Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

1. S01E01Why the French Don't SuckJuly 25, 2005—Tony's debut episode of this new series has him visiting Paris. He explores the city's famous catacombs, tries out some absinthe, checks out
2. S01E02Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old FriendAugust 1, 2005—This week Anthony travels to Iceland, where in winter the volcanic islands see only about four hours of sunlight a day. Anthony finds the da
3. S01E03New JerseyAugust 8, 2005—Tony visits the state of New Jersey. He takes us on a trip through his birthplace trying to disspell some common misconceptions of the garde
4. S01E04Vietnam: The Island of Mr. SangAugust 15, 2005—Responding to an invitation from an old friend. Tony travels to Vietnam with the definite feeling of James Bond-ish intrigue. Discovering fo
5. S01E05Malaysia: Into the JungleAugust 22, 2005—Tony has always had an interest in "natural fusion" or the way cuisines intertwine with cultures over the course of history. In Malaysia, th
6. S01E06SicilyOctober 10, 2005—While in the small country of Sicily, Tony is treated to tripe at the II Capo Market. He tries a spleen sandwich with the President (of Sici
7. S01E07Las VegasOctober 17, 2005—Given a deadline to write about Vegas food by a food magazine, Tony spends four days exploring Las Vegas and learns how it's transforming in
8. S01E08UzbekistanOctober 24, 2005—Tony explores the 2000-year-old city of Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan with his friend Zamir. He partakes in local culture, attends a weddi
9. S01E09New Zealand: Down Under the Down UnderNovember 7, 2005—Tony is invited to New Zealand to lecture at a gourmet food convention. But after receiving a lukewarm reception from the crowd, he decides

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Asia Special: China & JapanMarch 27, 2006—Anthony Bourdain takes us back to his favorite places in Asia. In this volume, he explores the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan. He
2. S02E02South FloridaApril 3, 2006—Anthony Bourdain begins his outer Miami exploration in the vibrant Creole enclave of Little Haiti. He heads to the vast subtropical preserve
3. S02E03PeruApril 10, 2006—Anthony Bourdain is on a mission to obtain personal enlightenment, and his travels bring him to Peru, a land of ancient culture, rich cuisin
4. S02E04CanadaApril 17, 2006—Tony visits a duck farm and processing plant to see how foie gras is made, teaches a class at the Montreal Culinary Institute and plays hock
5. S02E05SwedenApril 24, 2006—Anthony Bourdain is off to investigate Sweden, 'a land of contrasts'. He is hoping to dispel the myths of tall blonds, Swedish meatballs, an
6. S02E06Puerto RicoMay 1, 2006—Tony and Andy, a native, dine on roasted pig in Cayay, attend a posh party at a hacienda, search for a chupacabra in the jungle, meet boxing
7. S02E07JapanMay 8, 2006—Anthony Bourdain's Japanese adventure begins in Osaka at an underground bar devoted to the hardcore fans of the local baseball team, the Han
8. S02E08U.S./Mexico BorderMay 22, 2006—Tony visits Texas border towns and Piedras Negras, Mexico.
9. S02E09India (Rajasthan)May 29, 2006—India is a land of color, aroma, kind people, and delicious cuisine. Anthony heads off to the more desolate region of Rajasthan in the north
10. S02E10India (Kolkata/Bombay)June 5, 2006—Over the years, Tony Bourdain has fallen in love with India. The culture, the cuisine, the communities - it's all delicious and enchanting.
11. S02E11KoreaJune 12, 2006—Nari, an employee at Tony's office, has been bothering him to do a show on her native Korea. Tony gives in to the pressure and next thing yo
12. S02E12IndonesiaJune 19, 2006—Bourdain is undertaking a culinary journey of epic proportions. He is traveling to Indonesia to experience the delicious cuisine and the bea
13. S02E13Decoding Ferran AdriaJuly 3, 2006—Tony goes to Spain and visits Chef Ferran Adria of el Bulli.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01IrelandJanuary 1, 2007—Ireland is steeped in history and traditions, both oral and written. It is also steeped in the myth that it has the worst food on the planet
2. S03E02GhanaJanuary 8, 2007—Anthony Bourdain is at it again, this time heading to Ghana. The old Ghana, a land of forts and slavery, is a strong contrast to the modern-
3. S03E03Pacific NorthwestJanuary 15, 2007—Anthony Bourdain is setting-off to visit the land introduced to us by Lewis and Clark. Washington and Oregon are filled with abundant natura
4. S03E04NamibiaJanuary 22, 2007—In Namibia, Tony's friend and guide, Garrett, introduces Tony to the fine art of sandboarding. German immigrant Hans takes Tony on a hunt fo
5. S03E05RussiaJanuary 29, 2007—Anthony Bourdain's travels have brought him around the globe, this time to Russia, the homeland of Tony's friend Zamir. Remembering his mass
6. S03E06Los AngelesFebruary 5, 2007—The life and pathos of Los Angeles is one that Anthony Bourdain's all too familiar with, however, he's come this time to prove there are man
