Explained

10 Worst Episodes of Explained

This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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Explained - S3E9

#10 - Hurricanes (Season 3 - Episode 9)

As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.

The episode was rated 7.27 from 84 votes.

Explained - S1E5

#9 - Cryptocurrency (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Cryptocurrency has made people billionaires, but is digital cash the next revolution? Learn about this anonymous currency and how it's coveted.

The episode was rated 7.27 from 231 votes.

Explained - S2E4

#8 - Athleisure (Season 2 - Episode 4)

It began with bloomers. Then came spandex. Now we sport leggings and other activewear everywhere. How did comfy, casual clothing go mainstream?

The episode was rated 7.27 from 140 votes.

Explained - S2E9

#7 - Beauty (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but what exactly makes things such as art and architecture aesthetically pleasing, and why do we like looking?

The episode was rated 7.14 from 140 votes.

Explained - S1E14

#6 - Astrology (Season 1 - Episode 14)

Do zodiac signs prescribe your fate? Or do horoscopes' accuracy lie in the placebo effect? Take a look at the science, history and lure of astrology.

The episode was rated 7.04 from 183 votes.

Explained - S3E13

#5 - Country Music (Season 3 - Episode 13)

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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?

The episode was rated 7.01 from 83 votes.

Explained - S3E8

#4 - Apologies (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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?

The episode was rated 7.01 from 88 votes.

Explained - S3E11

#3 - Dance Crazes (Season 3 - Episode 11)

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From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?

The episode was rated 7.00 from 84 votes.

Explained - S3E10

#2 - Plastic Surgery (Season 3 - Episode 10)

The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.

The episode was rated 6.90 from 90 votes.

Explained - S1E11

#1 - Cricket (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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Cricket experts look at how the confusing sport became so popular and discuss its evolution in becoming more accessible entertaining and profitable.

The episode was rated 6.81 from 171 votes.

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