S01E01 And Then They Discovered Fire
With their camp threatened by a murderous tiger, Jane sees a chance for gender equality, while Gary invents - underwear. Also, they discover fire.
Human Discoveries
S01E05: And Then They Became Best Friends
After an elk saves his life, Ugg experiments with being a vegetarian. No one cares. Especially Gary and Trog, who are busy defining their relationship.
Overview
A group of friends living at the dawn of human civilization are the first to discover necessities like fire and the wheel. We'll watch as they stumble onto humanity's best, and worst, innovations. Art. Alcohol. Fashion. Racism. Small talk. And, much to their confusion, monogamy.
Episodes
S01E02 And Then They Got Drunk
For the first time in history, the camp has the morning off from hunting and gathering. The possibilities for human achievement are endless. So they discover alcohol and get hammered.
S01E03 And Then They Lost Fire
After a rainstorm soaks the campsite, Jane leads a group, including a woefully unprepared Gary, on a dangerous quest to find dry wood. This leaves Marsh with a captive audience, and a chance to share...
S01E04 And Then They Defined the Relationship
Gary sets out to define humanity's first relationship, while Minerva tries to arm everyone in the camp with spears.
S01E05 And Then They Became Best Friends
After an elk saves his life, Ugg experiments with being a vegetarian. No one cares. Especially Gary and Trog, who are busy defining their relationship.
S01E06 And Then They Had Guests
Jane and Gary host the world's first exclusive party. But when a mysterious stranger collapses in their cave, the camp must address what it means to belong.
S01E07 And Then They Almost Died
After falling into the comfort of their relationship, a near-death experience makes Jane and Gary wonder if comfort is a good thing. Trog, sees his reflection in the world's first mirror and is not pleased...
S01E08 And Then They Played a Game
In an effort to find a low-key, relaxing activity, Gary invents the first sport. Which leads the camp to discover competition, anger, divisiveness, and of course, violence.
S01E09 And Then They Discovered the Wheel
Upset he's not rewarded for inventing the wheel, Trog sets out to profit from his discovery, accidentally inventing the modern economy. Gary and Jane become poor immediately.
S01E10 And Then They Had a Funeral
Gary contracts a fatal rash, forcing him to confront his mortality. As expected, he deals with it maturely, demanding everyone in camp celebrate his legacy at the world's first funeral.
Cast
Anna Kendrick
Jane (voice)
Zac Efron
Gary (voice)
Jillian Bell
Minerva (voice)
Lamorne Morris
Trog (voice)
James Adomian
Tristan (voice)
Stephanie Beatriz
Beth (voice)
Ed Begley Jr.
Marsh (voice)
Sam Richardson
Bog (voice)
Paul Scheer
Ugg (voice)
Lisa Kudrow
Judy Elk (voice)
