The Numbers Game S02E01-E05 (2014)

Money. Sex. Marriage. Mortality. In each episode, data scientist Jake Porway tackles one of life’s most daunting topics revealing the surprising science behind them. From mind-bending stats, hilarious man on the street experiments, and interactive game play, this show delivers the answers to life’s mysteries and gives you the tools to help take charge of your destiny and change your life forever.

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Season 2, Episode 1 “Could You Be A Hero″
In the premiere episode, Jake proves that heroes aren’t necessarily the biggest or strongest among us. They can be everyday people, and something as simple as volunteering can increase the chances of becoming a hero by 33 percent. According to statistics, 1 in 5 people will be a hero during their lifetime. You’ll learn what it takes to be a hero, how to hone two vital heroic skills and how to control your body’s hero chemical in order to be ready, whenever duty calls.

Season 2, Episode 2 “Are You a Sucker?″
Jake has all the stats to teach you how to spare yourself the embarrassment of being a sucker just in time for April Fools’ Day. He’ll reveal how to dodge the double-crosses and spot the scams. Jake delves into the characteristics that make people gullible. But he’ll also reveal some top-secret ways that being a sucker can actually be good for your productivity and your happiness.

Season 2, Episode 3 “Are You Desirable″
Jake is letting you in on all the key secrets to increasing your own physical hotness. For instance, there’s a single accessory that can make you appear more intelligent and there’s one grooming tip that can make you 45 percent more attractive to hiring managers. Jake will show you how attractiveness can make you happier, healthier and wealthier. Then you’ll learn the tools to be more physically and socially desirable, giving you the ability to change your life — without changing your face.

Season 2, Episode 4 “Are You a Jerk″
Being a jerk could earn you nearly $10,000 more at work, and less-agreeable employees are more likely to be promoted than their nice-guy coworkers. This episode will show you how to tap into the benefits of being a jerk without making a long list of enemies. Jake breaks down what makes someone a grade-A jerk versus an average nice guy, and hammers out the pros and cons of each. Then he’ll reveal exactly when to be rude, and when not to be, to reap the best rewards in your life.

Season 2, Episode 5 “Are You a Big Liar?″
The show takes look at the statistics behind lying and what causes people do it.