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Explained Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2021 - 2021
Episode 1
Sugar
Fri, Jul 16, 202124 mins
Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk. Is there a way to satisfy our primeval craving for sweetness in a healthy, balanced way?
Episode 2
Royalty
Fri, Jul 23, 202125 mins
How do monarchies survive when they no longer wield power? By presenting a royal fairy tale that may not reflect the reality of the past - or present.
Episode 3
Flags
Fri, Jul 30, 202125 mins
A flag can unite, divide and terrorize. Explore how a piece of cloth transformed into a powerful symbol of both love and hate, freedom and oppression.
Episode 4
Dogs
Fri, Aug 6, 202120 mins
Who's a good dog? They all are. From puppy-dog eyes to feats of heroism, see how canines evolved into humankind's best friends and sources of pure love.
Episode 5
The End of Oil
Fri, Aug 13, 202124 mins
Oil led to huge advancements - and vast inequities. As the planet warms, why is it so hard to turn away from fossil fuels, and can it be done in time?
Episode 6
Chess
23 mins
For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds - and pawns - and it's more popular than ever. What makes this ever-changing board game so special?
Episode 7
Your Skin
Fri, Aug 27, 202122 mins
Don't panic, but our skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microscopic guests. Go beyond skin-deep with our largest organ.
Episode 8
Apologies
Fri, Sep 3, 202121 mins
Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power?
Episode 9
Hurricanes
Fri, Sep 10, 202123 mins
As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive. What can be done to survive and minimize the threat of these storms?
Episode 10
Plastic Surgery
Fri, Sep 17, 202121 mins
The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.
Episode 11
Dance Crazes
Fri, Sep 24, 202123 mins
From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit - and compensation?
Episode 12
Time
Fri, Oct 1, 202122 mins
Time flies - sometimes. Its passage can seem to speed up and slow down. Why do we experience time the way we do, and how do we take back some control?
Episode 13
Country Music
Fri, Oct 8, 202125 mins
Dirt roads. Pickup trucks. Hip-hop? As the borders around country music shift, who decides what defines the popular genre, and who gets to be a star?
Episode 14
Fairy Tales
24 mins
Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.
