Acting as both cameraman and narrator, John Wilson covertly documents the lives of fellow New Yorkers in a comic odyssey of self-discovery, inevitably making the audience comfortable with the awkward contradictions of modern life.
S1 E1: How To Make Small Talk
John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.
S1 E2: How To Put Up Scaffolding
John 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.
S1 E3: How To Improve Your Memory
John taps into his “Memory Palace” for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
S1 E4: How To Cover Your Furniture
While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
S1 E5: How To Split The Check
John attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
S1 E6: How To Cook The Perfect Risotto
To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favourite dish.
S2 E1: How To Invest In Real Estate
After renting the same apartment for years, John contemplates an unexpected opportunity to become a homeowner.
S2 E2: How To Appreciate Wine
When confronted by the overwhelming and mysterious world of wine, John attempts to master his senses and make informed choices.
S2 E3: How To Find A Spot
John reflects on the competitive and complex process of parking in NYC, where the possibilities opened by having a car comes with a catch.
S2 E4: How To Throw Out Your Batteries
Seeking a solution to the universal conundrum of battery disposal, John ponders the value of things we hold onto – and what we throw away.
S2 E5: How To Remember Your Dreams
After years of rooting his life in non-fiction, John drifts from the world of rational thought in hopes of finally remembering his dreams.
S2 E6: How To Be Spontaneous
Though determined to let fate be his guide, John’s attempt at spontaneity doesn’t go as planned.
S3 E1: How To Find A Public Restroom
As the availability of public restrooms dwindles in NYC, John tries to find clever ways to relieve himself.
S3 E2: How To Clean Your Ears
After having his ears properly cleaned, John wonders if better hearing is what he actually wants.
S3 E3: How To Work Out
John starts working out and tracks the pros and cons of big.
S3 E4: How To Watch the Game
John's discovery of the deeply-embedded rituals and bonding in sports leads to a greater appreciation of the game.
S3 E5: How To Watch Birds
John Wilson realises that he is spending too much time indoors and decides to try out the activity of birding, which opens up a world of possibility for him.
S3 E6: How To Track Your Package
After having a delivery stolen, John investigates how to keep his packages secure.
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