A History of the World in Six Glasses

Season 1

Five very funny guys take a walk through history, talking about the drinks that shaped our world. Dan Aykroyd tends bar for his thirsty friends Jim Belushi, Kevin Nealon, Jon Lovitz, and George Wendt.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

Beer: The Happy Mistake
E1
Beer: The Happy MistakeThe story of beer is the story of Egyptian pyramids, Belgian monks, Irish pubs, and American entrepreneurs. And also friendship, according to the world's most famous beer lover, George Wendt.
Spirits: A Mixed and Shaken Story
E2
Spirits: A Mixed and Shaken StoryDan, Jim, and Kevin pay as much attention to the history of liquor as they can while working their way through Old Fashioneds, tequila shots, and perfect Martinis made with Dan's special vodka.
Soda: American Fizz Goes Global
E3
Soda: American Fizz Goes GlobalWhen soda was first invented, they said it could cure anything. But as Dan, Kevin, and Jim discover, soda's real contribution was introducing the world to the American way of life.
Wine: Passion in a Bottle
E4
Wine: Passion in a BottleFrom its roots in the ancient world to its place in Christian churches and among the wine snobs, Dan, Jim, and Kevin sip, swirl, and drink their way through the history of wine.
Tea: The Drink that Caused Trouble
E5
Tea: The Drink that Caused TroubleTea is simple. Just leaves in hot water. But it's a complicated story involving opium, the American Revolution, and the ritual of High Tea, which Dan, Jim, and Jon enjoy with scones and silly accents.
Coffee: The World Wakes Up
E6
Coffee: The World Wakes UpCoffee woke the world up. Centuries ago it gave people a lift and it still does. Jon doesn't like it. Jim grew up on it. But one thing is clear: without coffee, the world would still be asleep.