7.4/10260 votes#1 - Sugar
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 7/16/2021
Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk. Is there a way to satisfy our primeval craving for sweetness in a healthy, balanced way?
Director: N/A
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6.8/10280 votes#2 - Royalty
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 7/23/2021
How do monarchies survive when they no longer wield power? By presenting a royal fairy tale that may not reflect the reality of the past — or present.
Director: N/A
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6.9/10229 votes#3 - Flags
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 7/30/2021
A flag can unite, divide and terrorize. Explore how a piece of cloth transformed into a powerful symbol of both love and hate, freedom and oppression.
Director: N/A
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7.7/10223 votes#4 - Dogs
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/6/2021
Who's a good dog? They all are! From puppy-dog eyes to feats of heroism, see how canines evolved into humankind's best friends and sources of pure love.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10200 votes#5 - The End of Oil
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/13/2021
Oil led to huge advancements - and vast inequities. As the planet warms, why is it so hard to turn away from fossil fuels, and can it be done in time?
Director: Emily Kassie
Writer: N/A
7.8/10230 votes#6 - Chess
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 8/20/2021
For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds — and pawns — and it's more popular than ever. What makes this ever-changing board game so special?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10193 votes#7 - Your Skin
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 8/27/2021
Don’t panic, but our skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microscopic guests. Go beyond skin-deep with our largest organ.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.7/10182 votes#8 - Apologies
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 9/3/2021
Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power?
Director: N/A
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6.9/10172 votes#9 - Hurricanes
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 9/10/2021
As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.
Director: N/A
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6.4/10203 votes#10 - Plastic Surgery
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 9/17/2021
The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.
Director: N/A
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6.3/10193 votes#11 - Dance Crazes
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 9/24/2021
From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10207 votes#12 - Time
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 10/1/2021
Time flies… sometimes. Its passage can seem to speed up and slow down. Why do we experience time the way we do, and how do we take back some control?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/10186 votes#13 - Country Music
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 10/8/2021
Dirt roads. Pickup trucks. Hip-hop? As the borders around country music shift, who decides what defines the popular genre, and who gets to be a star?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10205 votes#14 - Fairy Tales
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 10/15/2021
Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.
Director: N/A
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The Best Episodes of Explained Season 3
Every episode of Explained Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Explained Season 3!
This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Sugar" is the best rated episode of "Explained" season 3. It scored 7.4/10 based on 260 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/16/2021. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Royalty".