11 seasons available (175 episodes)

How Do They Do It?

Name: How Do They Do It?
Cast: Chris Broyles

We rarely consider many of the objects that make up the modern world--elevators, carpets, helicopters, breast implants, street lights, and more. Go behind the scenes to do the things, and make the things that form the modern world.more

We rarely consider many of the objects that make up the modern wo...More

Starring: Chris Broyles

TVPGDocumentariesScience & TechnologyTV Series2012

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Episodes Details

Episode 1

The Dolls

Series premiere. The disappearance of her old friend, Lila Cerrullo, causes 60-year-old author Elena Greco to reflect on the early days of their friendship in 1950s Naples, when they were very different. When they discover the hideout of Don Achille, a criminal figure who controls the neighborhood, they decide to confront him, laying the cornerstone of a lasting friendship.

Episode 2

I Soldi (The Money) (Eng Sub)

'I Soldi (The Money).' (Season One) Elena and Lila fight to continue their education; a death changes things in the neighborhood forever.

Episode 3

The Metamorphoses

Now a teenager, Elena grapples with the onset of puberty, her studies, and her friendship with Lila, who now works in her family's shoe-repair store. After a library awards ceremony reveals what Lila has been keeping secret, Elena learns what her friend's grand plans might be. Lila takes a stand against the dangerous Solara brothers.

Episode 4

Dissolving Margins

Entering high school, Elena vows to stay ahead of Lila, academically and romantically. Lila eschews a parade of suitors vying for her affection, choosing instead to focus on her ambitions in the shoe shop. Promising a better future for the neighborhood, Stefano Carracci invites Elena, Lila and their families over for New Year's Eve, but things take a dark turn.

Episode 5

The Shoes

Elena grows tired of Gino, while Lila rejects two potential suitors at a cost. A rare outing into the city turns violent. Elena worries about not being there for Lila after accepting an invitation to spend the summer away from the neighborhood and her family.

Episode 6

The Island

On the island of Ischia, Elena runs into the Sarratore family, reigniting her childhood crush on Nino, who is at odds with his father, the charming Donato. Back in Naples, Lila's resistance to Marcello's pressing courtship reaches a breaking point. On the day of Elena's 15th birthday, an unexpected encounter leaves her shaken.

Episode 7

I Fidanzati (The Fiances) (Eng Sub)

'I Fidanzati (The Fiances).' (Season One) Lila takes up with Stefano; Elena encourages a suitor and rebuffs another.

Episode 8

The Promise

With sales of Cerullo shoes lagging, Stefano cuts a business deal with the Solaras against Lila's wishes. After Elena gets kicked out of a class for voicing her opinion, Nino encourages her to write an article for his magazine about her experience. Later, Elena and Lila get unwelcome surprises.