How To with John Wilson
How To with John Wilson
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How To with John Wilson

Hey, New York.

8.1 / 10
2020
3 seasons
18 episodes
ComedyDocumentary

In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on relatable topics. The awkward contradictions of modern life are eased by Wilson’s candid, unpolished commentary. Building upon Wilson’s previously released "how to" short films, each episode takes wildly unexpected turns but is grounded in John's refreshing honesty.

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Seasons

  • How To Make Small Talk

    1.How To Make Small Talk

    8.4
    23-10-202028m

    John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.

  • How To Put Up Scaffolding

    2.How To Put Up Scaffolding

    8.2
    30-10-202027m

    John Wilson 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 re...

  • How To Improve Your Memory

    3.How To Improve Your Memory

    8.0
    06-11-202026m

    John Wilson taps into his “Memory Palace” for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.

  • How To Cover Your Furniture

    4.How To Cover Your Furniture

    8.3
    13-11-202025m

    While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.

  • How To Split the Check

    5.How To Split the Check

    8.0
    20-11-202025m

    John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.

  • How To Cook the Perfect Risotto

    6.How To Cook the Perfect Risotto

    8.0
    27-11-202029m

    To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish. Season finale.

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