaginationJune 29, 2015—

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Meet the BrainFebruary 14, 2016—A tour through the labyrinthine city of London; a metaphor for your brain and its numerous regions and intricate pathways.
2. S07E02The God BrainFebruary 21, 2016—Jason Silva travels to Israel to explore “The God Brain.” New research has uncovered that believing in God may be hardwired in our brains.
3. S07E03Brains Behaving BadlyFebruary 28, 2016—Host Jason Silva visits New Orleans, Louisiana, to explore the brain and bad behavior. A series of games and experiments demonstrate how the
4. S07E04Life of the BrainMarch 6, 2016—Everyone's brain changes throughout life, expanding and contracting, shifting points of views, adjusting perspectives - you wake up every da
5. S07E05Super SensesMarch 13, 2016—There's no better place than New York City to mess with your mind. Host Jason Silva leads viewers through a series of games and experiments
6. S07E06The Survivor BrainMarch 20, 2016—Jason Silva meets several people in Colorado Springs, Colorado, who personify the word "survivor," and puts their brains to the test in a ba

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Male Brain vs. Female BrainJanuary 20, 2020—Actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard face off in a series of Battle of the Sexes games designed to illustrate the differences between female
2. S08E02Ted Danson: Fact or Fiction?January 20, 2020—Actor Ted Danson learns how human brains distinguish fact from fiction in a series of games.
3. S08E03Drew Brees: PerformanceJanuary 27, 2020—NFL football player Drew Brees puts his brain to the test with a series of mental challenges exploring how humans have hacked their brains;
4. S08E04Kids vs. AdultsJanuary 27, 2020—Actors Anthony Anderson and Marsai Martin ("Black-ish) face off in a series of games with host Keegan-Michael Key.
5. S08E05Jack Black: MusicFebruary 10, 2020—Actor-musician Jack Black and his Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass learn how music affects the brain.
6. S08E06Mark Cuban: Power and MoneyFebruary 17, 2020—Keegan-Michael Key welcomes billionaire CEO and reality star Mark Cuban ("Shark Tank") to the show.
7. S08E07Rebel Wilson: Love and AttractionFebruary 24, 2020—Actress Rebel Wilson joins Keegan-Michael Key to explore the power of the subconscious when it comes to falling in love.
8. S08E08Tiffany Haddish: Movie MagicMarch 2, 2020—

Season 8 ranked & reviewed