Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

1. S01E01MyanmarApril 14, 2013 8.5With the slight relaxation of control by the government of Myanmar, Tony is finally able to explore one of the most fabled and beautiful are
2. S01E02Los AngelesApril 21, 2013—Tony takes Los Angeles--but with a twist. No Hollywood sign, no Beverly Hills. Instead, he zeroes in on a three-square-mile area of the city
3. S01E03ColombiaApril 28, 2013 5.5The public face of Colombia has changed immensely over the past ten years and is still changing for the better. Tony will explore several re
4. S01E04Quebec, CanadaMay 5, 2013 8.5Anthony Bourdain travels by rail to remote areas within the province of Quebec where he samples local delicacies, explores ice fishing and b
5. S01E05Tangier, MoroccoMay 12, 2013 8.0What Burroughs called "Interzone", where artists like Burroughs, Bowles, Rimbaud, Verlaine, the Rolling Stones sought escape from Western mo
6. S01E06Season's bestLibyaMay 19, 2013 9.0Libyan hip-hop, Italian restaurants, tribal allegiances and post-war uncertainty in Libya. Bourdain looks at the country through personal st
7. S01E07PeruJune 2, 2013 8.0Tony and his friend, world-renowned chef Eric Ripert, explore the far reaches of indigenous Andes in search of a rare variety of wild cocoa
8. S01E08CongoJune 9, 2013 7.5Bourdain looks at the Congo as one of the more industrialized powers in Africa now largely crumbled to nothingness and chaos with Tim Butche

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01JerusalemSeptember 15, 2013—In the season premiere of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, the host and crew make their first trip to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza.
2. S02E02SpainSeptember 22, 2013 7.5Explores Andalucía during Semana Santa (Holy Week, leading up to Easter), a time filled with great pageantry and excitement.
3. S02E03New MexicoSeptember 29, 2013 8.0Parts Unknown takes a close look at the mash-up of cultures that comprise this uniquely American state by sampling its food - a combination
4. S02E04CopenhagenOctober 6, 2013—This episode explores the food and natural beauty of Copenhagen, the economic and cultural center of Denmark.
5. S02E05SicilyOctober 13, 2013—Parts Unknown explores the Sicilian way of life, which puts a premium on savoring family, life, and food. Bourdain travels in search of thos
6. S02E06South AfricaOctober 20, 2013—In this episode, Bourdain visits the suburb of Hillbrow (which remains a dangerous locale), spends a day in the life of a taxi driver and di
7. S02E07TokyoNovember 3, 2013—Japan is a paradox. The low birthrate, the dedication, the conformity, and the life of a salary man are well known. There is also a competit
8. S02E08DetroitNovember 10, 2013—Few cities have experienced such a dramatic economic rise and fall of Detroit. In this episode of Parts Unknown, Bourdain explores the past,

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Punjab, IndiaApril 13, 2014—In the Season 3 premiere of "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown," Tony explores Punjab -- one of the most beautiful and relatively unknown areas
2. S03E02Las VegasApril 20, 2014—Anthony Bourdain travels to Las Vegas, a city known for over-indulgence, with food author Michael Ruhlman and visits locales that include Hu
3. S03E03Lyon, FranceApril 27, 2014—In this food-centric episode, Bourdain accompanies world-renowned chef/restaurateur Daniel Boulud as they travel back to Boulud's hometown o
4. S03E04Mexico CityMay 4, 2014—Bourdain travels to Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Cuernavaca to commune with local residents who express their passion through food, art, and the
5. S03E05RussiaMay 11, 2014—On the eve of the Olympic games in Sochi, Bourdain takes his first trip in nearly 10 years to Russia, accompanied by his longtime traveling
6. S03E06Mississippi DeltaMay 11, 2014—Bourdain goes off the beaten path and explores some of the food and history of Mississippi including downtown Jackson's Big Apple Inn, known
7. S03E07ThailandJune 1, 2014—Bourdain and his crew head to the Chiang Mai province of Northern Thailand along with celebrated chef and Thai food specialist Andy Ricker o
8. S03E08Bahia, BrazilJune 8, 2014—Parts Unknown tours Bahia, known as the "African heart of Brazil" and internationally recognized for its Afro-Brazilian music, art, design,

