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The Best Episodes of The Mind, Explained

Every episode of The Mind, Explained ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Mind, Explained!

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Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Mind, Explained Season 1 Episode 5 - Psychedelics
    8.0/10(449 votes)

    S1:E5

    What happens to a brain on psychedelics? Turn on, tune in and drop out on this trip to explore the history and effects of mind-altering substances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Mind, Explained Season 2 Episode 1 - How to Focus
    7.8/10(236 votes)

    S2:E1

    So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Mind, Explained Season 1 Episode 1 - Memory
    7.7/10(552 votes)

    S1:E1

    How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Mind, Explained Season 1 Episode 3 - Anxiety
    7.7/10(439 votes)

    S1:E3

    Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Mind, Explained Season 1 Episode 4 - Mindfulness
    7.7/10(421 votes)

    S1:E4

    Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Mind, Explained Season 1 Episode 2 - Dreams
    7.6/10(459 votes)

    S1:E2

    Why do we dream? When the lights go out, interesting things happen in the brain and body. What’s the significance of dreams, and what can they teach us?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Mind, Explained Season 2 Episode 3 - Personality
    7.5/10(185 votes)

    S2:E3

    Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Mind, Explained Season 2 Episode 4 - Creativity
    7.5/10(159 votes)

    S2:E4

    Creativity isn't a mystical force — it's a mental muscle. See how your neural networks generate fresh ideas and learn ways to foster your imagination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Mind, Explained Season 2 Episode 5 - Brainwashing
    7.5/10(186 votes)

    S2:E5

    What does it mean to be brainwashed? From the Satanic panic of the ’80s to current conspiracies, dive into how belief change happens inside the brain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Mind, Explained Season 2 Episode 2 - Teenage Brain
    7.1/10(186 votes)

    S2:E2

    Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Psychedelics" is the best rated episode of "The Mind, Explained". It scored 8/10 based on 449 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/12/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "How to Focus".