The BEST episodes of The Mind, Explained

Every episode of The Mind, Explained ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Mind, Explained!

Emma Stone narrates this illuminating adventure through the human brain — exploring the science behind memory, dreams, anxiety, mindfulness, and more.

Last Updated: 3/21/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

7.77

152 votes

#1 - Anxiety

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/12/2019

Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.

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7.70

143 votes

#2 - Mindfulness

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/12/2019

Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.

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7.61

127 votes

#3 - Psychedelics

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/12/2019

What happens to a brain on psychedelics? Turn on, tune in and drop out on this trip to explore the history and effects of mind-altering substances.

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7.61

67 votes

#4 - Brainwashing

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/19/2021

What does it mean to be brainwashed? From the Satanic panic of the ’80s to current conspiracies, dive into how belief change happens inside the brain.

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7.58

76 votes

#5 - How to Focus

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/19/2021

So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.

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7.55

203 votes

#6 - Memory

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/2019

How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.

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7.48

171 votes

#7 - Dreams

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/2019

Why do we dream? When the lights go out, interesting things happen in the brain and body. What’s the significance of dreams, and what can they teach us?

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7.36

58 votes

#8 - Creativity

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/19/2021

Creativity isn't a mystical force — it's a mental muscle. See how your neural networks generate fresh ideas and learn ways to foster your imagination.

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7.35

65 votes

#9 - Personality

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/19/2021

Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.

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6.99

68 votes

#10 - Teenage Brain

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/19/2021

Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.

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