7. S03E07ShanghaiJuly 30, 2007—Believe it or not, Tony has never been to China before!
8. S03E08New York CityAugust 6, 2007—Anthony Bourdain's a New Yorker at heart. He loves the energy and soul of NYC but lately, detests the touristy amusement park that it's beco
9. S03E09BrazilAugust 13, 2007—Although Tony once considered Sao Paolo an "ugly" city, he has since changed his mind thanks to his "Paolista" friends. Moreover, the mix of
10. S03E10French PolynesiaAugust 20, 2007—Tahiti evokes imagery of paradise, but there's more to Tahiti than meets the eye. Tony arrives in French Polynesia to seek out its lesser-kn
11. S03E11ClevelandAugust 27, 2007—I love this episode, where we stepped inside the film AMERICAN SPLENDOR with Michael Ruhlman, Markie Ramone, Michael Symon and the incredibl
12. S03E12Hong KongSeptember 3, 2007—Where we really started to hit our story telling stride - technically and stylistically. The "Bamboo Noodle Guy" remains a classic scene I'm
13. S03E13ArgentinaSeptember 10, 2007—Patagonia, Argentina, lies at the lower tip of South America. Amid a white abyss of icecaps and glaciers, Tony has arrived at "the end of th
14. S03E14South CarolinaSeptember 17, 2007—South Carolina is a state filled with culture, history, and delicious cuisine. It is also a state Anthony Bourdain has never visited before.
15. S03E15TuscanySeptember 24, 2007—Tony's in bella Tuscany, exploring this contrasting land of heaven and hell: heaven because of its breathtaking scenery; hell because of not

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01SingaporeJanuary 7, 2008—Singapore is a country devoted to food. Its people have adapted Chinese, Indian, Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines into plentiful, cheap but
2. S04E02BerlinJanuary 14, 2008—Tony finds himself in Berlin, a city both good and evil, eastern and western, repulsive and appealing. During his stay, he hopes to experien
3. S04E03Vancouver, BCJanuary 21, 2008—Tony explores the gorgeous scenery and an evolving food scene in Vancouver.
4. S04E04Greek IslandsJanuary 28, 2008—Tony visits the local market to analyze the Greek diet.
5. S04E05New OrleansFebruary 4, 2008—Who better to explore the true impact of Katrina than Tony Bourdain?
6. S04E06London and EdinburghFebruary 11, 2008—Tony is off to try and discover the cuisine and mystique of the UK.
7. S04E07JamaicaFebruary 18, 2008—Tony discovers Jamaica is a nation of generous and vibrant people.
8. S04E08RomaniaFebruary 25, 2008—Anthony Bourdain celebrates Zamir's 50th birthday with a trip to Romania.
9. S04E09HawaiiMarch 3, 2008—Hawaii is arguably the most exotic of "The States."
10. S04E10Into the Fire NYMarch 10, 2008—After so many years away from the kitchen...can Tony still cook?
11. S04E11LaosJuly 7, 2008—Tony is ready to discover what it is that makes Laos so unique.
12. S04E12ColombiaJuly 14, 2008—Colombia is a bright and beautiful country with an unfortunate past.
13. S04E13Saudi ArabiaJuly 21, 2008—Tony has to choose between fan submissions to pick where to go for his next show. He ends up picking Saudi Arabia, in order to find out how
14. S04E14UruguayJuly 28, 2008—Tony is on a mission to connect with his family in Uruguay.
15. S04E15U.S. SouthwestAugust 4, 2008—Anthony visits various places in the American Southwest, in California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas.
16. S04E16TokyoAugust 11, 2008—Anthony Bourdain is off to Tokyo in search of the perfect sushi and a knife.
17. S04E17SpainAugust 18, 2008—Tony visits Spain where there are intense local culinary traditions.
18. S04E18EgyptAugust 25, 2008—Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations on Earth.
19. S04E19So Long, SummerSeptember 1, 2008—Anthony Bourdain shows exactly what happens behind the scenes.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01MexicoJanuary 5, 2009—Tony heads to Mexico with Carlos,who took over Tony's old job.
2. S05E02VeniceJanuary 12, 2009—Tony's mission on this trip is to step into the Venice of Venetians.
3. S05E03Washington, D.C.January 19, 2009—Tony Bourdain is in Washington D.C., to explore this city of contrasts.
4. S05E04AzoresJanuary 26, 2009—Tony finds out more about the motherland of Azorean Portuguese immigrants.
5. S05E05ChicagoFebruary 2, 2009—How has Tony Bourdain avoided visiting Chicago for so long?
6. S05E06Food PornFebruary 9, 2009—For hardcore viewers only: Tony presents a XXX selection food.
7. S05E07PhilippinesFebruary 16, 2009—Tony visits the Philippines, the "Land of the Lechon."
8. S05E08Disappearing ManhattanFebruary 23, 2009—Tony visits some of the oldest and most classic NYC restaurants.
9. S05E09Sri LankaMarch 2, 2009—Tony experiences the wide range of Sri Lankan cuisine in Colombo.
10. S05E10Vietnam: There's No Place Like HomeMarch 9, 2009—Tony decides to relocate for a year to write the great Vietnamese novel.
11. S05E11ChileJuly 13, 2009—Chile's cuisine reflects its topographical diversity.
12. S05E12AustraliaJuly 20, 2009—Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital, is a melting pot of cultures.
13. S05E13Buffalo/Baltimore/DetroitJuly 27, 2009—Tony travels to the heart and soul of America's rust belt.
14. S05E14Down on the StreetAugust 3, 2009—Street food is the common thread through out all No Reservations episodes.
15. S05E15San FranciscoAugust 10, 2009—San Francisco is a city of districts and contradictions.
16. S05E16ThailandAugust 17, 2009—Thai cuisine blends five flavors: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter and salty.
17. S05E17MontanaAugust 24, 2009—Tony explores the snow-capped mountains of Livingston, Montana.
18. S05E18Burning QuestionsAugust 31, 2009—Tony answers the top 10 viewer questions from an online poll.
19. S05E19NYC: Outer BoroughsSeptember 7, 2009—Tony Bourdain enlists some locals to help him explore NYC's five boroughs.
20. S05E20SardiniaSeptember 14, 2009—Tony visits his wife's homeland of Sardinia.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01PanamaJanuary 11, 2010—Anthony Bourdain unravels Panama and its crossroad of cultures.
2. S06E02IstanbulJanuary 18, 2010—Tony reveals more than just kebab in Istanbul, Turkey.
3. S06E03BrittanyJanuary 25, 2010—Tony tours this alluring French gastronomic region.
4. S06E04PragueFebruary 1, 2010—Tony tests the culinary landscape of Prague.
5. S06E05Hudson Valley, NYFebruary 8, 2010—Tony travels up and down the Hudson River Valley.
6. S06E06EcuadorMarch 1, 2010—Tony explores and savors the Ecuador eateries and street vendors.
7. S06E07ObsessedMarch 8, 2010—Anthony visits with food-obsessed individuals.
8. S06E08ChinaMarch 15, 2010—Tony explores Russian- and Korean-influenced cuisine in Manchurian winter.
9. S06E09ProvenceMarch 22, 2010—Tony simplifies his lifestyle in this area of France.
10. S06E10Vietnam: Central HighlandsMarch 29, 2010—Tony visits a part of Vietnam he has never visited before.
11. S06E11Techniques SpecialApril 5, 2010—Some of the world's best chefs demonstrate classic and simple dishes.
12. S06E12MaineApril 12, 2010—Anthony Bourdain heads north to Maine for fresh seafood and more.
13. S06E13Food Porn 2April 19, 2010—In Food Porn 2, Tony teams up with the illustrious Ron Jeremy.
14. S06E14Caribbean Island HoppingJuly 5, 2010—Tony and his crew sample the local cuisine and explore the Caribbean.
15. S06E15US HeartlandJuly 12, 2010—Tony searches for the heroes of the food scene in the American Heartland.
16. S06E16LiberiaJuly 19, 2010—Tony visits Liberia, the first independent nation in Africa.
17. S06E17Kerala, IndiaJuly 26, 2010—Tony visits the state of Kerala, a state untouched by Western franchises.
18. S06E18Where It All BeganAugust 2, 2010—This documentary captures Tony's experiences of being on the cusp of fame.
19. S06E19DubaiAugust 9, 2010—Tony experiences the building boom that has taken place in Dubai.
20. S06E20RomeAugust 16, 2010—We are treated to a glimpse of Rome through Tony's eyes.
21. S06E21Back to BeirutAugust 23, 2010—Tony is determined to return to Beirut after a violent 2006 trip.
22. S06E22Making of IndiaAugust 30, 2010—Get a taste of all that must be done to complete each episode.
23. S06E23What Were We Thinking SpecialSeptember 6, 2010—Tony discusses with the crew how the program began and how it is made.
24. S06E24ParisSeptember 6, 2010—Explore the varied ethnic communities that contribute to the pulse of Paris.
25. S06E25MadridSeptember 13, 2010—Tony takes a trip during the World Cup to Madrid.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01HaitiFebruary 28, 2011—In this episode, Tony visits the Caribbean nation of Haiti.
2. S07E02CambodiaMarch 7, 2011—Tony returns to Cambodia to reconnect with this historically rich country.
3. S07E03NicaraguaMarch 14, 2011—Tony discovers the determination necessary to live in modern-day Nicaragua.
4. S07E04ViennaMarch 21, 2011—Tony, who has never been to Vienna, digs deeper into its real culture.
5. S07E05OzarksMarch 28, 2011—Tony uncovers the Ozark culture and its unique and hospitable community.
6. S07E06BrazilApril 11, 2011—Tony immerses himself in unexplored gastronomical treasures of the Amazon.
7. S07E07BostonApril 18, 2011—Tony visits the tough and infamous South Boston.
8. S07E08JapanApril 25, 2011—Tony and his crew set out to discover Hokkaido, Japan's wild west frontier.
9. S07E09CubaJuly 11, 2011—The soul of Cuba is found in a baseball stadium packed with exuberant fans.
10. S07E10MacauJuly 18, 2011—Tony visits China's Macau, the gambling capital of the world.
11. S07E11NaplesJuly 25, 2011—Tony seeks out the true definition of Italian cuisine in Naples, Italy.
12. S07E12El BulliAugust 1, 2011—Tony cooks at the best restaurant in the world, El Bulli.
13. S07E13U.S. DesertAugust 8, 2011—Tony explores the musical culture of the Californian High Desert.
14. S07E14UkraineAugust 15, 2011—Tony and Zamir team up for a trip to the former Soviet Republic of Ukraine.
15. S07E15KurdistanAugust 22, 2011—Tony travels into the Kurdish region of Iraq and Turkey.
16. S07E16Cajun CountryAugust 29, 2011—Tony travels to Cajun country and enjoys a mind-bending boucherie.

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01MozambiqueApril 9, 2012—Despite it's sad history, Tony finds Mozambique is full of optimism.
2. S08E02Kansas CityApril 16, 2012—Tony joins musicians, Dan & Patrick of The Black Keys for some serious BBQ.
3. S08E03Croatian CoastApril 23, 2012—Tony cruises Croatia's coast in search of The New Riviera.
4. S08E04LisbonApril 30, 2012—Tony experiences the cultural & culinary rebirth of Portugal's capital.
5. S08E05Japan: Cook It RawMay 7, 2012—Tony explores Japan through the culinary phenomenon that is "Cook it Raw."
6. S08E06FinlandMay 14, 2012—In Finland, Tony joins musician Sami Yaffa on the world's only pub tram.
7. S08E07BajaMay 28, 2012—Tony tries clam tostadas from a street cart that may be the world's best.
8. S08E08PenangJune 4, 2012—In Penang, Tony celebrates Chinese New Year & visits a traditional teahouse
9. S08E09AustinSeptember 3, 2012—Tony heads to Austin during South by Southwest, an international music fest
10. S08E10SydneySeptember 10, 2012—In Sydney, Tony experiences enviable food and drink in the land down under.
11. S08E11Sex, Drugs and Rock & RollSeptember 17, 2012—In this special we dive into the holy trinity, Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll.
