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Season 1

7.1/10661 votes
F**k
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2021
The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.
Director: Christopher D'Elia
Writer: Bellamie Blackstone
6.8/10508 votes
Sh*t
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/2021
With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.4/10476 votes
Bitch
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/5/2021
Though it literally means "female dog," in recent years, some women have started to reclaim the "B word" as a term of strength and solidarity.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.9/10416 votes
D**k
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/5/2021
You can have one or you can be one. But how did an unassuming nickname for "Richard" become one of our most popular swear words?
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/10395 votes
Pu**y
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/5/2021
From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.8/10374 votes
Damn
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/5/2021
Though quite mild when compared with its profane brethren, "damn" has maintained its meaning from biblical times and can still pack a punch even today.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown