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The Best Episodes of How To with John Wilson Season 1

Every episode of How To with John Wilson Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How To with John Wilson Season 1!

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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
    How To with John Wilson Season 1 Episode 1 - How To Make Small Talk
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. How To with John Wilson Season 1 Episode 2 - How To Put Up Scaffolding
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. How To with John Wilson Season 1 Episode 3 - How To Improve Your Memory
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. How To with John Wilson Season 1 Episode 4 - How To Cover Your Furniture
    8.3/10(3 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 1 Episode 5 - How To Split the Check
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. How To with John Wilson Season 1 Episode 6 - How To Cook the Perfect Risotto
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - 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. Season finale.

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"How To Make Small Talk" is the best rated episode of "How To with John Wilson" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by John Wilson and written by John Wilson, it aired on 10/23/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "How To Put Up Scaffolding".