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01ShanghaiSeptember 28, 2014—Anthony Bourdain explores Shanghai by savoring classic, home-style cuisine at restaurants that include Chun and Fuchun Xiaolong and converse
2. S04E02The BronxOctober 5, 2014—Bourdain explores the widely diverse cuisines and cultures found in the NYC borough just north of Manhattan. Bronx mainstays Afrika Bambaata
3. S04E03ParaguayOctober 12, 2014—Bourdain heads to Paraguay to track down the story of his great-great grandfather who moved from France to Uruguay and then to Paraguay. As
4. S04E04VietnamOctober 19, 2014—Parts Unknown travels to the host's "first love," with a look at Hue, a city in central Vietnam, including excursions to the Dong Ba market,
5. S04E05TanzaniaOctober 26, 2014—Parts Unknown travels to Tanzania for an African safari adventure. Bourdain visits Zanzibar, a one-time slave trade hub and enjoys the islan
6. S04E06IranNovember 2, 2014—Bourdain and his crew take their long-awaited inaugural trip to Iran exploring Tehran and Isfahan, and sites that include Imam Square, the B
7. S04E07MassachusettsNovember 9, 2014—Bourdain takes a very personal trip to Provincetown; we visit The Atlantic House and The Lobster Pot where he started his culinary career, a
8. S04E08JamaicaNovember 16, 2014—Bourdain heads to Jamaica, a destination well known for delicious Caribbean delicacies and feel-good vibes. The host travels along the North

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01South KoreaApril 26, 2015—The season premiere of Parts Unknown uses reverse chronology to tell the story of the host's return trip to South Korea after a 10-year abse
2. S05E02MiamiMay 3, 2015—"Curiosity pays unexpected dividends," observes Iggy Pop, legendary rock musician, Miami resident and one of Bourdain's local guides in this
3. S05E03ScotlandMay 10, 2015—Bourdain visits one of his favorite cities in Europe, Glasgow. He makes his first stop at the Old College Bar for a pint, learns knife defen
4. S05E04MadagascarMay 17, 2015—Unspoiled paradise or microcosm for the end of times? With acclaimed film director Darren Aronofsky (Noah, Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan,
5. S05E05New JerseyMay 31, 2015—Bourdain travels to his childhood home state with his brother Chris and rekindles memories at a classic roadside joint Hiram's, known for it
6. S05E06BudapestJune 7, 2015—Drawing inspiration from iconic Hungarian born cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, Bourdain explores the beauty, culture, history, architecture
7. S05E07HawaiiJune 14, 2015—In this episode of Parts Unknown, Bourdain explores the other Hawaii, the one that those 8 million tourists don't see when they descend on t
8. S05E08BeirutJune 21, 2015—The season five finale takes the host back to Beirut. Nicknamed "The Paris of the Middle East," its nightlife is infamous, the population be

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01CubaSeptember 27, 2015—In the season six premiere, Bourdain explores Cuba – just as the half-century U.S. embargo softens and economic and social progress loom – f
2. S06E02Marseille, FranceOctober 4, 2015—Bourdain and his travel companion, chef Eric Ripert (Le Bernardin), visit France's oldest city to experience its stew of cultures and cuisin
3. S06E03Okinawa, JapanOctober 11, 2015—The alluring island of Okinawa, which endures tragic memories from World War II battles, is explored by Bourdain from historical, political,
4. S06E04Bay AreaOctober 18, 2015 9.0Bourdain visits the Bay Areas of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose to take a personal journey – in martial arts training with Brazilian Ji
5. S06E05EthiopiaOctober 25, 2015—Acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson (Red Rooster, Aquavit) and his wife Maya take Bourdain on a personal tour of their native country to experi
6. S06E06BorneoNovember 1, 2015—After a 10 year absence, Bourdain abides by his promise to return, dining on chicken rendang for a reunion meal at Aunty Aini's, taking a bo
7. S06E07IstanbulNovember 8, 2015—The cliché East meets West rings true in Istanbul as Bourdain explores its confluence of food, culture, and politics, featuring a Turkish br
8. S06E08Charleston, South CarolinaNovember 15, 2015—For the season finale, Bourdain travels with "one of America's most important chefs," Sean Brock, to sample Charleston's varied food offerin

