The BEST episodes of History of Swear Words
Every episode of History of Swear Words ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of History of Swear Words!
Nicolas Cage hosts this proudly profane series that explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.
7.05
145 votes
#2 - Damn
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/5/2021
Though quite mild when compared with its profane brethren, "damn" has maintained its meaning from biblical times and can still pack a punch even today.
7.02
208 votes
#3 - Sh*t
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/2021
With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile - and sometimes even positive.
7.01
157 votes
6.98
161 votes
#5 - D**k
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/5/2021
You can have one or you can be one. But how did an unassuming nickname for "Richard" become one of our most popular swear words?
