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Human Discoveries

2019 · 1 season, 10 episodes · miniseries

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Seasons and episodes Human Discoveries

Season scores: TMDB, out of 10.

Season 1

2019 · 10 episodes · about 4h · 1.0/10

Still: And Then They Discovered Fire1. And Then They Discovered Fire22 min · 1.0/10

With their camp threatened by a murderous tiger, Jane sees a chance for gender equality, while Gary invents - underwear. Also, they discover fire.

Still: And Then They Got Drunk2. And Then They Got Drunk22 min

For the first time in history, the camp has the morning off from hunting and gathering. The possibilities for human achievement are endless. So they discover alcohol and get hammered.

Still: And Then They Lost Fire3. And Then They Lost Fire22 min

After a rainstorm soaks the campsite, Jane leads a group, including a woefully unprepared Gary, on a dangerous quest to find dry wood. This leaves Marsh with a captive audience, and a chance to share the greatest story ever told.

Still: And Then They Defined the Relationship4. And Then They Defined the Relationship22 min

Gary sets out to define humanity's first relationship, while Minerva tries to arm everyone in the camp with spears.

Still: And Then They Became Best Friends5. And Then They Became Best Friends22 min

After an elk saves his life, Ugg experiments with being a vegetarian. No one cares. Especially Gary and Trog, who are busy defining their relationship.

6. And Then They Had Guests22 min

Jane and Gary host the world's first exclusive party. But when a mysterious stranger collapses in their cave, the camp must address what it means to belong.

7. And Then They Almost Died22 min

After falling into the comfort of their relationship, a near-death experience makes Jane and Gary wonder if comfort is a good thing. Trog, sees his reflection in the world's first mirror and is not pleased by his appearance.

8. And Then They Played a Game22 min

In an effort to find a low-key, relaxing activity, Gary invents the first sport. Which leads the camp to discover competition, anger, divisiveness, and of course, violence.

9. And Then They Discovered the Wheel22 min

Upset he's not rewarded for inventing the wheel, Trog sets out to profit from his discovery, accidentally inventing the modern economy. Gary and Jane become poor immediately.

10. And Then They Had a Funeral22 min

Gary contracts a fatal rash, forcing him to confront his mortality. As expected, he deals with it maturely, demanding everyone in camp celebrate his legacy at the world's first funeral.

Season summaries1 season, 10 episodes

Season 1

2019 · 10 episodes · about 4h · TMDB 1.0

1 season, 10 episodes, about 4h in total, from July 16, 2019 to September 3, 2019. Episodes run about 22 min.

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What is it about? Human Discoveries

A group of friends living at the dawn of human civilization are the first to discover necessities like fire and the wheel. We'll watch as they stumble onto humanity's best, and worst, innovations. Art. Alcohol. Fashion. Racism. Small talk. And, much to their confusion, monogamy.

Genres: animation, comedy.

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Details Human Discoveries

Poster: Human Discoveries
First episode
July 16, 2019
Last episode
September 3, 2019
Status
miniseries
Network
Facebook Watch
Country
United States
Original language
English
Rating
TV-14
Studios
ShadowMachine, Ninjas Runnin' Wild Productions

Frequently asked questions

How many seasons does Human Discoveries have?

1 season, 10 episodes. The last episode aired September 3, 2019.

Who’s in Human Discoveries?

Anna Kendrick, Zac Efron, Jillian Bell, Lamorne Morris, James Adomian, Stephanie Beatriz, Ed Begley Jr., Sam Richardson, Paul Scheer, and Lisa Kudrow.

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