Discover the best and most memorable episodes of The Mind, Explained, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
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.
★ 7.9/10
(210 votes)
#2
How to Focus
S2:E1
So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.
★ 7.7/10
(520 votes)
#3
Memory
S1:E1
How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.
★ 7.7/10
(416 votes)
#4
Anxiety
S1:E3
Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.
★ 7.7/10
(398 votes)
#5
Mindfulness
S1:E4
Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.
★ 7.6/10
(436 votes)
#6
Dreams
S1:E2
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?
★ 7.5/10
(166 votes)
#7
Personality
S2:E3
Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.
★ 7.5/10
(142 votes)
#8
Creativity
S2:E4
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.
★ 7.5/10
(166 votes)
#9
Brainwashing
S2:E5
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.
★ 7.1/10
(163 votes)
#10
Teenage Brain
S2:E2
Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.
★ 7.1/10
(163 votes)
#1
Teenage Brain
S2:E2
Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.
★ 7.5/10
(166 votes)
#2
Personality
S2:E3
Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.
★ 7.5/10
(142 votes)
#3
Creativity
S2:E4
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.
★ 7.5/10
(166 votes)
#4
Brainwashing
S2:E5
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.
★ 7.6/10
(436 votes)
#5
Dreams
S1:E2
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?
★ 7.7/10
(520 votes)
#6
Memory
S1:E1
How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.
★ 7.7/10
(416 votes)
#7
Anxiety
S1:E3
Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.
★ 7.7/10
(398 votes)
#8
Mindfulness
S1:E4
Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.
★ 7.9/10
(210 votes)
#9
How to Focus
S2:E1
So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.
★ 8.0/10
(424 votes)
#10
Psychedelics
S1:E5
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.
★ 7.7/10
(520 votes)
Memory
S1:E1
How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.
★ 7.6/10
(436 votes)
Dreams
S1:E2
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?
★ 7.7/10
(416 votes)
Anxiety
S1:E3
Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.
★ 7.7/10
(398 votes)
Mindfulness
S1:E4
Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.
★ 8.0/10
(424 votes)
Psychedelics
S1:E5
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.
★ 7.9/10
(210 votes)
How to Focus
S2:E1
So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.
★ 7.1/10
(163 votes)
Teenage Brain
S2:E2
Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.
★ 7.5/10
(166 votes)
Personality
S2:E3
Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.
★ 7.5/10
(142 votes)
Creativity
S2:E4
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.
★ 7.5/10
(166 votes)
Brainwashing
S2:E5
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.