TV series
How To with John Wilson
2020–2023, English, on HBO. Created by John Wilson.
Hey, New York.
In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on relatable topics. The awkward contradictions of modern life are eased by Wilson’s candid, unpolished commentary. Building upon Wilson’s previously released "how to" short films, each episode takes wildly unexpected turns but is grounded in John's refreshing honesty.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 18
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 2023
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Where to watch How To with John Wilson
How To with John Wilson is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Latest episode
S3 E6: How to Track Your Package
Aired 1 September 2023
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- John WilsonCreator
- John WilsonSelf · 18 ep
- Kyle MacLachlanSelf (Swiping MetroCard on the Subway) · 1 ep
- Liz SchackSelf · 1 ep
- YanjaaSelf · 1 ep
- Mariska HargitaySelf · 1 ep
- Christopher MeloniSelf · 1 ep
- Maggie GyllenhaalSelf · 1 ep
- Martha StewartSelf · 1 ep
- Michael BloombergSelf · 1 ep
- Elon MuskSelf (uncredited) · 1 ep
- Ron HowardSelf (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 October 2020
- Last aired
- 1 September 2023
- Network
- HBO
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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How To with John Wilson: quick answers
Is How To with John Wilson worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 145 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of How To with John Wilson are there?
How To with John Wilson has 3 seasons and 18 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is How To with John Wilson finished?
Yes. How To with John Wilson ended in 2023, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is How To with John Wilson on?
How To with John Wilson is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
How To with John Wilson parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
How To with John Wilson is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like How To with John Wilson?
If you liked How To with John Wilson, try Penn & Teller: Bull!, Nathan for You, The Rehearsal.
Who created How To with John Wilson?
How To with John Wilson was created by John Wilson and stars John Wilson, Kyle MacLachlan, Liz Schack.