Were You Raised By Wolves?
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Second Helpings: Eating Baguettes in France, Spitting Wine at Tastings, Returning Gifts to Guests, and More
39 mins; March 30, 2026
Leaking Phone Numbers, Venting About Registries, Requesting the 'Man of the House,' and More
30 mins; March 23, 2026
Very Special 300th Episode Extravaganza
86 hours 50 mins; March 16, 2026
Getting Married on Fridays, Putting In-Laws to Work, Singing Foreign National Anthems, and More
26 mins; March 09, 2026
Closing Letters Properly, Feeding Finicky Visitors, Blinding Fellow Drivers, and More
45 mins; March 02, 2026
Dropping State Names, Double-Thanking for Gifts, Arriving at Funerals Early, and More
25 mins; February 23, 2026
Second Helpings: Faking Wedding Start Times, Asking for Gifts Back, Clipping Nails in Church, and More
24 mins; February 16, 2026
Herding Sheep in Iceland, Watching Hockey Respectfully, Hailing Cabs in Winter, and More
34 mins; February 09, 2026
Waiting on Forgotten Gifts, Noticing New Wigs, Gossiping About Monarchs, and More
25 mins; February 02, 2026
Jumping Over Babies, Asking Callers to Announce Themselves, Giving Plants Without Pots, and More
41 mins; January 26, 2026
Dressing for Vague Galas, Pushing In Dining Chairs, Taking Cookies Prematurely, and More
35 mins; January 19, 2026
Apologizing in Mongolia, Speaking for Other People, Lying to Waiters, and More
41 mins; January 12, 2026
Enduring Dishes You Dislike, Managing Ungrateful Gift Recipients, Acknowledging Victories Without Praise, and More
26 mins; January 05, 2026
Second Helpings: Ordering Espresso in Italy, Asking for a Raise, Deflecting Rude Questions, and More
42 mins; December 29, 2025
Second Helpings: Watching Kalle Anka, Receiving Compliments, Bringing Empty Containers to Restaurants, and More
40 mins; December 22, 2025
Setting Dessert Cutlery Correctly, Attending New Year’s Eve Parties, Deflecting Donation Requests, and More
44 mins; December 15, 2025
Curbing Phones at Dinner, Inviting Near-Strangers to Baby Showers, "Participating" in Hot Air Balloon Trips, and More
26 mins; December 08, 2025
Pluralizing Names on Cards, Tipping Mariachi Bands, Wrapping Other People's Gifts, and More
35 mins; December 01, 2025
Offering Unsolicited Botox, Photographing Hospital Patients, Using Pre-Divorce Stationery, and More
28 mins; November 24, 2025
Adding "Carriages" to Invitations, Making Animal Sounds at Dinner, Alleging Underbaked Brownies, and More
43 mins; November 17, 2025
Selling Soap to Wedding Guests, Eating Wine Corks, Tipping Hospital Valets, and More
27 mins; November 10, 2025
Spotting Americans Abroad, Declining to Go Horseback Riding, Singing on Airplanes, and More
43 mins; November 03, 2025
Decoding "Mountain Formal," Pacifying Picky Houseguests, Sharing Sushi Platters, and More
26 mins; October 27, 2025
Second Helpings: Enjoying a Fika in Sweden, Staying at Bed & Breakfasts, Telling Guests What Not To Bring, and More
38 mins; October 20, 2025
Second Helpings: Picking the Correct Utensil for Mac and Cheese, Spelling Like an Australian, Lingering Past Closing Time, and More
28 mins; October 13, 2025
Wiping Fingers With a Yubifuki, Dining at Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Calling Strangers “Pal,” and More
35 mins; October 06, 2025
Hosting Surprise Houseguests, Correcting Misspelled Signs, Sending Late Sympathy Cards, and More
27 mins; September 29, 2025
Discovering Bone Dishes, Enduring Waiting Rooms, Texting Wedding Thank-Yous, and More
47 mins; September 22, 2025
Dodging In-Law Requests, Melting Candy Bars in Diapers, Hiding Coffee Truths, and More
28 mins; September 15, 2025
Using Napkins in Italy, Changing Passwords on Friends, Handing Strangers Your Phone, and More
41 mins; September 08, 2025
Anniversary Bonus: Holding Teacups Properly, Escaping Boring People, Clapping for Plane Landings, and More
13 mins; September 01, 2025
Overreacting to Messy Houseguests, Skipping a Friend’s Wedding, Wiping Down Sticky Trucks, and More
29 mins; August 25, 2025
