How to With John Wilson
Documentary filmmaker John Wilson embarks on an odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation by covertly filming the lives of fellow New Yorkers while trying to share advice.
How to Find a Public Restroom
S3 E1
As the availability of public restrooms dwindles in NYC, John tries to find clever ways to relieve himself.
How to Clean Your Ears
S3 E2
John Wilson goes to get his ears cleaned at his local urgent care clinic but is traumatized to find that he can hear everything much better now, including all the loud noises and cacophony of New York.
How To Work Out
S3 E3
John starts working out and tracks the pros and cons of big.
How to Watch the Game
S3 E4
John's discovery of the deeply-embedded rituals and bonding in sports leads to a greater appreciation of the game.
How to Track Your Package
S3 E6
After having a delivery stolen, John investigates how to keep his packages secure.
How to Invest in Real Estate
S2 E1
After renting the same apartment for years, John contemplates an unexpected opportunity to become a homeowner.
How to Appreciate Wine
S2 E2
When confronted by the overwhelming and mysterious world of wine, John attempts to master his senses and make informed choices.
How to Find a Spot
S2 E3
John reflects on the competitive and complex process of parking in NYC, where the possibilities opened by having a car comes with a catch.
How to Throw Out Your Batteries
S2 E4
Seeking a solution to the universal conundrum of battery disposal, John ponders the value of things people hold onto, and what is thrown away.
How to Be Spontaneous
S2 E6
Though determined to let fate be his guide, John's attempt at spontaneity doesn't go as planned.
How to Put Up Scaffolding
S1 E2
Exploring the history of New York's sprawling network of overhead "protection" known as scaffolding; what it might take to reduce the nearly 300-mile eyesore overtaking the city.
How to Improve Your Memory
S1 E3
Tapping into John's "memory palace" to explore people's ability -- or inability -- to remember things.
How to Cover Your Furniture
S1 E4
John has a furniture-destroying cat, so he explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
How to Split the Check
S1 E5
John explores the complex art of splitting the check.
How to Cook the Perfect Risotto
S1 E6
John thanks his landlord by attempting to make the perfect risotto, which is her favorite dish.