Smartypants — Season 2
Get smart, the dumb way.
About this season
Join more secret gatherings of the Smartypants Society! Host Rekha Shankar welcomes new and returning members to share their bold ideas, controversial takes, and unhinged theories in a series of presentations that will change everything you thought you knew about the world.
Episodes (16)
1. Standardization, Dogs, Procrastination
5.5Aired 6 March 2025 • 36 min
Trapp standardizes English regionalisms. Arasha presents why dogs aren't cute. Jeremy reveals how to procrastinate well.
2. Food Captain, Names, Action Star
4.3Aired 20 March 2025 • 37 min
Jess explains why you need a food captain. Waleed instructs how to name a baby. Becca becomes a hero.
3. Hip Hop, Intimacy, Hot Dogs
4.0Aired 3 April 2025 • 32 min
James connects hip hop to finances. Elaine makes intimacy bases. Caldwell wants a hot dog anywhere.
4. February, Concerts, Monsters
Aired 17 April 2025 • 30 min
Emma cancels February. Jess explains why concerts suck. Jon criticizes sexy monsters.
5. Grocery Stores, Society, Parents
7.0Aired 1 May 2025 • 34 min
Hank organizes grocery stores. Paul improves society. Lorena bets on her parents' attention.
6. Crows, Anime, Parties
Aired 15 May 2025 • 38 min
Vinny teaches crow history. Ryan swipes right on otakus. Katie reveals how to be the best guest.
7. Bullying, Bedbugs, Kissing
5.5Aired 29 May 2025 • 38 min
Kristen justifies bullying kids. Phil demystifies bedbugs. Ify advocates for kissing the homies.
8. Second Families, Sacagawea, Linda Hamilton
5.5Aired 12 June 2025 • 33 min
Lily supports gender equality. Tai honors a Native American icon. Cameron praises Sarah Connor.
9. Uniforms, Therapy, Reboots
6.0Aired 26 June 2025 • 39 min
David promotes uniforms. Alexis tricks men to get therapy. Demi pitches his reboot for "Big."
10. Smoking, Movies, Cooking
7.5Aired 10 July 2025 • 36 min
Siobhan argues teens should smoke. Joan champions mouse cinema. Hector explains why cooking sucks.
11. Outer Space, Child Labor, The Alphabet
Aired 24 July 2025 • 39 min
Alyssa thinks exploring space is useless. Max defends child labor. Ele finds the sexiest letter.
12. Cereal Mascots, Categorization, Cult Classics
Aired 7 August 2025 • 31 min
Jiavani rebrands cereal mascots. Chad examines personality tests. Courtney raves over Grease 2.
13. Dinner Parties, Variants, Men
7.0Aired 21 August 2025 • 37 min
Anna throws the perfect dinner party. Shayne battles himself. Jordan investigates men for lesbians.
14. Stereotypes, Tardiness, Reality TV
Aired 4 September 2025 • 40 min
Peter explores Asian excellence. Mano ends lateness. Izzy celebrates The Real Housewives.
15. Puzzles, Siblings, Mysteries
Aired 18 September 2025 • 34 min
Anna evaluates word puzzles. Priscilla rates sibling combos. Chris solves the ultimate mystery.
16. Cut for Time: Secret Agenda Items
Aired 2 October 2025 • 22 min
Take a look at all the secret agenda items that were cut from season 2 of Smartypants.