How To with John Wilson (2020–2023)

1. S01E01Season's bestHow to Make Small TalkOctober 23, 2020 8.4John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and ri
2. S01E02How to Put Up ScaffoldingOctober 30, 2020 8.2John Wilson offers a unique history of New York's hideous yet sprawling network of overhead "protection," otherwise known as scaffolding – a
3. S01E03How to Improve Your MemoryNovember 6, 2020 8.0John Wilson taps into his "Memory Palace" for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
4. S01E04How to Cover Your FurnitureNovember 13, 2020 8.3While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine cond
5. S01E05How to Split the CheckNovember 20, 2020 8.0John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
6. S01E06How to Cook the Perfect RisottoNovember 27, 2020 8.0To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01How to Invest in Real EstateNovember 26, 2021 8.0After renting the same apartment for years, John contemplates an unexpected opportunity to become a homeowner.
2. S02E02How to Appreciate WineDecember 3, 2021 8.5When confronted by the overwhelming and mysterious world of wine, John attempts to master his senses and make informed choices.
3. S02E03How to Find a SpotDecember 10, 2021 8.0John reflects on the competitive and complex process of parking in NYC, where the possibilities opened by having a car comes with a catch.
4. S02E04How to Throw Out Your BatteriesDecember 17, 2021 6.5Seeking a solution to the universal conundrum of battery disposal, John ponders the value of things we hold onto – and what we throw away.
5. S02E05How to Remember Your DreamsDecember 24, 2021 8.0After years of rooting his life in non-fiction, John drifts from the world of rational thought in hopes of finally remembering his dreams.
6. S02E06Season's bestHow to Be SpontaneousDecember 31, 2021 9.0Though determined to let fate be his guide, John's attempt at spontaneity doesn't go as planned.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Season's bestHow to Find a Public RestroomJuly 28, 2023 8.7As the availability of public restrooms dwindles in NYC, John tries to find clever ways to relieve himself.
2. S03E02How to Clean Your EarsAugust 4, 2023 8.0After having his ears properly cleaned, John wonders if better hearing is what he actually wants.
3. S03E03How to Work OutAugust 11, 2023 8.0John starts working out and tracks the pros and cons of big.
4. S03E04How to Watch the GameAugust 18, 2023 8.0John's discovery of the deeply-embedded rituals and bonding in sports leads to a greater appreciation of the game.
5. S03E05How to Watch BirdsAugust 25, 2023 7.7After realizing too much of his life is spent inside, John tries out birding, which opens up a world of possibility...and dubious claims.
6. S03E06How to Track Your PackageSeptember 1, 2023 8.7After having a delivery stolen, John investigates how to keep his packages secure.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed