The Best Episodes of The New York Times Presents Season 2

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   5.5/10(300 votes)

   #1 - Elon Musk's Crash Course

   S2:E15/20/2022

   Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has claimed since 2015 that, for Tesla, technology for self-driving cars is a "solved problem," and made outlandish claims about Autopilot capabilities. But a New York Times investigation reveals the quixotic nature of Musk's pursuit of self-driving technology, and the tragic results.

   Director:Emma Schwartz

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   Director:Emma Schwartz

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   4.7/10(83 votes)

   #2 - Superspreader

   S2:E28/19/2022

   Are you hesitant to get a Covid vaccine? This doctor opposes them. If you agree, he has some pet supplies he wants to sell you. Meet Dr. Mercola, perhaps the most influential spreader of Covid vaccine misinformation online.

   Director:Unknown

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   6.3/10(76 votes)

   #3 - Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano (1)

   S2:E33/10/2023

   Part 1 of this two-part series on Hollywood’s dirtiest P.I. uses never-before-heard recordings to reveal the extraordinary methods Anthony Pellicano employed to hide the sins of celebrities and their lawyers when they thought no one was looking.

   Director:John Pappas

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   6.4/10(71 votes)

   #4 - Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano (2)

   S2:E43/10/2023

   In Part 2 of this two-part series on Hollywood’s dirtiest P.I. Anthony Pellicano is out of prison – and he’s talking. Previously unseen evidence raises questions about why so few Hollywood stars faced consequences when Pellicano was exposed.

   Director:John Pappas

   Writer:Unknown

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   5.9/10(85 votes)

   #5 - The Legacy of J Dilla

   S2:E54/7/2023

   In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn’t his accolades come sooner?

   Directors:Esther Dere, Christopher Frierson

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   Directors:Esther Dere, Christopher Frierson

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