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Brain Games

2011 – 2020Show8 seasons65 episodesTV-G

ComedyDocumentary
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A wondrous, intriguing documentary series about the mind and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for tears, romance or brutality.

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Episodes

8 seasons · 65 episodes · best: S1E2 "Pay Attention!" 8.1

Episodes

8.0
7.5
7.2
7.3
7.3
7.6
7.4
5.8

Story

Get ready to have your mind messed with! "Brain Games" is a groundbreaking series that uses interactive experiments, misdirection and tricks to demonstrate how our brains create the illusion of seamless reality through our memory, through our sensory perception, and how we focus our attention.

Feels like

  • Interactive Psychology Experiment
  • Cognitive Illusion Showcase
  • Edutainment
  • Mind-Bending Visual Tricks
  • Accessible Science
  • Family-Friendly Brain Teasers
  • Perception Hacking
  • National Geographic Style
  • Engaging Host Interaction

Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Facts

October 9, 2011 · March 2, 2020 · Ended

First aired
October 9, 2011
Last aired
March 2, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 65 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Documentary, Comedy, Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
72 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Brain Games?"

Questions about Brain Games

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Brain Games?

Disney+

In the United States, Brain Games streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 70 other countries.

Is Brain Games worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 8.2). Season 8 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.8 against 8.0 for the best season.

Which season of Brain Games is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 8 is the weakest at 5.8. The highest-rated episode is Pay Attention! (season 1, episode 2) at 8.1, and the lowest is Male Brain vs. Female Brain (season 8, episode 1) at 5.6.

Is Brain Games okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Brain Games?

65 h

About 65 hours: 65 episodes in 8 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2020.

Will Brain Games make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Brain Games?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.