The Numbers Game
From mind-bending stats, hilarious man on the street experiments, and interactive game play, National Geographic delivers the answers to life's mysteries and gives you the tools to help take charge of your destiny and change your life forever.
- 2013-2014
- 2 seasons
- National Geographic Channel
- Reality
From mind-bending stats, hilarious man on the street experiments, and interactive game play, National Geographic delivers the answers to life's mysteries and gives you the tools to help take charge of your destiny and change your life forever.
Season 2 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2013 - 2014
Episode 1
Are You Tough?
Wed, Sep 9, 2026
Do you have courage? Confidence? Commitment to a goal? If you do, you might be tougher than you think. Toughness is about more than just strength; explore the science behind the basic building blocks of toughness, and learn how to boost your natural fortitude to become tough as nails.
Episode 2
Are You a Sucker?
Mon, Mar 31, 2014 22 mins
Jake reveals how to dodge the double-crosses and spot the scams, as he delves into what makes people gullible. On the flip side, he shares some secret ways how being a sucker can be good for your productivity and happiness.
Episode 3
Could You Be a Hero?
Mon, Mar 24, 2014 22 mins
Did you know that 1 in every 5 people will be a hero during their lifetime? Learn what it takes to be a hero, how to hone two vital heroic skills, and how to control your body's hero chemical in order to be ready whenever duty calls.
Episode 4
Do You Live on the Edge?
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 22 mins
A human makes 70 conscious decisions in an average day, including a surprising number of risks. Learn the numbers you need to find out just how much of a daredevil you really are, and pinpoint that razor-thin edge between good and bad risk.
Episode 5
Are You Superstitious?
Mon, Jun 16, 2014 22 mins
Whether you regularly knock on wood or occasionally wear a lucky hat, superstition may influence your life more than you know. Jake Porway exposes superstitions, reveals their origin, and shows why embracing them can change your life for the better.
Episode 6
Are You Desirable?
Mon, Apr 7, 2014 22 mins
Did you know that there's a single accessory that can make you appear more intelligent and that there's one grooming tip that can make you 45% more attractive to hiring managers? Learn how attractiveness can make you happier, healthier and wealthier.
Episode 7
Are You a Jerk?
Mon, Apr 14, 2014 21 mins
Being a jerk could earn you a promotion and nearly $10,000 more at work. Jake shows you how to tap into the benefits of being a jerk without making a long list of enemies. Find out when to be rude, and when not to be to reap rewards in your life.
Episode 8
Are You a Big Liar?
Mon, Apr 21, 2014 22 mins
92% of people have admitted to lying during their lifetime. The truth is - we lie. But why? Jake demonstrates that lying isn't always about getting what we want. But lying is prevalent, so he shows you how to spot a lie to avoid getting duped.
Episode 9
Could You Survive a Zombie Apocalypse?
Mon, Jun 9, 2014 22 mins
If all the dead people were resurrected, they'd outnumber the living by over 15 to 1. Whether it's a zombie apocalypse, or just getting lost on the way to Grandma's house, Jake Porway teaches you how to face any challenge, and get out alive.
Episode 10
Are You a Code Cracker?
Wed, Sep 9, 2026
Whether you realize it or not, we use codes every day, in many facets of our lives. Host Jake Porway has some fun with the idea of code breaking, showing viewers the thought processes behind solving puzzles, and introducing you to some of the most mysterious codes in history.
Episode 11
Could You Be the Boss?
Mon, May 5, 2014 22 mins
Jake Porway shows you the science behind true boss-level leadership, revealing the two top traits of the best bosses and giving you the inside scoop on how to pick the perfect team.
Episode 12
Are You Persuasive?
Mon, Jun 16, 2014 22 mins
Jake Porway reveals the secrets persuasive people use to talk their way out of trouble and into success. Learn how to adjust what you say and how you say it in order to get what you want, when you want it, from whomever you want.