Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. Known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist...
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. Known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist destinations – including some war-torn parts of the world – and meets with a variety of local citizens to offer a window into their lifestyles, and occasionally communes with an internationally lauded chef on his journeys.
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. Known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist...
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Episode 1: Prime Cuts: Season 1
A retrospective of season one highlights and preview of season two.
Episode 2: Parts Unknown Last Bite
This live show features highlights from season 2 and a lively debate among the guests on subjects su...
Episode 3: Prime Cuts: Season 2
This one-hour special offers a preview of the new season of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.
Episode 4: Prime Cuts: Season 3
Tony looks back on Season 3. Last 5 minutes looks forward to Season 4.
Episode 5: Prime Cuts: Season 4
A retrospective of season four and preview of season five.
Episode 6: Prime Cuts: Season 5
A look back at the previous season featuring recaps, out-takes and commentary; including a sneak pee...
Episode 7: Prime Cuts: Season 6
A look back at the previous season featuring recaps, out-takes and commentary; including a sneak pee...
Episode 8: Prime Cuts: Season 7
A look back at the previous season featuring recaps, out-takes and commentary; including a sneak pee...
Episode 9: Prime Cuts: Season 8
A look back at the previous season featuring recaps, out-takes and commentary; including a sneak pee...
Episode 10: Prime Cuts: Through the Seasons
Series executive producer Chris Collins asks Bourdain to reflect upon the 10 seasons of Parts Unknow...
Episode 11: Prime Cuts: Season 10
A look back at the previous season featuring recaps, out-takes and commentary and including a sneak...
The first season of Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, hosted by the world-renowned chef, bestselling author and Emmy winning television personality, premiered on Sunday, April 14, at 9pm, ET. The premiere episode of the Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown offers an inside look at Myanmar. In his maiden voyage to the country formerly known as Burma, Bourdain and his crew discover the fabled beauty and local cuisines of a country that had been, up until recently, off-limits to outsiders. Further episodes include tours of Libya, Colombia, the Quebecois side of Canada, Koreatown in Los Angeles, Tangier, Peru and the Congo.
Episode 1: Myanmar
With the slight relaxation of control by the government of Myanmar, Tony is finally able to explore...
Episode 2: Los Angeles
Tony takes Los Angeles--but with a twist. No Hollywood sign, no Beverly Hills. Instead, he zeroes in...
Episode 3: Colombia
The public face of Colombia has changed immensely over the past ten years and is still changing for...
Episode 4: Quebec
Bourdain travels to remote areas within the province of Quebec where he samples local delicacies, ex...
Episode 5: Morocco (Tangier)
Tony explores the "Interzone", where artists like Burroughs, Bowles, and the Rolling Stones sought e...
Episode 6: Libya
Libyan hip-hop, Italian restaurants, tribal allegiances and post-war uncertainty in Libya. Bourdain...
Episode 7: Peru
Tony and his friend, world-renowned chef Eric Ripert, explore the far reaches of indigenous Andes in...
Episode 8: Congo
Tony visits Congo, the setting of one of his favorite books, Conrad's Heart of Darkness, and the bas...
CNN’s original series, ‘Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown’, which has been nominated for four Primetime Emmys in the 2013 competition, launched its second season on Friday, September 20 at 9pm, ET. The first episode, ‘Jerusalem’ features tours of Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, marking the first time Bourdain has filmed in these locations. This season of the weekend lifestyle series also takes Bourdain and his crew into “parts unknown” within Spain, New Mexico, Copenhagen, Sicily, Detroit, Tokyo and South Africa.
Episode 1: Jerusalem
In the season premiere of Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, the host and crew make their first trip to...
Episode 2: Spain
Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown explores Andalucía during Semana Santa (Holy Week, leading up to East...
Episode 3: New Mexico
Parts Unknown takes a close look at the mash-up of cultures that comprise this uniquely American sta...
Episode 4: Copenhagen
This episode explores the food and natural beauty of Copenhagen, the economic and cultural center of...
Episode 5: Sicily
Parts Unknown explores the Sicilian way of life, which puts a premium on savoring family, life, and...
Episode 6: South Africa
Once considered the most dangerous city in the world, Johannesburg now barely makes the top 50. But...
Episode 7: Tokyo
Japan is a paradox. The low birthrate, the dedication, the conformity, and the life of a salary man...
Episode 8: Detroit
Few cities have experienced such a dramatic economic rise and fall of Detroit. In this episode of Pa...
Season three of the top-rated Emmy and Peabody award-winning CNN Original Series began on Sunday, April 13 at 9pm, ET, with a look at the people, food, culture and history of India’s Punjab region. The eight-episode season also features excursions to Las Vegas, Lyon, France, Mexico City, the Mississippi Delta, Russia, Bahia, Brazil, and Thailand.
Episode 1: Punjab, India
In the Season 3 premiere of "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown," Tony explores Punjab -- one of the mo...
Episode 2: Las Vegas
Anthony Bourdain travels to Las Vegas, a city known for over-indulgence, with food author Michael Ru...
Episode 3: Lyon, France
World-renowned French chef Daniel Boulud takes Tony back home to the food-obsessed city and farm whe...
Episode 4: Mexico City
Bourdain travels to Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Cuernavaca to commune with local residents who express...
Episode 5: Russia
It's been nearly a decade since Tony has set foot in Russia with his longtime drinking buddy/travel...
Episode 6: Mississippi Delta
Bourdain goes off the beaten path and explores some of the food and history of Mississippi including...
Episode 7: Thailand
Bourdain and his crew head to the Chiang Mai province of Northern Thailand along with celebrated che...
Episode 8: Bahia, Brazil
Parts Unknown tours Bahia, known as the “African heart of Brazil” and internationally recognized for...
Season four of the top-rated Emmy and Peabody award-winning CNN Original Series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, began on Sunday, September 28 at 9pm ET/PT with a tour of Shanghai, China.
Episode 1: Shanghai
In the season premiere of Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, the host explores Shanghai by savoring cla...
Episode 2: The Bronx
Bourdain explores the widely diverse cuisines and cultures found in the NYC borough just north of Ma...
Episode 3: Paraguay
A South American country of 6 million, much of the oppressively hot landlocked nation of Paraguay is...
Episode 4: Vietnam
Parts Unknown travels to the host’s “first love,” with a look at Hue, a city in central Vietnam, inc...
Episode 5: Tanzania
Parts Unknown travels to Tanzania for an African safari adventure. Bourdain visits Zanzibar, a one-t...
Episode 6: Iran
Bourdain and his crew take their long-awaited inaugural trip to Iran exploring Tehran and Isfahan, a...
Episode 7: Massachusetts
In a departure for the series, Bourdain takes a trip to the Provincetown haunts of his post high sch...
Episode 8: Jamaica
Bourdain heads to Jamaica, a destination well known for delicious Caribbean delicacies and feel-good...
Season five of the top-rated Emmy and Peabody award-winning CNN Original Series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown began on Sunday, April 26 at 9pm ET/PT with twist – a tour of the forward-looking culture of South Korea with each scene presented in reverse order. The eight-episode season also features trips to Miami, Scotland, Madagascar, New Jersey, Budapest, Hawaii and Beirut.
Episode 1: South Korea
The season premiere of Parts Unknown uses reverse chronology to tell the story of the host’s return...
Episode 2: Miami
“Curiosity pays unexpected dividends,” observes Iggy Pop, legendary rock musician, Miami resident an...
Episode 3: Scotland
Bourdain visits one of his favorite cities in Europe, Glasgow. He makes his first stop at the Old C...
Episode 4: Madagascar
Unspoiled paradise or microcosm for the end of times? With acclaimed film director Darren Aronofsky...
Episode 5: New Jersey
Bourdain travels to his childhood home state with his brother Chris and rekindles memories at classi...
Episode 6: Budapest
Drawing inspiration from iconic Hungarian born cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, Bourdain explores th...
Episode 7: Hawaii
Bourdain explores the other Hawaii, the one that those 8 million tourists don’t see when they descen...
Episode 8: Beirut
The season five finale takes the host back to Beirut. Nicknamed “The Paris of the Middle East,” its...
Season six of the top-rated Emmy and Peabody award-winning CNN Original Series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown began on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 9pm ET/PT with the host’s tour of Cuba. The eight-episode season also featured trips to Marseille, Okinawa, Ethiopia, California’s Bay Area, Borneo, Istanbul and Charleston, S.C.
Episode 1: Cuba
In the season six premiere, Bourdain explores Cuba – just as the half-century U.S. embargo softens a...
