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The Best Episodes of How To with John Wilson

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In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    How To with John Wilson Season 1 Episode 6 - How to Cook the Perfect Risotto
    9.1/10(879 votes)

    #1 - How to Cook the Perfect Risotto

    S1:E6

    To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writers:Michael Koman, John Wilson, Alice Gregory

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  2. How To with John Wilson Season 3 Episode 4 - How to Watch the Game
    8.9/10(475 votes)

    #2 - How to Watch the Game

    S3:E4

    John's discovery of the deeply-embedded rituals and bonding in sports leads to a greater appreciation of the game.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. How To with John Wilson Season 3 Episode 6 - How to Track Your Package
    8.9/10(398 votes)

    #3 - How to Track Your Package

    S3:E6

    After having a delivery stolen, John investigates how to keep his packages secure.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. How To with John Wilson Season 1 Episode 4 - How to Cover Your Furniture
    8.7/10(768 votes)

    #4 - How to Cover Your Furniture

    S1:E4

    While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writers:Michael Koman, John Wilson, Alice Gregory

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  5. How To with John Wilson Season 2 Episode 2 - How to Appreciate Wine
    8.7/10(563 votes)

    #5 - How to Appreciate Wine

    S2:E2

    When confronted by the overwhelming and mysterious world of wine, John attempts to master his senses and make informed choices.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writers:Michael Koman, John Wilson, Conner O'Malley, Susan Orlean

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  6. How To with John Wilson Season 3 Episode 3 - How to Work Out
    8.7/10(427 votes)

    #6 - How to Work Out

    S3:E3

    John starts working out and tracks the pros and cons of big.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. How To with John Wilson Season 2 Episode 1 - How to Invest in Real Estate
    8.5/10(562 votes)

    #7 - How to Invest in Real Estate

    S2:E1

    After renting the same apartment for years, John contemplates an unexpected opportunity to become a homeowner.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writers:Michael Koman, John Wilson, Conner O'Malley, Susan Orlean, Alice Gregory

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  8. How To with John Wilson Season 2 Episode 5 - How to Remember Your Dreams
    8.5/10(467 votes)

    #8 - How to Remember Your Dreams

    S2:E5

    After years of rooting his life in non-fiction, John drifts from the world of rational thought in hopes of finally remembering his dreams.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writers:Michael Koman, John Wilson, Conner O'Malley, Susan Orlean

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  9. How To with John Wilson Season 2 Episode 6 - How to Be Spontaneous
    8.5/10(458 votes)

    #9 - How to Be Spontaneous

    S2:E6

    Though determined to let fate be his guide, John's attempt at spontaneity doesn't go as planned.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writers:Michael Koman, John Wilson, Conner O'Malley, Susan Orlean, Alice Gregory

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  10. How To with John Wilson Season 2 Episode 3 - How to Find a Spot
    8.3/10(476 votes)

    #10 - How to Find a Spot

    S2:E3

    John reflects on the competitive and complex process of parking in NYC, where the possibilities opened by having a car comes with a catch.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writers:Michael Koman, John Wilson, Conner O'Malley, Susan Orlean, Alice Gregory

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  11. How To with John Wilson Season 2 Episode 4 - How to Throw Out Your Batteries
    8.3/10(452 votes)

    #11 - How to Throw Out Your Batteries

    S2:E4

    Seeking a solution to the universal conundrum of battery disposal, John ponders the value of things we hold onto – and what we throw away.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writers:Michael Koman, John Wilson, Conner O'Malley, Susan Orlean, Alice Gregory

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  12. How To with John Wilson Season 3 Episode 1 - How to Find a Public Restroom
    8.3/10(454 votes)

    #12 - How to Find a Public Restroom

    S3:E1

    As the availability of public restrooms dwindles in NYC, John tries to find clever ways to relieve himself.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. How To with John Wilson Season 1 Episode 2 - How to Put Up Scaffolding
    8.2/10(809 votes)

    #13 - How to Put Up Scaffolding

    S1:E2

    John Wilson offers a unique history of New York's hideous yet sprawling network of overhead "protection," otherwise known as scaffolding – and contemplates what it might take to reduce its nearly 300-mile eyesore presently overtaking the city.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writers:Michael Koman, John Wilson, Alice Gregory

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  14. How To with John Wilson Season 1 Episode 3 - How to Improve Your Memory
    8.2/10(746 votes)

    #14 - How to Improve Your Memory

    S1:E3

    John Wilson taps into his "Memory Palace" for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writers:Michael Koman, John Wilson, Alice Gregory

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  15. How To with John Wilson Season 1 Episode 5 - How to Split the Check
    8.2/10(624 votes)

    #15 - How to Split the Check

    S1:E5

    John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writers:Michael Koman, John Wilson, Alice Gregory

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  16. How To with John Wilson Season 3 Episode 2 - How to Clean Your Ears
    8.2/10(386 votes)

    #16 - How to Clean Your Ears

    S3:E2

    After having his ears properly cleaned, John wonders if better hearing is what he actually wants.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. How To with John Wilson Season 1 Episode 1 - How to Make Small Talk
    8.1/10(989 votes)

    #17 - How to Make Small Talk

    S1:E1

    John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:John Wilson

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  18. How To with John Wilson Season 3 Episode 5 - How to Watch Birds
    8.0/10(1534 votes)

    #18 - How to Watch Birds

    S3:E5

    After realizing too much of his life is spent inside, John tries out birding, which opens up a world of possibility...and dubious claims.

    Director:John Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"How to Cook the Perfect Risotto" is the best rated episode of "How To with John Wilson". It scored 9.1/10 based on 879 votes. Directed by John Wilson and written by Michael Koman, John Wilson, Alice Gregory, it aired on 11/27/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "How to Watch the Game".