All Episodes of History of Swear Words

Season 1

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  7.1/10647 votes

  F**k

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2021

  The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.

  Director: Christopher D'Elia

  Writer: Bellamie Blackstone

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  6.9/10406 votes

  D**k

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/5/2021

  You can have one or you can be one. But how did an unassuming nickname for "Richard" become one of our most popular swear words?

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  6.8/10498 votes

  Sh*t

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/2021

  With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  6.8/10364 votes

  Damn

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/5/2021

  Though quite mild when compared with its profane brethren, "damn" has maintained its meaning from biblical times and can still pack a punch even today.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  6.6/10385 votes

  Pu**y

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/5/2021

  From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  6.5/10466 votes

  Bitch

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/5/2021

  Though it literally means "female dog," in recent years, some women have started to reclaim the "B word" as a term of strength and solidarity.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown