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How To with John Wilson

How To with John Wilson

Hey, New York.

TV-MA2020•25m•8.1/10
ComedyDocumentary

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8.1/10(127)

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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Production

Blow Out Productions, John's Movies, Atlantic Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 23, 2020

Last Aired

September 1, 2023

Networks

HBO

Created By

John Wilson

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
How To Make Small Talk
E1
How To Make Small Talk
Air date: 2020-10-23
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
E2
How To Put Up Scaffolding
Air date: 2020-10-30
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 city.
How To Improve Your Memory
E3
How To Improve Your Memory
Air date: 2020-11-06
John Wilson taps into his “Memory Palace” for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
How To Cover Your Furniture
E4
How To Cover Your Furniture
Air date: 2020-11-13
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
E5
How To Split the Check
Air date: 2020-11-20
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
E6
How To Cook the Perfect Risotto
Air date: 2020-11-27
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.

Cast

John Wilson

John Wilson

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