Human Discoveries

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2019-07-16

Last Air Date: 2019-09-03

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Networks: Facebook Watch

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Top Cast

Anna Kendrick as Jane (voice)
Zac Efron as Gary (voice)
Jillian Bell as Minerva (voice)
Lamorne Morris as Trog (voice)
James Adomian as Tristan (voice)
Stephanie Beatriz as Beth (voice)
Ed Begley Jr. as Marsh (voice)
Sam Richardson as Bog (voice)
Paul Scheer as Ugg (voice)
Lisa Kudrow as Judy Elk (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: And Then They Discovered Fire (2019-07-16)

With their camp threatened by a murderous tiger, Jane sees a chance for gender equality, while Gary invents - underwear. Also, they discover fire.
Ep. 2: And Then They Got Drunk (2019-07-16)

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.
Ep. 3: And Then They Lost Fire (2019-07-16)

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.
Ep. 4: And Then They Defined the Relationship (2019-07-23)

Gary sets out to define humanity's first relationship, while Minerva tries to arm everyone in the camp with spears.
Ep. 5: And Then They Became Best Friends (2019-07-30)

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.
Ep. 6: And Then They Had Guests (2019-08-06)

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.
Ep. 7: And Then They Almost Died (2019-08-13)

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.
Ep. 8: And Then They Played a Game (2019-08-20)

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.
Ep. 9: And Then They Discovered the Wheel (2019-08-27)

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.
Ep. 10: And Then They Had a Funeral (2019-09-03)

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.