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The Best Episodes of The Brain: A Secret History Season 1

Every episode of The Brain: A Secret History Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Brain: A Secret History Season 1!

Michael Mosley embarks on three journeys to understand science's last great frontier - the human mind - as he traces the history of the attempts...
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Four

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Mind Control" is the best rated episode of "The Brain: A Secret History" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Alicky Sussman and written by N/A, it aired on 1/6/2011. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Emotions".

  • Mind Control
    7.2/106 votes

    #1 - Mind Control

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2011

    Michael Mosley traces the sinister ways science has been used to try to control our minds.

    Director: Alicky Sussman

    Writer: N/A

  • Emotions
    NaN/100 votes

    #2 - Emotions

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2011

    Dr Michael Mosley investigates how scientists have struggled to understand human emotions.

    Director: Nicola Stockley

    Writer: N/A

  • Broken Brains
    NaN/100 votes

    #3 - Broken Brains

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2011

    A look at how experiments on abnormal brains can reveal the workings of the normal brain.

    Director: Alex Steinitz

    Writer: N/A