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The Best Episodes of History 101

Every episode of History 101 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of History 101!

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix

Best Episodes Summary

"MP3s" is the best rated episode of "History 101". It scored 7.5/10 based on 116 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/25/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bottled Water".

  • MP3s
    7.5/10116 votes
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    #1 - MP3s

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/25/2022

    MP3s transformed how we listen to music — and spawned digital piracy. Streaming helped the industry recover, but how can artists get their fair share?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bottled Water
    7.5/10101 votes
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    #2 - Bottled Water

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/25/2022

    Bottled water is a big business, selling itself as a tastier and healthier alternative to the tap variety. Is there truth behind the claims?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Rise of China
    7.4/10447 votes
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    #3 - The Rise of China

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/22/2020

    In the 21st century, China has become a global economic powerhouse. Why was the rest of the world so slow to notice its rise to the top?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Plastics
    7.4/10354 votes
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    #4 - Plastics

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/22/2020

    Plastics have transformed how we live, but progress comes at a high price: 7.8 billion tons of waste. Are plastics a miracle or a catastrophe?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Credit Cards
    7.4/10103 votes
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    #5 - Credit Cards

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/25/2022

    Credit cards changed the global economy and attitudes about personal spending, but record levels of consumer debt beg the question: Just who's in charge?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • GPS
    7.3/10124 votes
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    #6 - GPS

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/25/2022

    Once a secret military program, GPS now guides our daily lives, from providing directions to finding friends. But what do we trade for this convenience?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • High Fructose Corn Syrup
    7.3/1083 votes
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    #7 - High Fructose Corn Syrup

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/25/2022

    Sweet deal or bitter pill? High fructose corn syrup rose up to dominate supermarket shelves, but what is it doing to our health?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Psychedelics
    7.2/10104 votes
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    #8 - Psychedelics

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/25/2022

    Growing evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs could treat brain injuries and psychological problems. But can we get past their controversial history?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lasers
    7.2/1087 votes
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    #9 - Lasers

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/25/2022

    They're used for everything from entertainment to medicine — and now for weapons straight out of science fiction. Have lasers become too hot to handle?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Space Race
    7.1/10433 votes
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    #10 - The Space Race

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/22/2020

    Fifteen international agencies spend $62 billion every year on space travel. What's fueling our costly — and dangerous — drive to explore the universe?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fast Food
    7.0/10567 votes
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    #11 - Fast Food

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/22/2020

    Cheap, quick and tasty, fast food became a culinary craze in the 1950s. But has our quest for convenience created an irreversible health crisis?

    Director: Laura Stevens

    Writer: N/A

  • Oil and the Middle East
    7.0/10371 votes
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    #12 - Oil and the Middle East

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/22/2020

    Oil has brought great wealth to the Middle East and ignited major wars. Is it a blessing or a curse for the region, as well as the rest of the world?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Genetics
    7.0/10277 votes
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    #13 - Genetics

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/22/2020

    DNA analysis has given us the tools to map disease, solve crimes and more. But in our rush to decode DNA, are we leaping before we look?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Robots
    6.9/10314 votes
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    #14 - Robots

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/22/2020

    We share the planet with an estimated 9 million robots, from self-driving cars to surgical arms. Could they one day completely replace humans?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • AIDS
    6.9/10272 votes
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    #15 - AIDS

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/22/2020

    Nearly 40 million people are living with HIV. After decades of research and activism, how far have we come in finding a cure and battling the stigma?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • IVF
    6.9/1083 votes
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    #16 - IVF

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/25/2022

    A groundbreaking medical reproductive procedure has made parenthood possible for millions around the world... but at what cost?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dating Apps
    6.7/1092 votes
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    #17 - Dating Apps

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/25/2022

    Thanks to dating apps, finding love is easier than ever. But are we now so focused on playing the game that we're missing out on real connection?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nuclear Power
    6.6/10326 votes
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    #18 - Nuclear Power

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/22/2020

    Over 10% of the world's electricity comes from nuclear power. But with radioactive waste and the threat of nuclear meltdown, are we playing with fire?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Home Workouts
    6.4/1089 votes
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    #19 - Home Workouts

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/25/2022

    The home fitness revolution has exploded into a multibillion-dollar industry. Are home workouts a healthy habit... or just hype?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Feminism
    6.3/10372 votes
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    #20 - Feminism

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/22/2020

    Feminism has ushered in sweeping changes to society, securing rights for women around the world. How much further do we have to go?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A