This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.
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Netflix
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- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes aired
- 6
- Latest aired
- S01E01
- Total runtime
- 2h
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S01E01 F**k
January 5 · 20min find the promo
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The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.
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S01E02 Sh*t
January 5 · 20min find the promo
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With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.
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S01E03 Bitch
January 5 · 20min find the promo
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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.
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S01E04 D**k
January 5 · 20min find the promo
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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?
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S01E05 Pu**y
January 5 · 20min find the promo
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From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.
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S01E06 Damn
January 5 · 20min find the promo
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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.