[HBO] HD. 'How To Make Small Talk.' Series Premiere. John Wilson reflects on the balancing act of making--and redirecting--casual conversation.

John offers a unique history of New York's hideous yet sprawling network of overhead protection, otherwise known as scaffolding - and contemplates what it might take to reduce its nearly 300-mile eyesore presently overtaking the city.

John taps into his Memory Palace for an unforgettable exploration into our ability - or inability - to remember things.

While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.

John attempts to make sense of the intricacies - and fairness practices - behind the complex art of splitting the check.

To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish.