Summary
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.
Good for
- Friends night
- Binge-friendly
- Drop-in friendly
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics a little warmer than audiences (+6)
Critics 90Audiences 84GoodWatch 87
Time to watch it all
7 h 30 min
18 episodes, about 25 min each
An episode a night: about 3 weeks.
Reach
Streams in 92 countries
+82
First aired
2020
October 23, 2020
Ended 2023
Genres
ComedyDocumentaryLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Writers Guild of America Awards2021 to 2022
- Best Comedy/Variety, Sketch Series2022Nominated
- Best Comedy/Variety, Sketch Series2021Nominated
Rated
- TV-MAUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
11 people
John WilsonSelf18 episodes
Kyle MacLachlanSelf (Swiping MetroCard on the Subway)1 episode- LSLiz SchackSelf1 episode
YanjaaSelf1 episode
Mariska HargitaySelf1 episode
Christopher MeloniSelf1 episode
Maggie GyllenhaalSelf1 episode
Martha StewartSelf1 episode
Michael BloombergSelf1 episode
Elon MuskSelf (uncredited)1 episode
Ron HowardSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)1 episode
Directing · 1
- John Wilson Director, Executive Producer, Writer, Creator
Writing · 3
- Alice Gregory Writer
- Conner O'Malley Writer
- Susan Orlean Writer
Production · 4
- Michael Koman Executive Producer, Writer
- Nathan Fielder Executive Producer
- Clark Reinking Executive Producer
- Brendan McHugh Producer
Editing · 1
- Adam Locke-Norton Editor
Tropes
How To with John Wilson episodes
3 seasons · 18 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E1 How to Make Small Talk, 8.1
- S1 E2 How to Put Up Scaffolding, 8.2
- S1 E3 How to Improve Your Memory, 8.2
- S1 E4 How to Cover Your Furniture, 8.6
- S1 E5 How to Split the Check, 8.2
- S1 E6 How to Cook the Perfect Risotto, 9.1
- S2 E1 How to Invest in Real Estate, 8.5
- S2 E2 How to Appreciate Wine, 8.7
- S2 E3 How to Find a Spot, 8.3
- S2 E4 How to Throw Out Your Batteries, 8.3
- S2 E5 How to Remember Your Dreams, 8.5
- S2 E6 How to Be Spontaneous, 8.5
- S3 E1 How to Find a Public Restroom, 8.3
- S3 E2 How to Clean Your Ears, 8.2
- S3 E3 How to Work Out, 8.7
- S3 E4 How to Watch the Game, 8.8
- S3 E5 How to Watch Birds, 8.2
- S3 E6 How to Track Your Package, 8.9
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