How To with John Wilson

• Season 1
• Season 2
• Season 3

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.

Comedy, Documentary

1Fri, Oct 23, 2020

How To Make Small Talk

John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.

2Fri, Oct 30, 2020

How To Put Up Scaffolding

John Wilson offers a unique history of New York’s hideous yet sprawling network of overhead “protection,” otherwise known as scaffolding – and contemplates what it might take to reduce its nearly 300-mile eyesore presently overtaking the city.

3Fri, Nov 06, 2020

How To Improve Your Memory

John Wilson taps into his “Memory Palace” for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.

4Fri, Nov 13, 2020

How To Cover Your Furniture

While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.

5Fri, Nov 20, 2020

How To Split the Check

John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.

6Fri, Nov 27, 2020

How To Cook the Perfect Risotto

To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish. Season finale.