The Best Episodes Directed By Morgan Neville

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Christoph Niemann: Illustration

   S1:E12/10/2017

   From New Yorker covers to Instagram sketches, illustrator Christoph Niemann plays with abstraction and interactivity -- and questions authenticity.

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   9.5/10(2 votes)

   #2 - Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

   S1:E42/10/2017

   Architect Bjarke Ingels unites function, fantasy and sustainability in “pragmatic utopian” designs like a clean power plant topped with a ski slope.

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #3 - Then

   S1:E13/28/2024

   Steve Martin's meteoric rise was no easy feat. After early struggles, he went on to revolutionize standup—then walked away at 35.

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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #4 - Now

   S1:E23/28/2024

   Now in the golden years of his career, Martin is busier than ever. He retraces the transformation that led to happiness in his art and personal life.

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   7.4/10(5 votes)

   #5 - Sampling

   S1:E27/30/2021

   The debate rages on—is sampling tribute or theft? One thing's clear: It better be funky. Mark, Paul McCartney, and DJ Premier dig in.

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   5.5/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Fried Chicken

   S1:E62/23/2018

   Dave learns the tricks to making Nashville hot chicken, scopes out KFC's China menu and delves into the loaded history of soul food.

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   5.5/10(2 votes)

   #7 - Truth or Consequences?

   S1:E29/18/2024

   Preserving truth in an era of misinformation is challenging. Bill traces the life cycle and impact of conspiracy theories, with insights from Lady Gaga.

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   #8 - Stuffed

   S1:E82/23/2018

   Time for the ultimate showdown: Italian stuffed pasta vs. Asian dumplings. Will xiaolongbao or tortellini carry the day?

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