The BEST episodes of History 101 season 2

Every episode of History 101 season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of History 101 season 2!

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

Last Updated: 12/2/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Bottled Water
star
7.90
50 votes

#1 - Bottled Water

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/25/2022

Bottled water is a big business, selling itself as a tastier and healthier alternative to the tap variety. Is there truth behind the claims?

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GPS
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7.84
57 votes

#2 - GPS

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/25/2022

Once a secret military program, GPS now guides our daily lives, from providing directions to finding friends. But what do we trade for this convenience?

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MP3s
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7.83
52 votes

#3 - MP3s

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/25/2022

MP3s transformed how we listen to music — and spawned digital piracy. Streaming helped the industry recover, but how can artists get their fair share?

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Credit Cards
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7.72
54 votes

#4 - Credit Cards

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/25/2022

Credit cards changed the global economy and attitudes about personal spending, but record levels of consumer debt beg the question: Just who's in charge?

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High Fructose Corn Syrup
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7.44
52 votes

#5 - High Fructose Corn Syrup

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/25/2022

Sweet deal or bitter pill? High fructose corn syrup rose up to dominate supermarket shelves, but what is it doing to our health?

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Lasers
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7.42
50 votes

#6 - Lasers

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/25/2022

They're used for everything from entertainment to medicine — and now for weapons straight out of science fiction. Have lasers become too hot to handle?

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Psychedelics
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7.39
57 votes

#7 - Psychedelics

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/25/2022

Growing evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs could treat brain injuries and psychological problems. But can we get past their controversial history?

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Home Workouts
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7.38
45 votes

#8 - Home Workouts

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/25/2022

The home fitness revolution has exploded into a multibillion-dollar industry. Are home workouts a healthy habit... or just hype?

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IVF
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7.32
47 votes

#9 - IVF

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/25/2022

A groundbreaking medical reproductive procedure has made parenthood possible for millions around the world... but at what cost?

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Dating Apps
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7.11
47 votes

#10 - Dating Apps

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/25/2022

Thanks to dating apps, finding love is easier than ever. But are we now so focused on playing the game that we're missing out on real connection?

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