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Every TV Episode Directed by John Wilson Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - How to Be Spontaneous
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - How to Be Spontaneous

    S2:E6

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - How to Appreciate Wine
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - How to Appreciate Wine

    S2:E2

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - How to Track Your Package
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #3 - How to Track Your Package

    S3:E6

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - How to Find a Public Restroom
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #4 - How to Find a Public Restroom

    S3:E1

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - How to Clean Your Ears
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - How to Clean Your Ears

    S3:E2

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - How to Watch the Game
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - How to Watch the Game

    S3:E4

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - How to Cover Your Furniture
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #7 - How to Cover Your Furniture

    S1:E4

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - How to Cook the Perfect Risotto
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #8 - How to Cook the Perfect Risotto

    S1:E6

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - How to Remember Your Dreams
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - How to Remember Your Dreams

    S2:E5

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - How to Work Out
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - How to Work Out

    S3:E3

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - How to Split the Check
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - How to Split the Check

    S1:E5

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - How to Invest in Real Estate
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - How to Invest in Real Estate

    S2:E1

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - How to Make Small Talk
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #13 - How to Make Small Talk

    S1:E1

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - How to Put Up Scaffolding
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #14 - How to Put Up Scaffolding

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - How to Improve Your Memory
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - How to Improve Your Memory

    S1:E3

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - How to Find a Spot
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - How to Find a Spot

    S2:E3

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - How to Watch Birds
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - How to Watch Birds

    S3:E5

    After realizing too much of his life is spent inside, John tries out birding, which opens up a world of possibility...and dubious claims.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - How to Throw Out Your Batteries
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - How to Throw Out Your Batteries

    S2:E4

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

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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John Wilson Ratings Summary

"How to Be Spontaneous" is the best rated episode directed by John Wilson. It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 12/31/2021 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "How to Appreciate Wine".