12. S08E12Emilia RomagnaSeptember 24, 2012—Tony travels around Emilia Romagna in a Ferrari with Chef Michael White.
13. S08E13BurgundyOctober 1, 2012—In a classic Citroen DS, Tony & Ludo Lefebvre take a road trip in Burgundy.
14. S08E14Seven Deadly SinsOctober 8, 2012—No Reservations serves a refresher course on the 7 Deadly Sins.
15. S08E15RioOctober 15, 2012—Tony Bourdain awaits his wife's Jiu Jitsu battle in beautiful Brazil.
16. S08E16Off the ChartsOctober 22, 2012—Tony experiences Day of the Dead, a Halloween party & heads to Iraq.
17. S08E17Dominican RepublicOctober 29, 2012—Tony makes a long overdue trip to the Dominican Republic.
18. S08E18BrooklynNovember 5, 2012—After 8 years, 134 episodes, and over 57 countries, Tony travels to Brooklyn.

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Asia Files - Volume 1October 2, 2014—
2. S09E02Asia Files - Volume 2October 9, 2014—
3. S09E03Asia Files - Volume 3October 16, 2014—
4. S09E04Asia Files - Volume 4October 23, 2014—
5. S09E05Asia Files - Volume 5October 30, 2014—
6. S09E06Europe Files - Volume 1November 6, 2014—
7. S09E07Europe Files - Volume 2November 13, 2014—
8. S09E08Europe Files - Volume 3November 20, 2014—
9. S09E09Europe Files - Volume 4November 27, 2014—
10. S09E10Europe Files - Volume 5December 4, 2014—
11. S09E11Europe Files - Volume 6December 11, 2014—
12. S09E12Europe Files - Volume 7December 18, 2014—
13. S09E13US Files - Volume 1December 25, 2014—
14. S09E14US Files - Volume 2January 1, 2015—
15. S09E15US Files - Volume 3January 8, 2015—
16. S09E16US Files - Volume 4January 15, 2015—
17. S09E17US Files - Volume 5January 22, 2015—
18. S09E18US Files - Volume 6January 29, 2015—
19. S09E19Latin American Files: Volume 1February 5, 2015—
20. S09E20Latin American Files: Volume 2February 22, 2015—
21. S09E21Latin American Files: Volume 3March 1, 2015—
22. S09E22Latin American Files: Volume 4March 8, 2015—
23. S09E23Latin American Files: Volume 5March 15, 2015—
24. S09E24The Caribbean Files - Volume 1March 22, 2015—
25. S09E25The Caribbean Files - Volume 2March 19, 2015—
26. S09E26Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 1April 5, 2015—
27. S09E27Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 2April 12, 2015—
28. S09E28Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 3April 19, 2015—
29. S09E29Asia Files - Volume 6April 26, 2015—
30. S09E30Whole Roasted PiggieMay 3, 2015—
31. S09E31Bar HoppingMay 10, 2015—
32. S09E32Travel BuddyMay 17, 2015—

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Transportation Gone WildJuly 7, 2015—The recipe for the perfect form of transportation: a nice car, or maybe a scooter, or boat, and if possible bring a chef along. Any way you
2. S10E02Eccentric SeafoodJuly 14, 2015—Strange, unusual and out-right weird. Tony's appetite is as big as the ocean, and he loves the sea. In Queens, NY, chef David Chang joins To
3. S10E03Extreme GamesJuly 21, 2015—There's nothing like good old-fashioned, heart-pumping action as Tony lives out his adrenaline junkie fantasies. In China, Tony visits the m
4. S10E04The Meat, The FireJuly 28, 2015—The most prehistoric method of cooking still proves to be the best. A juicy cut of meat, the open fire, and repeat. In Yabuli, China, Tony i
5. S10E05Between the BunsAugust 4, 2015—
6. S10E06Path Less TraveledAugust 11, 2015—
7. S10E07CookoutAugust 18, 2015—
8. S10E08Catch of the DayAugust 25, 2015—Fresh seafood, straight off the boat. "Drop a net in the river and you've got more crabs than a beanbag chair at Tila Tequilas." In Colombia
9. S10E09Silence of the LambSeptember 23, 2015—Lamb brain in red wine sauce; sphincter sausage in Austria; lamb, caveman style in Greece; lamb noodles in NYC.
10. S10E10I'm ShellfishNovember 15, 2015—Shellfish, they're a ripping good time. Tony cracks open a science fiction-sized crab.

Season 10 ranked & reviewed