Season 1, Episode 1

1. How To Make Small Talk

Series Premiere. John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making -- and safely redirecting -- casual conversation.

2. How To Put Up Scaffolding

John Wilson offers a unique history of New York's hideous yet sprawling network of overhead "protection" otherwise known as scaffolding.

3. How To Improve Your Memory

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

4. How To Cover Your Furniture

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

5. How To Split the Check

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

6. How To Cook the Perfect Risotto

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

1. How To Make Small Talk

Series Premiere. John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making -- and safely redirecting -- casual conversation.

2. How To Put Up Scaffolding

John Wilson offers a unique history of New York's hideous yet sprawling network of overhead "protection" otherwise known as scaffolding.

3. How To Improve Your Memory

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

4. How To Cover Your Furniture

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

5. How To Split the Check

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

6. How To Cook the Perfect Risotto

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