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Manila: The PhilippinesApril 24, 2016—In the season seven premiere, Bourdain explores the Philippines during Christmas season and travels through the festive streets of Manila to
2. S07E02ChicagoMay 1, 2016—Chicago's iconic Old Town Ale House and its colorful patrons are the gateway to Bourdain's tour of the "City by the Lake," which includes th
3. S07E03The Greek IslandsMay 8, 2016 8.0Life on the Greek islands, home to a fiercely independent and proud population, is relatively secluded, steeped in tradition, and revolves a
4. S07E04MontanaMay 15, 2016—Bourdain traverses big sky country and embraces Montana's distinctive history and culture with a visit to Crow reservation to watch horse re
5. S07E05Tblisi, GeorgiaMay 22, 2016—Sidekick Zamir Gotta temporarily upstages Bourdain in this tour of the mountainous Eurasian country Georgia, featuring the cities Tbilisi, B
6. S07E06SenegalMay 29, 2016—Bourdain explores the distinct culture of the West African nation Senegal, which despite its deep-rooted religious beliefs, is known for its
7. S07E07Cologne, GermanyJune 5, 2016—The 40-day Cologne Carnival celebration sets the tone for Bourdain's visit to this city that boasts many delicacies (kolsch, mett, blood sau

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01HanoiSeptember 25, 2016—Inspired by Graham Greene's words "... whatever you're looking for, you will find here..." Bourdain joins the throngs of locals as he motorb
2. S08E02NashvilleOctober 2, 2016—Anthony Bourdain absorbs the tastes, sights, and sounds of Music City, U.S.A., from chef Josh Habiger's Catbird Seat and Bolton's famous hot
3. S08E03Sichuan with Eric RipertOctober 16, 2016—Michelin star chef, and all around good sport, Eric Ripert is introduced to China and Sichuan province by host and good friend Bourdain. Bou
4. S08E04LondonOctober 23, 2016—Visiting London, post-Brexit vote, Bourdain finds comfort in classic British cuisine including roast bone marrow at chef Fergus Henderson's
5. S08E05HoustonOctober 30, 2016—Looking beyond oil, NASA, and football, Bourdain explores Houston's diverse cultures, taking in a Bollywood-style dance in a grocery store,
6. S08E06Japan with MasaNovember 13, 2016—Guided by world-renowned chef Masa Takayama, Bourdain's return trip to Japan begins with a tour of outdoor food markets in Kanazawa where th
7. S08E07Buenos AiresNovember 20, 2016—A carouse through Argentina, where chicken is considered vegan and psychoanalysis is a part of everyday life. An inculcation to the thinning
8. S08E08Minas Gerais, BrazilNovember 27, 2016—Bourdain explores the Brazilian heartland, home to baroque architecture, lush hillsides and mineiro cuisine which includes broiled chicken s
9. S08E09RomeDecember 4, 2016—Led by his cinematic tour guides, actress Asia Argento, screenwriter/director Abel Ferrara, and larger-than-life Romans, Anthony experiences

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Los AngelesApril 30, 2017—An alternative tour of Los Angeles by Bourdain focuses on the impact and contributions of its less photographed and often overlooked Latino
2. S09E02San SebastianMay 7, 2017—Bourdain visits the coastal city of San Sebastian in the Basque Country, famous for its spectacular views and incomparable fresh seafood. Al
3. S09E03LaosMay 14, 2017—The rich sensory experience of Laos with its enchanting scenery, distinctive aromas, and exceptional food are explored in Bourdain's trip to
4. S09E04QueensMay 21, 2017—Bourdain discovers a hub of international cuisines and cultures in the New York City Borough of Queens. Traveling via the No. 7 train, the h
5. S09E05AntarcticaJune 4, 2017—Bourdain travels to the bottom of the world to experience the serene beauty and mystery of the driest, coldest, windiest place on earth. Tak
6. S09E06OmanJune 11, 2017—Bourdain takes his first journey to the Sultanate of Oman and finds a peaceful land of remarkable beauty that defies expectations. His trave
7. S09E07TrinidadJune 25, 2017—A trip to the Caribbean uncovers how the island of Trinidad has turned a history of colonialism and slavery into a non-stop celebration of m
8. S09E08Porto, PortugalJuly 2, 2017—Food takes center stage on this tour of the northern Portugal city by Bourdain, whose local travel companions include his former Les Halles

