The BEST episodes of The Mind, Explained season 1

Every episode of The Mind, Explained season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Mind, Explained season 1!

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

Last Updated: 9/18/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Anxiety
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7.78
149 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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Mindfulness
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7.68
139 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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Psychedelics
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7.60
125 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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Memory
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7.58
194 votes

#4 - 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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Dreams
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7.47
167 votes

#5 - 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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