Brain Games

Synopsis

Get ready to have your mind messed with! "Brain Games" is a groundbreaking series that uses interactive experiments, misdirection and tricks to demonstrate how our brains create the illusion of seamless reality through our memory, through our sensory perception, and how we focus our attention.

First Air Date: 2011-10-09

Last Air Date: 2020-03-02

Number of Seasons: 8

Number of Episodes: 65

Networks: National Geographic

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Top Cast

Jason Silva as Himself - Host
Keegan-Michael Key as Himself - Host
Cara Santa Maria as Self
Neil Patrick Harris as Himself - Host
Kristen Bell as Self
Dax Shepard as Self
Ted Danson as Self
Drew Brees as Self
Anthony Anderson as Self
Marsai Martin as Self

Seasons

Specials (2014) - (4 Episodes)

Season 1 (2011) - (3 Episodes)

Season 2 (2013) - (12 Episodes)

Season 3 (2013) - (10 Episodes)

Season 4 (2014) - (10 Episodes)

Season 5 (2015) - (10 Episodes)

Season 6 (2015) - (6 Episodes)

Season 7 (2016) - (6 Episodes)

Season 8 (2020) - (8 Episodes)

Specials (2014)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Mind vs. Body (2014-09-05)

Your brain and body are connected in countless ways, and some are more mysterious than others. In this episode, we find out which one is in charge. Through a series of interactive games and experiments, you'll learn how your brain tricks your body into doing some pretty silly things - and how factors like fear, age and stress affect both your body and your brain. We'll even teach you a secret about your body's reaction time that you can use to make a quick buck.
Ep. 2: Brain Trust (2014-09-05)

In this episode, we find out if people can trust their own brains. We'll see the many ways your brain deceives you and leads you astray on an almost daily basis. Most of us are willing to pass up free money, yet willingly risk having a stranger destroy our cell phone. You'll learn how you don't always "see" the full picture and why sometimes it's better to trust other people more and yourself a little less. Trust us - your mind will be blown.
Ep. 3: Fair Game (2015-01-12)

This episode examines whether we are wired for compassion or anger — or both. Can you keep your cool when life isn’t fair? In the next hour, you’ll learn how compassion and anger might just be two sides of the same coin, part of a vital system your brain uses to keep you alive.
Ep. 4: Try This at Home (2015-10-26)

Think brainteasers, word games, and visual illusions are fun? If you do, then this special episode of Brain Games is for you! Take these games and try them on your own friends and family to amaze them with how smart YOU are.