Meeting Amy Vanderbilt, Acknowledging Mysterious Gifts, Retrieving Lost Phones, and More
41 mins; August 18, 2025
Rescuing Lost Chips, Taking Over Parties, Correcting People's Pronunciation, and More
23 mins; August 11, 2025
Saving Seats in Singapore, Avoiding Unnecessary Meetings, Bringing Your Own Sodas, and More
40 mins; August 04, 2025
Pouring Water Like Wine, Breaking Up Before Weddings, Tossing Hair on Floors, and More
37 mins; July 28, 2025
Inviting Thirteen Guests, Attending Pool Parties, Hogging Laundry Machines, and More
39 mins; July 21, 2025
Second Helpings: Demanding Birthday Cake, Putting Time Limits on Meals, Getting Nosy at the Pharmacy, and More
27 mins; July 14, 2025
Second Helpings: Showing Up Empty-Handed, Riding French Elevators, Having Nice Weekends, and More
36 mins; July 07, 2025
Abandoning Dinner Guests, Running Into Former Students, Singing Happy Birthday, and More
31 mins; June 30, 2025
Responding to Invitations, Enjoying Tennis, Dipping French Fries, and More
47 mins; June 23, 2025
Brushing Teeth in Airports, Taking Dessert from Buffets, Handling Unwanted Vacation Guests, and More
32 mins; June 16, 2025
Flipping Over Cutlery, Making Friends in Kindergarten, Choosing Cup Holders, and More
41 mins; June 09, 2025
Mowing Lawns Without Asking, Coordinating Invitation Responses, Dressing for Theme Weddings, and More
39 mins; June 02, 2025
Second Helpings: Crashing White House Weddings, Stealing Flowers From Neighbors, Charging Phones In Public, and More
44 mins; May 26, 2025
Playing Duck Duck Goose, Sending Out-of-Office Emails, Taking Free Food Samples, and More
43 mins; May 19, 2025
Pulling Out Chairs, Sharing Photos with AI, Making Unreasonable Demands, and More
32 mins; May 12, 2025
Seating Dinner Party Guests, Getting Spray Tans, Using Fake Addresses, and More
37 mins; May 05, 2025
Scheduling Times With "Ish," Chewing Food on Calls, Socializing at Galas, and More
26 mins; April 28, 2025
Handling Hot Potatoes, Claiming Seats at Buffets, Talking During Musicals, and More
44 mins; April 21, 2025
Second Helpings: Objecting to Marriages, Watching Strangers' Luggage, Asking for More Chairs, and More
27 mins; April 14, 2025
Second Helpings: Sending Signals With Cutlery, Partying in Art Galleries, Flushing Without Permission, and More
38 mins; April 07, 2025
Waving Back by Mistake, Handling Bad Haircuts, Separating Groceries on Belts, and More
27 mins; March 31, 2025
Vacationing at All-Inclusive Resorts, Demanding Cash at Weddings, Using Other People's Waterpiks, and More
46 mins; March 24, 2025
Bailing on Bad Accommodations, Attending Virtual Housewarmings, Moving Meetings "Up," and More
27 mins; March 17, 2025
Naming Dogs in France, Going to Open Houses, Reading Books in Bathrooms, and More
33 mins; March 10, 2025
Accepting Unwanted Packages, Eating Duplicate Salads, Celebrating Letter Openers, and More
27 mins; March 03, 2025
Complaining in Restaurants, Backing Out of Weddings, Taking People's Airline Seats, and More
47 mins; February 24, 2025
Second Helpings: Dining Late in Spain, Taking Care of Pets, Using Toilet Bowl Brushes, and More
40 mins; February 17, 2025
Bringing Ice to Parties, Ignoring Dungeon Masters’ Quests, Texting at the Movies, and More
27 mins; February 10, 2025
Making Introductions, Attending Super Bowl Parties, Avoiding Bad Salad Dressings, and More
46 mins; February 03, 2025
Ignoring Spouses on Airplanes, Sipping From Cocktail Straws, Using Napkins Outdoors, and More
25 mins; January 27, 2025
Ordering Espresso in Italy, Asking for a Raise, Deflecting Rude Questions, and More
39 mins; January 20, 2025
Remembering Wedding Anniversaries, Throwing Yourself Parties, Examining Other People's Zippers, and More
28 mins; January 13, 2025
Second Helpings: Eating Cake With Ice Cream, Behaving in Movie Theaters, Cutting Nails in Public, and More
36 mins; January 06, 2025
Second Helpings: Buttering Bread Properly, Going on First Dates, Ringing Bells for Service, and More
43 mins; December 30, 2024
