All Episodes of History of Swear Words
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Season 1
7.1/10633 votesLoading...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
6.8/10486 votesLoading...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.
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6.5/10453 votesLoading...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.
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6.9/10393 votesLoading...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?
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6.6/10375 votesLoading...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.
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6.8/10354 votesLoading...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.
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