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The Best Episodes of Explained Season 2

Every episode of Explained Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Explained Season 2!

The Best Episodes of Explained Season 2

This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.

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  1. Background image for Cults
    7.6/10(412 votes)

    #1 - Cults

    S2:E1

    How do cults lure people in and exert control? Learn a cult’s telltale signs, and how loneliness and life online makes indoctrination easier than ever.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Billionaires
    7.9/10(422 votes)

    #2 - Billionaires

    S2:E2

    There are more billionaires than ever. But how does this vast accumulation of wealth affect the world? Mark Cuban and Bernie Sanders offer insights.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(386 votes)

    #3 - Animal Intelligence

    S2:E3

    What goes on inside an animal's mind? Figuring out how they think and feel might just be the key to understanding our own place in the world.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.0/10(329 votes)

    #4 - Athleisure

    S2:E4

    It began with bloomers. Then came spandex. Now we sport leggings and other activewear everywhere. How did comfy, casual clothing go mainstream?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.5/10(370 votes)

    #5 - Coding

    S2:E5

    Computer code now controls how we live. But how did these programming languages evolve? And how can they be used to build a new and better world?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.1/10(331 votes)

    #6 - Pirates

    S2:E6

    In pop culture, pirates are often depicted as booty-looting rogues, but their history is far more complicated. See how they became enemies of humanity.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Next Pandemic
    8.5/10(567 votes)

    #7 - The Next Pandemic

    S2:E7

    If you're not worried about a looming global pandemic, you probably should be. Are we prepared for an outbreak? Bill Gates and other experts weigh in.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for The Future of Meat
    8.0/10(376 votes)

    #8 - The Future of Meat

    S2:E8

    The planet's current rate of meat consumption is unprecedented -- and becoming unsustainable. In the future, will meat alternatives be the answer?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.1/10(330 votes)

    #9 - Beauty

    S2:E9

    Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but what exactly makes things such as art and architecture aesthetically pleasing, and why do we like looking?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.4/10(347 votes)

    #10 - Diamonds

    S2:E10

    A diamond is forever. But why is that? Dig into how these mined pieces of carbon became both a status symbol and a sparkly sign of everlasting love.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Cults" is the best rated episode of "Explained" season 2. It scored 7.6/10 based on 412 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/26/2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Billionaires".