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COLLECTION · Series · 2020

How To with John Wilson

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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* 8.1 (137)ComedyDocumentaryUnited States
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Creators
John Wilson
Countries
United States
Studios
HBO · Blow Out Productions · John's Movies · Atlantic Pictures
Runtime
25 min/ep
Age rating
TV-MA
Release
23/10/2020
Score
8.1 / 10 (137)

Awards and nominations

  • Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program
  • Winner at Primetime Emmy Awards — Outstanding Anthology Series
  • Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — Adam Locke-Norton
  • Nominated at Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards — Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
Season 1
6 episodes · 2020
How to Make Small Talk
Episode 1. How to Make Small Talk
2020-10-23 · 28 min

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
Episode 2. How to Put Up Scaffolding
2020-10-30 · 27 min

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 reduce its nearly 300-mile eyesore presently overtaking the…

How to Improve Your Memory
Episode 3. How to Improve Your Memory
2020-11-06 · 26 min

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

How to Cover Your Furniture
Episode 4. How to Cover Your Furniture
2020-11-13 · 25 min

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
Episode 5. How to Split the Check
2020-11-20 · 25 min

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
Episode 6. How to Cook the Perfect Risotto
2020-11-27 · 29 min

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

Season 2
Season 2
6 episodes · 2021
How to Invest in Real Estate
Episode 1. How to Invest in Real Estate
2021-11-26 · 28 min

After renting the same apartment for years, John contemplates an unexpected opportunity to become a homeowner.

How to Appreciate Wine
Episode 2. How to Appreciate Wine
2021-12-03 · 28 min

When confronted by the overwhelming and mysterious world of wine, John attempts to master his senses and make informed choices.

How to Find a Spot
Episode 3. How to Find a Spot
2021-12-10 · 28 min

John reflects on the competitive and complex process of parking in NYC, where the possibilities opened by having a car comes with a catch.

How to Throw Out Your Batteries
Episode 4. How to Throw Out Your Batteries
2021-12-17 · 29 min

Seeking a solution to the universal conundrum of battery disposal, John ponders the value of things we hold onto – and what we throw away.

How to Remember Your Dreams
Episode 5. How to Remember Your Dreams
2021-12-24 · 28 min

After years of rooting his life in non-fiction, John drifts from the world of rational thought in hopes of finally remembering his dreams.

How to Be Spontaneous
Episode 6. How to Be Spontaneous
2021-12-31 · 29 min

Though determined to let fate be his guide, John's attempt at spontaneity doesn't go as planned.

Season 3
Season 3
6 episodes · 2023

In season three, documentary filmmaker and self-described “anxious New Yorker” John Wilson continues his heartfelt mission of self-discovery, exploration, and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple and wildly random topics. Building upon season two, the episodes…

How to Find a Public Restroom
Episode 1. How to Find a Public Restroom
2023-07-28 · 29 min

As the availability of public restrooms dwindles in NYC, John tries to find clever ways to relieve himself.

How to Clean Your Ears
Episode 2. How to Clean Your Ears
2023-08-04 · 29 min

After having his ears properly cleaned, John wonders if better hearing is what he actually wants.

How to Work Out
Episode 3. How to Work Out
2023-08-11 · 29 min

John starts working out and tracks the pros and cons of big.

How to Watch the Game
Episode 4. How to Watch the Game
2023-08-18 · 29 min

John's discovery of the deeply-embedded rituals and bonding in sports leads to a greater appreciation of the game.

How to Watch Birds
Episode 5. How to Watch Birds
2023-08-25 · 29 min

After realizing too much of his life is spent inside, John tries out birding, which opens up a world of possibility...and dubious claims.

How to Track Your Package
Episode 6. How to Track Your Package
2023-09-01 · 38 min

After having a delivery stolen, John investigates how to keep his packages secure.

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