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The Worst Episodes of This Emotional Life

Every episode of This Emotional Life ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of This Emotional Life!

Psychologist Daniel Gilbert ("Stumbling on Happiness") hosts this three-part look at the emotional side of life.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    This Emotional Life Season 1 Episode 1 - Family, Friends & Lovers
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    #1 - Family, Friends & Lovers

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    The first episode looks at the importance of relationships and why they are central to our emotional well-being. What are the cognitive and neurological processes underpinning our everyday interactions, and can they help us to understand why some relationships flourish and others fail?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. This Emotional Life Season 1 Episode 2 - Facing Our Fears
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    #2 - Facing Our Fears

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    The second episode looks at emotions that are commonly regarded as obstacles to happiness - anger, fear, anxiety and despair. Why do we have these emotions and how can we best manage them? Everyone wants to be happy, but nature has a different plan. Our brains are designed for survival, and the negative emotions they create are vital to that mission.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. This Emotional Life Season 1 Episode 3 - Rethinking Happiness
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    #3 - Rethinking Happiness

    S1:E3

    The last episode explores happiness. It is critical to well-being, yet it remains such an elusive goal for many. What is it, why is it important and how can we attain more of it? Viewers meet individuals facing major turning points in their lives - a job loss, a cancer diagnosis, the death of a child, an accident - as well as those facing more common struggles.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Family, Friends & Lovers" is the worst rated episode of "This Emotional Life". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/4/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Facing Our Fears".