The BEST episodes of The New York Times Presents season 3
Every episode of The New York Times Presents season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The New York Times Presents season 3!
A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.
#1 - Elon Musk's Crash Course
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/20/2022
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has claimed since 2015 that, for Tesla, technology for self-driving cars is a "solved problem," and made outlandish claims about Autopilot capabilities. But a New York Times investigation reveals the quixotic nature of Musk's pursuit of self-driving technology, and the tragic results. Autopilot has been a factor in several deaths and dozens of other accidents that Tesla has not publicly acknowledged. Some former Tesla employees speak out against Musk for promoting a self-driving program that they believe was perilous.
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#2 - Superspreader
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/19/2022
Are you hesitant to get a Covid vaccine? This doctor opposes them. If you agree, he has some pet supplies he wants to sell you. Meet Dr. Mercola, perhaps the most influential spreader of Covid vaccine misinformation online.
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#3 - Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano Part 1
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/10/2023
In the first part of a two-part story, Hollywood's dirtiest P.I. uses never-before-heard recordings to reveal the extraordinary methods Anthony Pellicano employed to hide the sins of celebrities and their lawyers when they thought no one was looking.
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#4 - Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano Part 2
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/10/2023
In Part 2 of this two-part series on Hollywood’s dirtiest P.I. Anthony Pellicano is out of prison – and he’s talking. Previously unseen evidence raises questions about why so few Hollywood stars faced consequences when Pellicano was exposed.
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#5 - The Legacy of J Dilla
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/7/2023
In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn’t his accolades come sooner?
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