Episode 2: Marseille
Bourdain and his travel companion, chef Eric Ripert (Le Bernardin), visit France’s oldest city to ex...
Episode 3: Okinawa
The alluring island of Okinawa, which endures tragic memories from World War II battles, is explored...
Episode 4: Bay Area
Bourdain visits the Bay Areas of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose to take a personal journey – i...
Episode 5: Ethiopia
Acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson (Red Rooster, Aquavit) and his wife Maya take Bourdain on a persona...
Episode 6: Borneo
After a 10 year absence, Bourdain abides by his promise to return, dining on chicken rendang for a r...
Episode 7: Istanbul
The cliché East meets West rings true in Istanbul as Bourdain explores its confluence of food, cultu...
Episode 8: Charleston, S.C.
For the season finale, Bourdain travels with “one of America’s most important chefs,” Sean Brock, to...
Season seven of the top-rated Emmy and Peabody award-winning CNN Original Series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown began on Sunday, April 24 at 9pm ET/PT with the host’s tour of Manila, The Philippines. The seven-episode season also features trips to the Greek Islands, Chicago, Montana, Georgia, Cologne, and Senegal. Originally an eight episode season, what was to be the season finale (Buenos Aires) was moved to Season 8 when its original broadcast was pre-empted by coverage of the Orlando nightclub shooting.
Episode 1: Manila, Philippines
In the season seven premiere, Bourdain explores the Philippines during Christmas season and travels...
Episode 2: Chicago
Chicago’s iconic Old Town Ale House and its colorful patrons are the gateway to Bourdain’s tour of t...
Episode 3: The Greek Islands
Life on the Greek islands, home to a fiercely independent and proud population, is relatively seclud...
Episode 4: Montana
Bourdain traverses big sky country and embraces Montana’s distinctive history and culture with a vis...
Episode 5: Tblisi, Georgia
Sidekick Zamir Gotta temporarily upstages Bourdain in this tour of the mountainous Eurasian country...
Episode 6: Senegal
Bourdain explores the distinct culture of the West African nation Senegal, which despite its deep-ro...
Episode 7: Cologne, Germany
The 40-day Cologne Carnival celebration sets the tone for Bourdain’s visit to this city that boasts...
Season eight began on Sunday, September 25 at 9pm ET/PT with a trip to Hanoi, Vietnam featuring dinner with president Barack Obama. The nine-episode season also features tours of Nashville, Sichuan, London, Houston, Japan, Minas Gerais, Buenos Aires, and Rome.
Episode 1: Hanoi
Inspired by Graham Greene's words “... whatever you’re looking for, you will find here...” Bourdain...
Episode 2: Nashville
Bourdain absorbs the tastes, sights and sounds of music city, from chef Josh Habiger's Catbird Seat...
Episode 3: Sichuan with Eric Ripert
Michelin star chef, and all around good sport, Eric Ripert is introduced to China and Sichuan provin...
Episode 4: London
Visiting London, post Brexit vote, Bourdain finds comfort in classic British cuisine including roast...
Episode 5: Houston
Looking beyond oil, NASA, and football, Bourdain explores Houston’s diverse cultures, taking in a Bo...
Episode 6: Japan
Guided by world-renowned chef Masa Takayama, Bourdain’s return trip to Japan begins with a tour of o...
Episode 7: Buenos Aires
Bourdain’s trip to meat-centric Buenos Aires during the hot summer month of February, features a mea...
Episode 8: Minas Gerais, Brazil
Bourdain explores the Brazilian heartland, known as the region where all the best cooks come from, a...
Episode 9: Rome
Bourdain’s Roman holiday takes a cinematic turn, influenced by his tour guides, actress Asia Argento...
6 continents. 4 Emmy Awards. Millions of fans. And now... frostbite. Season nine premiered on Sunday, April 30 2017 with a Latino-themed trip to Los Angeles. The eight-episode season also features tours of San Sebastian, Laos, Queens, NY, Antarctica, Oman, Trinidad and Porto, Portugal.
Episode 1: Los Angeles
An alternative tour of Los Angeles by Bourdain focuses on the impact and contributions of its less p...
Episode 2: San Sebastian
Bourdain visits the coastal city of San Sebastian in the Basque Country, famous for its spectacular...
Episode 3: Laos
The rich sensory experience of Laos with its enchanting scenery, distinctive aromas, and exceptional...
Episode 4: Queens
Bourdain discovers a hub of international cuisines and cultures in the New York City Borough of Quee...
Episode 5: Antarctica
Bourdain travels to the bottom of the world to experience the serene beauty and mystery of the dries...
Episode 6: Oman
Bourdain takes his first journey to the Sultanate of Oman and finds a peaceful land of remarkable be...
Episode 7: Trinidad
A trip to the Caribbean uncovers how the island of Trinidad has turned a history of colonialism and...
Episode 8: Porto, Portugal
Food takes center stage in this tour of the northern Portugal city by Bourdain, whose local travel c...
Season 10 began on Sunday, October 1 at 9pm ET/PT with a trip to Singapore. The eight-episode season also features tours of the French Alps, Puerto Rico, Lagos, Nigeria, Seattle, Sri Lanka, Pittsburgh, and southern Italy.
Episode 1: Singapore
Bourdain tours the historically rich streets of Singapore and immerses himself in the vast array of...
Episode 2: French Alps
The gloves are off and the rivalry continues as Bourdain and his long time friend, three-Michelin-st...
Episode 3: Lagos, Nigeria
Once considered the most dangerous city in the world, Lagos is, in many ways, the epicenter of moder...
Episode 4: Pittsburgh
Bourdain delves into a dining scene at a crossroads: part iconic steel city defined by blue-collar,...
Episode 5: Sri Lanka
As peace spreads throughout Sri Lanka following the end of its brutal civil war, Bourdain travels to...
Episode 6: Puerto Rico
When Bourdain heads to Puerto Rico to check out the reality behind the piña coladas and fancy resort...
Episode 7: Seattle
Bourdain immerses himself in the “boom or bust” city of Seattle. Two industries are reshaping the c...
Episode 8: Southern Italy
The“Heel of the Boot” draws Bourdain back in time as he visits the largely untouched landscapes and...
Season 11 began on Sunday, April 29 at 9pm ET/PT with a trip to West Virginia, in a special extended episode. The eight-episode season also features tours of Newfoundland, Uruguay, Armenia, Bhutan, Berlin, U.S. Cajun country, and Hong Kong.
Episode 1: West Virginia
Bourdain digs deep into the proud, often misunderstood culture of West Virginia, as he traverses a 5...
Episode 2: Uruguay
Bourdain returns to Uruguay after a decade away and finds a progressive nation in the midst of socia...
Episode 3: Newfoundland
An exploration of this rocky, east coast Canadian island by Bourdain reveals a magical place abundan...
Episode 4: Armenia
Bourdain takes a wide-angle look at the culture and history of this country, heavily influenced by E...
Episode 5: Hong Kong
Hong Kong, a city that’s always in transition and unapologetically modern has another side…a beautif...
Episode 6: Berlin
In Berlin – an anomaly among German metropolises – Bourdain encounters an extremely accepting societ...
Episode 7: Cajun Mardi Gras
In this celebration of Louisiana’s Cajun culture, complete with Zydeco music and a crawfish boil, Bo...
Episode 8: Bhutan
Bourdain and film director Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan) tour the remote South...
The final episodes premiered Sunday, September 23 with a trip to Kenya Featuring W. Kamau Bell. The seven-episode season also includes trips to Indonesia, Texas, Spain, and New York City’s Lower East Side, plus two specials.
Episode 1: Kenya
Bourdain introduces his fellow CNN Original Series host W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America) to...
Episode 2: Asturias, Spain
Bourdain travels to the enchanted region of Asturias, Spain with chef and humanitarian Jose Andres,...
Episode 3: Indonesia
A shadow puppet performance provides an entry into understanding Indonesia, a country comprised of t...
Episode 4: Bourdain’s Impact
This episode explores how Anthony Bourdain’s unique perspective and voice altered the world of food,...
Episode 5: Far West Texas
Bourdain travels to the untamed land of Big Bend, Texas near the Mexican border; an area that pits m...
Episode 6: Behind the Scenes
Bourdain’s relationship with his crew, the team that traveled with him and slogged through the trenc...
Episode 7: Lower East Side
Bourdain takes a personal journey through this formerly bohemian New York City neighborhood, as he m...
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