8.2/10877 votesLoading...#1 - How To Make Small Talk
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/23/2020
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
8.2/10716 votesLoading...#2 - How To Put Up Scaffolding
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/30/2020
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
Writer: Michael Koman, John Wilson, Alice Gregory
8.2/10665 votesLoading...#3 - How To Improve Your Memory
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/6/2020
John Wilson taps into his “Memory Palace” for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
Director: John Wilson
Writer: John Wilson, Michael Koman, Alice Gregory
8.2/10544 votesLoading...#4 - How To Split the Check
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/20/2020
John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
Director: John Wilson
Writer: Michael Koman, John Wilson, Alice Gregory
8.2/10316 votesLoading...#5 - How To Clean Your Ears
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 8/4/2023
After having his ears properly cleaned, John wonders if better hearing is what he actually wants.
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8.3/10406 votesLoading...#6 - How To Find a Spot
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/10/2021
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
Writer: Michael Koman, John Wilson, Alice Gregory, Susan Orlean, Conner O'Malley
8.3/10385 votesLoading...#7 - How To Throw Out Your Batteries
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/17/2021
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
Writer: Michael Koman, John Wilson, Alice Gregory, Susan Orlean, Conner O'Malley
8.3/10301 votesLoading...#8 - How To Watch Birds
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/25/2023
After realizing too much of his life is spent inside, John tries out birding, which opens up a world of possibility...and dubious claims.
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8.4/10380 votesLoading...#9 - How To Find a Public Restroom
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 7/28/2023
As the availability of public restrooms dwindles in NYC, John tries to find clever ways to relieve himself.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10404 votesLoading...#10 - How To Remember Your Dreams
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/24/2021
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
Writer: Michael Koman, John Wilson, Susan Orlean, Conner O'Malley
8.5/10389 votesLoading...#11 - How To Be Spontaneous
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/31/2021
Though determined to let fate be his guide, John’s attempt at spontaneity doesn’t go as planned.
Director: John Wilson
Writer: Michael Koman, John Wilson, Alice Gregory, Susan Orlean, Conner O'Malley
8.6/10684 votesLoading...#12 - How To Cover Your Furniture
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/13/2020
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
Writer: Michael Koman, John Wilson, Alice Gregory
8.6/10493 votesLoading...#13 - How To Invest in Real Estate
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/26/2021
After renting the same apartment for years, John contemplates an unexpected opportunity to become a homeowner.
Director: John Wilson
Writer: Michael Koman, John Wilson, Alice Gregory, Susan Orlean, Conner O'Malley
8.7/10493 votesLoading...#14 - How To Appreciate Wine
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 12/3/2021
When confronted by the overwhelming and mysterious world of wine, John attempts to master his senses and make informed choices.
Director: John Wilson
Writer: Michael Koman, John Wilson, Susan Orlean, Conner O'Malley
8.7/10350 votesLoading...#15 - How To Work Out
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 8/11/2023
John starts working out and tracks the pros and cons of big.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10392 votesLoading...#16 - How To Watch the Game
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/18/2023
John's discovery of the deeply-embedded rituals and bonding in sports leads to a greater appreciation of the game.
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8.9/10329 votesLoading...#17 - How To Track Your Package
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 9/1/2023
After having a delivery stolen, John investigates how to keep his packages secure.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.1/10783 votesLoading...#18 - How To Cook the Perfect Risotto
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/27/2020
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
Writer: Michael Koman, John Wilson, Alice Gregory
The Worst Episodes of How To with John Wilson
Every episode of How To with John Wilson ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of How To with John Wilson!
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...
Genres:ComedyDocumentary
Network:HBO
Worst Episodes Summary
"How To Make Small Talk" is the worst rated episode of "How To with John Wilson". It scored 8.2/10 based on 877 votes. Directed by John Wilson and written by John Wilson, it aired on 10/23/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "How To Put Up Scaffolding".