7.1/10635 votes#1 - 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 votes#2 - 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 votes#3 - 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 votes#4 - 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 votes#5 - 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 votes#6 - 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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The Best Episodes of History of Swear Words Season 1
Every episode of History of Swear Words Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of History of Swear Words Season 1!
This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.
Genres:DocumentaryComedy
Network:Netflix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"F**k" is the best rated episode of "History of Swear Words" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 635 votes. Directed by Christopher D'Elia and written by Bellamie Blackstone, it aired on 1/5/2021. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Sh*t".