This Emotional Life (2010)

Name: This Emotional Life
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8.1

Documentary

Psychologist Daniel Gilbert ("Stumbling on Happiness") hosts this three-part look at the emotional side of life.

IMDb rating: 8.1 (164 votes)
Episode average: 6.9 -1.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2010)

6.87 avg 3 episodes 6.5 → 6.3 115 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Family, Friends, and Lovers	6.5	14
2	Facing Our Fears	7.8	8
3	Rethinking Happiness	6.3	10