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How To with John Wilson

Overview

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. The awkward contradictions of modern life are eased by Wilson’s candid, unpolished commentary. Building upon Wilson’s previously released "how to" short films, each episode takes wildly unexpected turns but is grounded in John's refreshing honesty.
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John Wilson

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Cast

John Wilson profile
John Wilson

Self

Total episodes: 18

Kyle MacLachlan profile
Kyle MacLachlan

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Total episodes: 1

Liz Schack profile
Liz Schack

Self

Total episodes: 1

Yanjaa profile
Yanjaa

Self

Total episodes: 1

Mariska Hargitay profile
Mariska Hargitay

Self

Total episodes: 1

Christopher Meloni profile
Christopher Meloni

Self

Total episodes: 1

Maggie Gyllenhaal profile
Maggie Gyllenhaal

Self

Total episodes: 1

Martha Stewart profile
Martha Stewart

Self

Total episodes: 1

Michael Bloomberg profile
Michael Bloomberg

Self

Total episodes: 1

John Wilson profile
John Wilson

Self

Total episodes: 18

Kyle MacLachlan profile
Kyle MacLachlan

Self (Swiping MetroCard on the subway)

Total episodes: 1

Liz Schack profile
Liz Schack

Self

Total episodes: 1

Yanjaa profile
Yanjaa

Self

Total episodes: 1

Mariska Hargitay profile
Mariska Hargitay

Self

Total episodes: 1

Christopher Meloni profile
Christopher Meloni

Self

Total episodes: 1

Maggie Gyllenhaal profile
Maggie Gyllenhaal

Self

Total episodes: 1

Martha Stewart profile
Martha Stewart

Self

Total episodes: 1

Michael Bloomberg profile
Michael Bloomberg

Self

Total episodes: 1

Extra

Release Date

October 23, 2020

Last air Date

September 1, 2023

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Networks

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seasons

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Season 3

Aired on: 2023 | 6 Episodes

In season three, documentary filmmaker and self-described “anxious New Yorker” John Wilson continues his heartfelt mission of self-discovery, exploration, and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple and wildly random topics. Building upon season two, the episodes take unexpected turns, as John navigates a new set of topics including: how to find a public restroom, how to work out, and how to clean your ears.

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