Quick answer · Season 3
Explained is a documentary series from Netflix, running from 2018 to 2021 with 3 seasons and 44 episodes. Explained has ended. Its final episode aired on October 15, 2021.
- U.S. premiere
- July 16, 2021
- Where
- Netflix
- Time
- Not announced
- Episodes
- 14
- Finale
- October 15, 2021
Where to watch Explained season 3 in the U.S.
Season 3 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 2 | Royalty | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 3 | Flags | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 4 | Dogs | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 5 | The End of Oil | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 6 | Chess | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 7 | Your Skin | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 8 | Apologies | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 9 | Hurricanes | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 10 | Plastic Surgery | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 11 | Dance Crazes | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 12 | Time | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 13 | Country Music | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 14 | Fairy Tales | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About Explained
Explained is a documentary series from Netflix, running from 2018 to 2021 with 3 seasons and 44 episodes. Explained has ended. Its final episode aired on October 15, 2021.
Season 3: Season 3 of Explained aired from July 16, 2021 to October 15, 2021 on Netflix (14 episodes).
- Network / service: Netflix (first aired May 23, 2018)
- Official site: netflix.com
All seasons
Season 3
Season completeSeason 3 of Explained aired from July 16, 2021 to October 15, 2021 on Netflix (14 episodes).
Season 2
Season completeSeason 2 of Explained aired from September 26, 2019 to November 28, 2019 on Netflix (10 episodes).
Season 1
Season completeSeason 1 of Explained aired from May 23, 2018 to September 19, 2018 on Netflix (20 episodes).
Common questions
How many seasons of Explained are there?
Explained has 3 seasons and 44 episodes listed, airing from May 23, 2018 to October 15, 2021.
Is Explained cancelled or ended?
Explained has ended. Its final episode aired on October 15, 2021.
Where can I watch Explained?
Explained is Netflix's own series, so every season streams on Netflix. Paid subscription (ad-supported and ad-free plans).
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