Second Helpings: Blasting Holiday Lights, Announcing Weddings in Holiday Cards, Reciprocating Expensive Gifts, and More
28 mins; December 23, 2024
Celebrating Christmas With Fried Chicken, Tipping in Coffee Shops, Showing Gratitude for Gifts, and More
38 mins; December 16, 2024
Gifting Frozen Vegetables, Enjoying Public Restrooms, Obsessing Over Necklaces, and More
28 mins; December 09, 2024
Experiencing Lucha Libre, Perfecting Guest Rooms, Spying On Neighbors, and More
44 mins; December 02, 2024
Hiding From Window Washers, Riding in Rental Cars, Lowering Toilet Lids, and More
25 mins; November 25, 2024
Second Helpings: Mistaking Customers for Employees, Forgetting Previous Introductions, Washing Dishes Before Returning, and More
21 mins; November 18, 2024
Surviving Burning Man, Staring at Tattoos, Sending Extra Holiday Cards, and More
41 mins; November 11, 2024
Handling Stray Hairs, Backing out of Dinner Parties, Tipping for Strangers, and More
26 mins; November 04, 2024
Sitting on Suitcases, Going on Ghost Tours, Being Disappointed by Mahi-Mahi, and More
44 mins; October 28, 2024
Picking People's Brains, Dividing Group Gifts Fairly, Whittling Excessive Guest Lists, and More
33 mins; October 21, 2024
Second Helpings: Squeezing Grapefruits, Paying for Damaged Pans, Photographing Great Danes, and More
38 mins; October 14, 2024
Savoring Soufflés, Responding to Condolence Notes, Keeping Cutlery at Buffets, and More
45 mins; October 07, 2024
Avoiding Dance Videos, Roaming Around in Robes, Enforcing Coaster Usage, and More
23 mins; September 30, 2024
Crossing the Equator, Going Apple Picking, Deciphering Bathroom Signs, and More
37 mins; September 23, 2024
Passing Along Discounts, Letting Toilets Mellow, Avoiding Wearing Black Tie, and More
33 mins; September 16, 2024
Managing Multiple Chopsticks, Behaving at Baggage Claims, Whining About Wedding Menus, and More
37 mins; September 09, 2024
Second Helpings: Feeling Obligated to Babysit, Serving Sliced Lemons, Fixing Friends' Typos, and More
26 mins; September 02, 2024
Second Helpings: Verifying Wedding RSVPs, Hogging Restaurant Gift Certificates, Using Hosts' Expensive Bath Products, and More
27 mins; August 26, 2024
Getting Passive-Aggressive with Tissues, Tossing Spoiled Food, Calling Out Rudeness, and More
27 mins; August 19, 2024
Spitting Watermelon Seeds, Behaving While Bowling, Throwing Spoons on Airplanes, and More
48 mins; August 12, 2024
Demanding Gift Cards, Meeting up With Childhood Friends, Sticking Fingers in Wine Glasses, and More
30 mins; August 05, 2024
Experiencing Finnish Saunas, Leaving Long Voice Notes, Raining on People's Parades, and More
39 mins; July 29, 2024
Knocking on Doors, Handling Overbearing Mothers-In-Law, Cleaning Supermarket Floors, and Much More
24 mins; July 22, 2024
Second Helpings: Wearing Hats, Behaving on Boats, Remembering Song Lyrics, and More
40 mins; July 15, 2024
Second Helpings: Telling Cooks They're Terrible, Leaving Cash on Tables, Handling Wet Laundry, and More
31 mins; July 08, 2024
Sequencing Cream and Jam on Scones, Glancing at Smartwatches, Scowling at Strangers, and More
29 mins; July 01, 2024
Saying "You're Welcome" Unprompted, Cleaning up After Squirrels, Asking Wedding Guests to Bring Ice, and More
29 mins; June 24, 2024
Stealing Parking Spaces, Closing Bathroom Doors, Arriving Late to Classes, and More
35 mins; June 17, 2024
Escaping Unwanted Potlucks, Avoiding Teenaged Guests, Opting Out of Thank You Notes, and More
23 mins; June 10, 2024
Using Bouillon Cups, Surviving Book Clubs, Changing Plans on Guests, and More
35 mins; June 03, 2024
Second Helpings: Sending Wedding Cards to Exes, Being Polite to Smart Speakers, Asking People for Favors, and More
35 mins; May 27, 2024
Faking Wedding Start Times, Asking for Gifts Back, Clipping Nails in Church, and More
22 mins; May 20, 2024
Getting Things Monogrammed, Behaving at Brunch, Requesting Graduation Money, and More
37 mins; May 13, 2024
Removing Shoes on Airplanes, Exiting Weddings Early, Welcoming Guests In, and More
22 mins; May 06, 2024