Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern

Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern

2007 15 Seasons 194 Episodes ⭐ 8.1 Documentary Reality

Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern is a travel and cuisine television show hosted by Andrew Zimmern on the Travel Channel. The first season debuted on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 9pm ET/PT. Bizarre Foods focuses on regional cuisine from around the world which is typically perceived by Americans as being disgusting, exotic, or bizarre. In each episode, Zimmern focuses on the cuisine of a particular country or region. He typically shows how the food is procured, where it is served, and, usually without hesitation, eats it. Originally a one-hour documentary titled Bizarre Foods of Asia, repeated showings on the Travel Channel drew consistent, considerable audiences. In late 2006, it was decided to turn the documentary into a weekly, one-hour show with the same premise and with Andrew Zimmern as the host. In 2009, Zimmern took a break from Bizarre Foods to work on one season of the spin-off Bizarre World.

Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern is a travel and cuisine television show hosted by Andrew Zimmern on the Travel Channel. The first season debuted on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 9pm ET/PT. Bizarre Foods focuses on regional cuisine from around the world which is typically perceived by Americans as being disgusting, exotic, or bizarre. In each episode, Zimmern focuses on the cuisine of a particular country or region. He typically shows how the food is procured, where it is served, and, usually without hesitation, eats it. Originally a one-hour documentary titled Bizarre Foods of Asia, repeated showings on the Travel Channel drew consistent, considerable audiences. In late 2006, it was decided to turn the documentary into a weekly, one-hour show with the same premise and with Andrew Zimmern as the host. In 2009, Zimmern took a break from Bizarre Foods to work on one season of the spin-off Bizarre World.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Philippines

Andrew Zimmern is off to the island nation of The Philippines.

EP 2

Morocco

Join Andrew Zimmern as he takes a culinary tour through Morocco.

EP 3

Ecuador

Join Andrew, as he takes a bite out of Ecuador.

EP 4

Spain

Andrew's gastronomic tour of the world continues with a trip through Spain.

EP 5

Gulf Coast

Andrew puts the top down as he cruises across America's Gulf Coast.

EP 6

UK

Andrew experiences some unique food on his journey through the UK!

EP 7

Trinidad and Tobago

Come join Andrew down in the islands, mon.

EP 8

Mexico

Think Mexico is nothing more than tequila shots and wild spring breaks?

EP 9

Alaska

As part of the Alaskan culture, Andrew Zimmerman bites into everything.

EP 10

Taiwan

Andrew Zimmern's off to Taiwan--a culture of flavorful food that stinks!

EP 11

New York City

Andrew decides to head to his hometown for a week to recharge his battery.

EP 12

Vietnam

Andrew Zimmern tries snake, pig ears, silk worms & cat coffee in Vietnam.

EP 13

Memorable Moments

Season 1 recap with some of its highlights, including lamb's head, guinea pig, roast pigeon, worms, grubs, armadillo, an

EP 14

Best Bites

Andrew relives some of the best bites from the first season.

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Beijing

Andrew's in Beijing, home to one of the world's most vibrant food scenes.

EP 2

Iceland

Join Andrew in Iceland as he samples such delicacies as rotted shark.

EP 3

St. Petersburg

Andrew tours St. Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia.

EP 4

Minnesota

Join Andrew on a culinary tour through the place he calls home: Minnesota.

EP 5

Bolivia

Andrew reveals Bolivia's culinary secrets on a trip of amazing discoveries.

EP 6

Chile

Andrew's touring the world's longest, thinnest country, Chile.

EP 7

Guangzhou

Join Andrew in Guangzhou, the bizarre-food capital of China.

EP 8

Delhi

Andrew's in Delhi, one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities.

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Phuket, Thailand

Andrew enjoys the tropical paradise and people of Phuket, Thailand.

EP 2

Sicily

Andrew samples sardine meatballs and cow spleen in Sicily.

EP 3

Goa, India

Andrew's in Goa, India's smallest state, known for its tropical attitude.

EP 4

Samoa

Andrew explores the food and culture of the Samoan Islands.

EP 5

Paris

Andrew finds out why Paris is known as the food capital of the world.

EP 6

Los Angeles

Andrew arrives in L.A., where the food varies as much as the people.

EP 7

Halloween Special

Adventurous eater Andrew Zimmern throws a Halloween party for show fans.

EP 8

Hawaii

Andrew samples authentic Hawaiian cuisine, including Spam.

EP 9

Ethiopia

Andrew explores Ethiopia, an African country famous for its cuisine.

EP 10

Maine

Maine residents find most of the food they eat in their own backyards.

EP 11

Holiday Special

Andrew invites a group of friends to celebrate their respective holidays.

EP 12

Uganda

Andrew travels to the "Pearl of Africa," where the food is simple.

EP 13

Japan

Andrew heads to Japan, where the people have a passion for food.

EP 14

Sexy food

Andrew investigates the connection between food and sex.

EP 15

Surf It Up

Andrew has tasted some of the strangest creatures to come out of the ocean.

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Tanzania

Andrew samples the traditional Tanzanian breakfast, supu.

EP 2

Seoul, South Korea

Andrew feasts on Seoul's authentic soups, barbecues and fermented foods.

EP 3

The Outback

Andrew eats wallaby and crocodile in the Australian Outback.

EP 4

Appalachia

Andrew gets a taste of the Appalachian Mountains' culture and food.

EP 5

Eastern Australia

Andrew has the opportunity to try some of most exotic species in Australia.

EP 6

Singapore

Andrew experiences the diversity of food and culture in Singapore.

EP 7

Texas

Andrew takes a Wild West tour of the Lone Star State of Texas.

EP 8

Nicaragua

Andrew visits Nicaragua to get a taste of some of its unusual local fare.

EP 9

Puerto Rico

Join Andrew in Puerto Rico as he visits the Pork Highway.

EP 10

Survival Special

Andrew takes to the Mexican jungles, where he learns to live off the land.

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Thailand

Andrew travels to rural a region in northeastern Thailand known as Isan.

EP 2

Cambodia

Cambodians eat some of the most unusual foods on the planet.

EP 3

Mongolia

Mongols live off their harsh land in much the same way their ancestors did.

EP 4

Arizona

Andrew uncovers unique food traditions in the great state of Arizona.

EP 5

Kids' Special

Average American kids sit down with Andrew for a "bizarre" school lunch.

EP 6

Tokyo

Andrew returns to the vibrant and trendsetting city of Tokyo.

EP 7

Bangkok

Andrew samples Thai cuisine, including some he's never seen before.

EP 8

Baja, Mexico

Andrew's in Baja Mexico, where the people and food are out of this world.

EP 9

Buenos Aires

Andrew explores the meat culture of Buenos Aires.

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Syria

Andrew is in search of foods like sausage made of camel hump.

EP 2

Pennsylvania

Andrew samples the Pennsylvania staples most people never hear about.

EP 3

Venice

Andrew eats his way through the historic city of Venice.

EP 4

Madagascar

Andrew gets an intimate look at the food and the people of Madagascar.

EP 5

Chicago

Andrew gets a taste of Chicago's diverse food scene.

EP 6

Namibia

Andrew travels to Namibia, a land of true beauty and truly bizarre foods.

EP 7

San Francisco

Andrew delves into the cutting edge food scene in the San Francisco Bay Area!

EP 8

Greece

Andrew meets some Greeks who are passionate about their food.

EP 9

Hong Kong

Andrew gets a dose of turtle jelly soup, snake bile and medicinal bug tea.

EP 10

Hungary

In Hungary, it's not just goulash for Andrew: it's also blood cake.

EP 11

Chengdu

From the blistering "Hot Pot" and fiery Mapo Tofu to spicy Kung Pao Chicken, Andrew Zimmern explores the famous scorchin

EP 12

Indonesia

Andrew fuels up on cobra blood for an extra kick of energy.

EP 13

Taste of the Tropics

Andrew visits the tropical locations of the Caribbean and the Americas.

EP 14

Kalahari

Outside Johannesburg, Andrew sinks his teeth into zebra.

EP 15

NYC: Will Work for Food

Andrew comes back to the Big Apple, the place where he got his start in the restaurant business. Does he have the chops

EP 16

Embassy Row

Take a food tour around the world without leaving our nation's capitol.

EP 17

Finland

Andrew ventures to Finland, where he dines on delectable delights.

EP 18

Rio De Janeiro

The attraction for Andrew in Rio de Janeiro is the diverse food culture.

EP 19

Suriname

Andrew delves deep into the rainforest of the country of Suriname.

EP 20

Fez, Morocco

Andrew eats a plate of fermented meats in Morocco

EP 21

Sardinia

Andrew is back for another exotic food adventure, this time in Sardinia.

EP 22

Montreal

Andrew heads up north for a taste of the joie de vivre in Montreal.

EP 23

Jamaica

Andrew experiences the true flavor of Jamaica.

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Mexico City: Corn Smut & Ants

Andrew eats stewed pig knuckles, ant eggs, and corn smut in Mexico City.

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Lisbon: Snails and Sardines

In Lisbon, Portugal Andrew harvests barnacles, feasts on snails, and more.

EP 3

Ireland: Ancient Bog Butter

In Ireland Andrew eats 3 thousand-year-old butter that was buried in a bog.

EP 4

Factory Food

Andrew finds delicious fun at factories big and small, creating artisanal foods

EP 5

Brooklyn

Andrew feasts on sea robins, bacteria candy, and spleen sandwiches in Brooklyn.

EP 6

Newfoundland

Andrew eats cod tongue, moose pie and chicken fried seal flipper.

EP 7

Ethnic Enclaves

Andrew explores ethnic food of immigrant communities.

EP 8

Faroe Islands: Spoiled Sheep

Andrew goes to the Faroe Islands for fermented sheep's head and boiled seagulls

EP 9

Food Science

Andrew looks at how chefs are using science to take cooking to new heights.

EP 10

BBQ

People are passionate about barbeque and Andrew tries all different styles.

EP 11

Comfort Foods

Andrew finds comfort foods in one culture are considered odd in another.

EP 12

Spleen Soup and Sriracha

Andrew eats fried fish fins, and rescues an Africanized beehive and its honey.

EP 13

Eyeballs and Abalone

On the Big Island Andrew eats tuna eyeballs, pig's blood, and bull's testicles.

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EP 1

Hunting with Eagles

Andrew hunts with golden eagles and milks a horse in Kazakhstan.

EP 2

Stinky Tofu and Iron Eggs

In Taipei, Taiwan, Andrew feasts on stinky tofu, iron eggs and bullfrogs.

EP 3

Rome: Porchetta and Pecorino

In Rome Andrew feasts on lamb brains, river eels and the perfect stuffed pig.

EP 4

Dubai: Carp, Camel, Cocoons

Andrew heads to Dubai for camels milk, fermented fish and manna from heaven.

EP 5

Cold Blooded Creatures

Andrew devours cold blooded creatures like snakes, lizards and poisonous toads.

EP 6

Panama: Beef Lungs & Potions

Andrew goes to Panama City, Panama for iguana eggs, beef lung, and chicken feet.

EP 7

Rat Hearts and Porcupine Parts

Andrew eats porcupine, giant rats and bird nests in Ho Chi Minh City.

EP 8

Peruvian Amazon: Giant Rodents

Andrew treks to Iquitos, Peru for Amazonian edibles like wasps and bull frogs.

EP 9

Brains, Balls and Blood

Andrew heads to San Antonio, Texas for cow heads, calf balls, and raw quail egg

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Guatemala

Fresh bull testicle ceviche and possum Sunday dinner in Guatemala where ancient flavors are still alive.

EP 2

Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

Ancient tastes in Croatia like roasted dormice and giant offal kebabs to baked rooster and grilled frog.

EP 3

Paris Reborn

Mushrooms delivered to the presidential palace; brined ham delivered to the presidential palace; aging artisanal French

EP 4

Philadelphia

Cheese-steak and shad cake to turkey neck and pig liver in Philadelphia where pride brings good food.

EP 5

Oaxaca

Winged ants, grilled intestines, grasshoppers and dried beef hearts enjoyed in Mexico's culinary capital.

EP 6

Amsterdam

Unique re-inventions of traditional Dutch recipes in Amsterdam from goose krokets to insect-filled nuggets to smoked loc

EP 7

Kansas City

Jiggly pig snoots, spliced spleen, backyard-trapped woodchuck and world-class BBQ in Kansas City.

EP 8

Jerusalem

Cow udder and veal brain to turkey balls and mullet roe.

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Lewis and Clark Trail

Lewis and Clark Trail

EP 2

Southern BBQ Trail

Southern BBQ Trail

EP 3

Civil War

Civil War

EP 4

Road Tripping Route 66

Road Tripping Route 66

EP 5

Great Lakes

Great Lakes

EP 6

The Pacific Coast Highway

The Pacific Coast Highway

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Cowboy Life in Texas

Cowboy Life in Texas

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Daniel Boone's Wilderness Trail

Daniel Boone's Wilderness Trail

EP 3

Magnificent Mississippi River

Magnificent Mississippi River

EP 4

Cajun Country Trail

Cajun Country Trail

EP 5

Discovering Columbus

Discovering Columbus

EP 6

Paul Revere's Midnight Ride

Paul Revere's Midnight Ride

EP 7

Florida's Conquistador Coast

Florida's Conquistador Coast

EP 8

Yukon Gold Rush Trail

Yukon Gold Rush Trail

EP 9

The Mighty Erie Canal

The Mighty Erie Canal

EP 10

Vegas Road Trip

Vegas Road Trip

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The Paul Bunyan Trail

The Paul Bunyan Trail

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The Jesse James Trail

The Jesse James Trail

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Germany's Route 66

Germany's Route 66

EP 4

Italy's Amalfi Coast

Italy's Amalfi Coast

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Napoleon's March Through Poland

Napoleon's March Through Poland

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America's First Revolution Trail

America's First Revolution Trail

EP 7

Aztec Routes of Mexico

Aztec Routes of Mexico

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The Pony Express

The Pony Express

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William Wallace's March Through Scotland

William Wallace's March Through Scotland

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Captain Cook and the Ancient Hawaiians

Captain Cook and the Ancient Hawaiians

EP 4

WWII Battle of the Bulge

WWII Battle of the Bulge

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The Saint James Way in Spain

The Saint James Way in Spain

EP 6

North Carolina's Moonshine Highway

North Carolina's Moonshine Highway

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The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad

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