History of Swear Words


An education in expletives: the history lesson you didn’t know you needed hosted by Nicolas Cage. A loud and proudly profane series that explores the origins, pop culture-usage, science and cultural impact of curse words.
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Streaming availability last updated: 03:03:02 AM, 06/19/2025 PST
More Information on History of Swear Words
An education in expletives: the history lesson you didn’t know you needed hosted by Nicolas Cage. A loud and proudly profane series that explores the origins, pop culture-usage, science and cultural impact of curse words. History of Swear Words featuring Nicolas Cage has one or more episodes streaming with subscription on Netflix, and streaming with subscription on Netflix with Ads. It's a comedy and documentary show with 6 episodes over 1 season. History of Swear Words is still airing with no announced date for the next episode or season.
Self - Host
Nicolas Cage
Executive Producer
Joe Farrell


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I just didn't like the format. It was tidbits of historical detail filled in with a lot of useless commentary.


EPISODE GUIDE
History of Swear Words Season 1 Overview
Jan 5, 2021 - Jan 5, 2021Season 1 of History of Swear Words has 6 episodes that are available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads.
History of Swear Words Season 1 Episodes

S01 E06Damn
Jan 5, 2021Though quite mild when compared with its profane brethren, "damn" has maintained its meaning from biblical times and can still...
S01 E06 of History of Swear Words is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads.

S01 E05 Pussy
Jan 5, 2021From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the...
S01 E05 of History of Swear Words is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads.

S01 E04 Dick
Jan 5, 2021You can have one or you can be one. But how did an unassuming nickname for "Richard" become one of...
S01 E04 of History of Swear Words is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix with Ads.