Watch Great Minds with Dan Harmon

2016
1 Season
7.9 (495)

Great Minds with Dan Harmon was a comedic educational show that aired on History from 2016-2017. The show starred Dan Harmon, the creator of the hit TV show Community, as he traveled back in time to meet prominent historical figures and engage in conversations with them to gain insight into their lives and philosophies.

Harmon was joined by his longtime collaborator, Spencer Crittenden, who served as his trusty sidekick and assistant. Together, they navigated through different time periods and met with a variety of historical figures, including Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Ernest Hemingway, among others.

Each episode revolved around a specific historical figure, providing a brief overview of their life and accomplishments before Harmon's time-traveling adventure. Once in the past, Harmon engaged in lively and humorous discussions with each figure, sometimes challenging their beliefs and opinions. The conversations were educational and informative, but also entertaining and engaging, making for an enjoyable viewing experience.

The show also featured segments that explored the historical figure's legacy and influence, as well as humorous skits that added a comedic element to the show. Steven Levy, a technology journalist, also appeared on the show to provide additional context and perspective on the historical figures' impact on the world.

Overall, Great Minds with Dan Harmon was a unique and creative show that combined humor and education in a way that was both entertaining and informative. It was an interesting look into history, providing a fresh perspective on the lives of some of history's most influential figures.

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Seasons

14. John F. Kennedy

July 1, 2016

John F. Kennedy shows up from the past; the president and the entire team are threatened by an unwanted visitor.

13. Ada Lovelace

June 24, 2016

Dan Harmon takes his Community fortune and builds a Time Machine. His guest from the past is Ada Lovelace (Gillian Jacobs). Ada, the world's first computer programmer, takes a liking to Spencer and the two of them embark on a journey.

12. John Wilkes Booth

June 17, 2016

Dan Harmon takes his Community fortune and builds a Time Machine. His guest from the past is John Wilkes Booth (Andy Dick). To test Booth's acting abilities, Dan casts him as Abraham Lincoln in a play.

11. Buddha

June 10, 2016

Dan Harmon takes his Community fortune and builds a Time Machine. His guest from the past is Buddha (Danny Pudi). Dan uses Buddha to integrate products into the show with unexpected results.

10. Edgar Allan Poe

May 5, 2016

His guest from the past is Edgar Allan Poe (Paul F. Thompkins). A visiting network executive (Mary Lynn Rajskub) takes a liking to Poe, and Dan uses him to win her over.

9. Sigmund Freud

April 28, 2016

His guest from the past is Sigmund Freud (Nick Kroll). Freud gives Dan and Spencer an impromptu therapy session to work on their issues.

8. Amelia Earhart

April 21, 2016

His guest from the past is Amelia Earhart (Kristen Schaal). Amelia sets off on a quest to find her earlier lost self.

7. Betsy Ross

April 14, 2016

His "guest” from the past is Betsy Ross (Sarah Silverman). Betsy takes an interest in the 2016 presidential election and lends her flag-making talents to one of the candidate’s cause.

6. Idi Amin

March 31, 2016

His guest from the past is Idi Amin (Ron Funches). Idi gets power hungry and Dan and Spencer end up victims of a coup d'etat.

5. William Shakespeare

March 24, 2016

Dan is visited by William Shakespeare (Thomas Middleditch) and gives him lesson on modern entertainment.

4. Mary Wollstonecraft

March 17, 2016

His guest from the past is Mary Wollstonecraft (Aubrey Plaza). Dan introduces Mary to his girlfriend and gets a lesson on feminism.

3. Thomas Edison

March 10, 2016

His "guest" from the past is Thomas Edison (Jason Sudeikis). Edison becomes obsessed with his legacy and Dan helps him update his history

2. Ernest Hemingway

March 3, 2016

His guest from the past is Ernest Hemingway (Scott Adsit). Dan and Hemingway get to know one another and spend the day drinking, fishing, and fighting.