6 episodes · first aired 2020-10-23
| Still | # | Title | Overview | Air date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 01 | How to Make Small Talk 2020-10-23 | John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk. | 2020-10-23 | 8.4 |
 | 02 |
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How to Put Up Scaffolding 2020-10-30 |
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. |
| 2020-10-30 |
| 8.2 |
 | 03 | How to Improve Your Memory 2020-11-06 | John Wilson taps into his "Memory Palace" for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things. | 2020-11-06 | 8.0 |
 | 04 | How to Cover Your Furniture 2020-11-13 | While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition. | 2020-11-13 | 8.3 |
 | 05 | How to Split the Check 2020-11-20 | John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check. | 2020-11-20 | 8.0 |
 | 06 | How to Cook the Perfect Risotto 2020-11-27 | To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish. | 2020-11-27 | 8.0 |