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01SingaporeOctober 1, 2017—Bourdain tours the historically rich streets of Singapore and immerses himself in the vast array of multicultural foods found throughout thi
2. S10E02French AlpsOctober 8, 2017—The gloves are off and the rivalry continues as Bourdain and his long time friend, three-Michelin-starred chef Eric Ripert, embark on a ski-
3. S10E03Lagos, NigeriaOctober 15, 2017—Once considered the most dangerous city in the world, Lagos is, in many ways, the epicenter of modern Africa. The driving force of the city
4. S10E04PittsburghOctober 22, 2017—Bourdain delves into a dining scene at a crossroads: part iconic steel city defined by blue-collar, working-class comfort food – steak and p
5. S10E05Sri LankaOctober 29, 2017—As peace spreads throughout Sri Lanka following the end of its brutal civil war, Bourdain travels to the once divided nation to experience t
6. S10E06Puerto RicoNovember 5, 2017—When Bourdain heads to Puerto Rico to check out the reality behind the piña coladas and fancy resorts, he finds natural splendor, delicious
7. S10E07SeattleNovember 19, 2017—Bourdain immerses himself in the "boom or bust" city of Seattle. Two industries are reshaping the city and its culture – tech and the newly
8. S10E08Southern Italy: The Heel of the BootNovember 26, 2017—The "Heel of the Boot" draws Bourdain back in time as he visits the largely untouched landscapes and colorful locals of Southern Italy and a

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01West VirginiaApril 29, 2018—Bourdain digs deep into the proud, often misunderstood culture of West Virginia, as he traverses a 5,000-foot mine, observes the demolition
2. S11E02UruguayMay 6, 2018—Anthony Bourdain returns to Uruguay after a decade away and finds a progressive nation in the midst of social change, but with evident fragm
3. S11E03NewfoundlandMay 13, 2018—An exploration of this rocky, east coast Canadian island by Bourdain reveals a magical place abundant in fish and wild game and steeped in d
4. S11E04ArmeniaMay 20, 2018—Bourdain takes a wide-angle look at the culture and history of this country, heavily influenced by Europe and Russia, with guides musician o
5. S11E05Hong KongJune 3, 2018—Bourdain experiences Hong Kong through the eyes and lens of legendary cinematographer and longtime Hong Kong resident Christopher Doyle.
6. S11E06BerlinJune 10, 2018—n Berlin, an anomaly among German metropolises, Bourdain encounters an extremely accepting society teeming with unbridled creativity despite
7. S11E07Cajun Mardi GrasJune 17, 2018—In this celebration of Louisiana's Cajun culture, complete with Zydeco music and a crawfish boil, Bourdain goes off the beaten path and take
8. S11E08BhutanJune 24, 2018—Anthony Bourdain and film director Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan) tour the remote South Asian Kingdom of Bhutan and trav

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01KenyaSeptember 23, 2018—Anthony Bourdain introduces his fellow CNN Original Series host W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America) to the distinctive sights, tastes,
2. S12E02Asturias, SpainSeptember 30, 2018 8.5Anthony Bourdain travels to the enchanted region of Asturias, Spain with chef and humanitarian Jose Andres, as he makes a return to his home
3. S12E03IndonesiaOctober 7, 2018—A shadow puppet performance provides an entry into understanding Indonesia, a country comprised of thousands of islands whose people endured
4. S12E04Bourdain's ImpactOctober 14, 2018—This episode explores how Anthony Bourdain's unique perspective and voice altered the world of food, travel, and culture and in the process
5. S12E05Far West TexasOctober 21, 2018—Anthony Bourdain travels to the untamed land of Big Bend, Texas near the Mexican border; an area that pits man against nature and in which t
6. S12E06Season's bestBehind the ScenesOctober 28, 2018 10.0Anthony Bourdain's relationship with his crew, the team that traveled with him and slogged through the trenches, was like no other in his li
7. S12E07Lower East SideNovember 11, 2018 10.0Anthony Bourdain takes a personal journey through this formerly bohemian New York City neighborhood, as he meets, shares meals and reflects

Season 12 ranked & reviewed