History of Swear Words

History of Swear Words

An education in expletives.

TV-MA2021•20m•6.5/10

DocumentaryComedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.5/10(88)

This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 5, 2021

Last Aired

January 5, 2021

Networks

Netflix

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

F**k

E1

F**k

Air date: 2021-01-05

The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.

Sh*t

E2

Sh*t

Air date: 2021-01-05

With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.

Bitch

E3

Bitch

Air date: 2021-01-05

Though it literally means "female dog," in recent years, some women have started to reclaim the "B word" as a term of strength and solidarity.

D**k

E4

D**k

Air date: 2021-01-05

You can have one or you can be one. But how did an unassuming nickname for "Richard" become one of our most popular swear words?

Pu**y

E5

Pu**y

Air date: 2021-01-05

From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.

Damn

E6

Damn

Air date: 2021-01-05

Though quite mild when compared with its profane brethren, "damn" has maintained its meaning from biblical times and can still pack a punch even today.

Cast

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Self - Host

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