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Season 1

  • S01E01 When Will You Die

    • April 22, 2013
    • National Geographic

    Scientists now believe that your genetic makeup accounts for only about 25 percent of your potential life expectancy…and that means 75 percent of the rest of your life is up to you! Host Jake Porway helps you figure out when you're going to die – or, at least, find out more about your life expectancy! See how the hand you're dealt at birth can affect how long you can live and what you can do to change your odds. Want to know how? You'll just have to play The Numbers Game to find out.

  • S01E02 Will You Make a Million

    • April 29, 2013
    • National Geographic

    What would you do for a million dollars? Find out the stats that affect your odds for getting rich. Data scientist and host Jake Porway explores how you can grow your bank account through entertaining experiments, cutting edge facts and real-life scenarios. Think that failure, procrastination and napping will stop you from becoming a millionaire? Think again. We'll give you the numbers and clues to your odds of making a million.

  • S01E03 What Drives You Crazy

    • May 6, 2013
    • National Geographic

    From your co-workers to grating sounds to the obnoxious guy texting in his car ahead of you, we all have our list of what drives us mad. The world around us may be crazy, but do we have to be? Fasten your seatbelts as host, and data scientist Jake Porway explores the science and numbers behind daily stresses, everyday annoyances and pet peeves that can drive us crazy. We'll help you see how to read the signs of whether you are losing it and give clues, news and the answers on how to deal.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Could You Be a Hero?

    • March 24, 2014
    • National Geographic

    The second-season opener explores the statistical likelihood of being a hero.

  • S02E02 Are You a Sucker?

    • March 31, 2014
    • National Geographic

    Stats on gullibility and tips on how to avoid scams.

  • S02E03 Are You Desirable?

    • April 7, 2014
    • National Geographic

    The science behind attraction and tips for improving one's desirability.

  • S02E04 Are You a Jerk?

    • April 14, 2014
    • National Geographic

    The pros and cons of assertive behavior and tips for utilizing rudeness in order to benefit in social scenarios.

  • S02E05 Are You a Big Liar?

    • April 21, 2014
    • National Geographic

    Ninety-two percent of people have admitted to lying during their lifetime, and those other 8 percent ... well, we're not so sure about them. The truth is — we lie. But why? Jake demonstrates that lying isn't always about getting what we want, nor is it necessarily mean-spirited. But lying is prevalent, so he'll show you how to spot a lie to avoid getting duped.

  • S02E06 How Tough Are You?

    • June 9, 2014
    • National Geographic

    Do you have courage? Confidence? Commitment to a goal? If you do, you might be tougher than you think. Jake reveals that toughness is about more than just strength and shows how to boost your natural fortitude to become tough as nails.

  • S02E07 Could You Be the Boss?

    • June 9, 2014
    • National Geographic

    Jake Porway shows you the science behind true boss-level leadership, revealing the two top traits of the best bosses and giving you the inside scoop on how to pick the perfect team.

  • S02E08 Are You Superstitious?

    • June 9, 2014
    • National Geographic

    The codes that can help your brains health.

  • S02E09 Can You Get What You Want?

    • June 16, 2014
    • National Geographic

    Ever wondered why some people seem naturally convincing? Data scientist Jake Porway reveals the secrets persuasive people use to talk their way out of trouble and into triumph.

  • S02E10 Are You a Risk Taker?

    • June 16, 2014
    • National Geographic

    Risk taking is assessed by the pros and cons using statistics.

  • S02E11 Could You Survive A Zombie Apocalypse?

    • June 16, 2014
    • National Geographic

    Whether you're facing the end of the world, a zombie apocalypse or a blackout, data scientist Jake Porway has the numbers you need to survive any disaster.

  • S02E12 Can Cracking Codes Change Your Life?

    • June 23, 2014
    • National Geographic

    National Treasure, The Da Vinci Code, Indiana Jones – what do these movies have in common? All require their heroes to solve intricate puzzles to find the treasure and save the day.