The WORST episodes of The World According to Jeff Goldblum

Every episode of The World According to Jeff Goldblum ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The World According to Jeff Goldblum!

Jeff Goldblum pulls on the thread of a deceptively familiar object to unravel a world of astonishing connections and fascinating science and history. From sneakers, ice cream, coffee and cosmetics to everything in between, Jeff uncovers how even the simplest things have incredible, sometimes whimsical back stories. Through the prism of Jeff’s curious and witty mind, nothing is as it seems. These “modern marvels” are so commonplace that we often take them for granted…but Jeff Goldblum does not.

Last Updated: 9/25/2024Network: Disney+Status: Ended
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Dance
star
6.76
51 votes

#1 - Dance

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/12/2021

Jeff Goldblum does a grand jeté into the world of DANCE. He spins into a roller disco with some four-wheeled enthusiasts, foxtrots with a new flippered friend, pops and locks with some Gen Z celebrities and struts right into the heart of a ferocious dance battle.

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Motorcycles
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7.05
42 votes

#2 - Motorcycles

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/19/2022

Jeff challenges preconceived notions of bikers. From a cliché-busting all-woman club to the cutting-edge customization of electric motorcycles and the awe-inspiring journeys of one disabled motorcycling champion, Jeff will help us appreciate the freedom of the road. Liberty is truly an inclusive state of mind!

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Puzzles
star
7.07
41 votes

#3 - Puzzles

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/19/2022

Jeff puts his brain to the test as he embarks on an adventure with some bona fide geniuses to discover our fascination with puzzles. From working with a team of escape room enthusiasts and landing planes to a wild jazz improvisation session with Shimon, a marimba-playing robot, Jeff discovers how puzzles are more than just a hobby; they are the means through which we solve some of life’s greatest problems.

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BBQ
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7.10
96 votes

#4 - BBQ

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/2019

Jeff Goldblum embarks on a mouth-watering tour of all things BBQ and discovers a whole new subculture and language behind this primordial culinary tradition. He joins the BBQ Pit Boys for a Connecticut cookout and visits a cutting-edge farm facility to learn about an unusual meat alternative –insects! Jeff then puts his new skills to the test as his grills up a July 4th feast.

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Jewelry
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7.12
73 votes

#5 - Jewelry

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/24/2020

Jeff learns all that glitters is ‘gold’ when he takes a shimmering journey to unveil the extravagant joy of JEWELRY, including a visit to the jewelry masters who craft custom gold-and-diamond-encrusted Grillz for wealthy celebrity clients. He also discovers how sparkles play a large role at an Indian wedding; visits the HQ of a diamond foundry; and gets swept up in a New Orleans street parade.

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Coffee
star
7.18
77 votes

#6 - Coffee

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/3/2020

Jeff Goldblum is buzzed about COFFEE as he learns the secrets behind its popularity and ubiquity. From driving cattle on the Texan plains to enjoying a late-night cup of Joe and meeting the brains behind ‘Latte Art,' Jeff delves into a drink that's becoming both an art and a science, while he also plays a crucial role in facilitating social interaction.

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Bikes
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7.19
85 votes

#7 - Bikes

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/20/2019

Jeff Goldblum pedals through the world of BIKES as he investigates this transportation transformation and the future of mobility. From witnessing jaw-dropping stunts of BMX riders to visiting the cutting-edge facilities of Specialized Bikes, Jeff investigates how this old mode of transport is heading in new directions. He commits himself to discover what bikes truly mean to their owners.

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Ice Cream
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7.20
156 votes

#8 - Ice Cream

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2019

Jeff Goldblum takes his taste buds on a delectable trip within the world of ICE CREAM! He forages for ingredients in the wild and serves the treat from a van at the Las Vegas Rockabilly Festival. Jeff’s curiosity also introduces him to the legendary Ben & Jerry. He discovers a deep connection between humans and food and the power of nostalgia at an ice-cream social aboard a US Navy aircraft carrier.

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Tattoos
star
7.21
122 votes

#9 - Tattoos

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2019

Jeff Goldblum gets under the skin of the TATTOO community and discovers a world of passionate artists, deep history and eccentric personalities. He spends a day at one of the largest tattoo conventions in the world; meets a Hawaiian tattoo master who saved an ancient tradition; and learns the power of “smart tattoos.” Jeff drops in on Pittsburgh’s “Jeff Goldblum Day,” where devoted fans celebrate Jeff with themed tattoos, and to their surprise and delight, he takes up the needle himself.

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Backyards
star
7.24
34 votes

#10 - Backyards

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/19/2022

Jeff measures perfectly manicured lawns and sets sail with swashbuckling pirates before scaling some of the tallest trees in the world and linking up with the Wood Wide Web. Along the way, Jeff also helps a community garden and discovers how nurturing nature helps plants and humans to grow together.

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Birthdays
star
7.24
38 votes

#11 - Birthdays

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/19/2022

Jeff unwraps the weird and wacky ways we celebrate birthdays. From attending a heart-warming birthday party to partaking in some daredevil deeds with a septuagenarian, Jeff discovers why these special days are so memorable while making memories of his own … by walking across burning hot coals.

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Gaming
star
7.25
106 votes

#12 - Gaming

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/13/2019

Jeff Goldblum plugs into the world of GAMING as he discovers that video games are far more than a mindless past time. From the high-octane world of e-sports to game-design sound engineering and Live Action Role Roleplay (LARP), Jeff witnesses how gaming can be a vehicle for empathy, cooperation, and confidence-building, which has an impact far beyond the virtual sphere.

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Sneakers
star
7.27
218 votes

#13 - Sneakers

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/12/2019

Jeff Goldblum sets out to investigate the multi-billion-dollar industry of SNEAKERS that’s transformed into an expansive phenomenon. His journey includes the basketball court, the country’s sneaker convention – Sneaker Con – and Adidas’ high-tech labs. Finally, he meets “The Shoe Surgeon” Dominic Ciambrone, who makes a customized sneaker fit for Jeff’s feet only.

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Cosmetics
star
7.33
73 votes

#14 - Cosmetics

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/10/2020

Jeff Goldblum faces the truth about COSMETICS and discovers that it is a vehicle for both embracing who you are or becoming someone else entirely. From taking a crash course on all things cosmetic and learning the spiritual meaning behind Native American face designs to getting groovy at a drag-queen show, Jeff gets to the root of why the world is crazy for COSMETICS.

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Monsters
star
7.35
52 votes

#15 - Monsters

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/12/2021

Jeff discovers the frightening truth behind why we love to be scared: We need monsters in our lives. Without them, the world would be a whole lot more terrifying.

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RVs
star
7.36
80 votes

#16 - RVs

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/27/2019

Jeff Goldblum rolls into the RV capital of the world to investigate the unique mode of transport and the lifestyle that goes with it. He witnesses the RV Summer Super Show; tours an RV manufacturing factory; and rides with a family who has chosen to live permanently on the road. Through it all, he ponders the conflict between our need for stability and desire to roam free.

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Denim
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7.36
102 votes

#17 - Denim

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/29/2019

Jeff Goldblum slips into the tight-fitting world of DENIM to explore its transformation from a workman's uniform to an empowering statement of identity. He adventures down abandoned mine shafts with "Indiana Jeans;" seeks out vintage denim at America's biggest flea market; and joins Texan denim-clad line dancers all while he uncovers the fascinating history of the garment that took over the world.

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Tiny Things
star
7.38
45 votes

#18 - Tiny Things

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/19/2022

Jeff Goldblum grabs his magnifying glass for a close-up at our love of tiny things. From discovering how LEGOs help kids to be adults and adults to be kids to cooking a gourmet meal for a panel of discerning judges and diving for some marvelous microorganisms, Jeff reveals there’s more to small stuff than toys and cuteness. These miniatures actually shape the world around us.

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Fireworks
star
7.40
48 votes

#19 - Fireworks

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/12/2021

Now a billion-dollar industry, Jeff learns the fireworks business is booming as he encounters pyrotechnics superfans and gets a private audience with the "First Family of Fireworks".

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Dogs
star
7.49
57 votes

#20 - Dogs

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/12/2021

Jeff Goldblum gets acquainted with man’s best friend and uncovers our obsession with DOGS.

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Pools
star
7.50
72 votes

#21 - Pools

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/17/2020

Jeff Goldblum takes a dip into the world of POOLS and follows his curiosity about its impact and ability to break boundaries. Jeff’s journey includes experiencing an LA water park, an aqua-therapy center and NASA’s neutral buoyancy lab, where he discovers firsthand the unique qualities of water and our relationship to it. He even tries his hand at synchronized swim routines in the process.

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Magic
star
7.58
52 votes

#22 - Magic

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/12/2021

Prepare to be amazed as Jeff Goldblum investigates the ancient secrets of MAGIC. Jeff learns some mind-bending tricks from Las Vegas icons Penn & Teller and has his perception of reality destroyed by viral superstar Zach King.

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