Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 2013
“Get hungry, get curious, get lost.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- April 14, 2013
- Last Aired
- November 11, 2018
- Format
- 12 seasons · 95 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~66.5 hours (42 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S6E2 "Marseille" (★ 10/10)
- Network
- CNN
- Where to Stream
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max
What is Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown?
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown is a television series that features the host traveling to various locations around the world. The show focuses on exploring local cultures, food, and dining rituals in lesser-known areas.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 95
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 14, 2013
- Last aired
- Nov 11, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CNN
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 89 votes
- Format
- 12 seasons · 95 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~42 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- CNN
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Overview
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown is a television series that features the host traveling to various locations around the world. The show focuses on exploring local cultures, food, and dining rituals in lesser-known areas. Bourdain's curiosity and candor are notable aspects of the series, as he meets with local citizens and shares their stories. He visits war-torn regions and other off-the-beaten-path destinations, providing a unique perspective on the lives of people in these areas. Additionally, the series features interactions with internationally recognized chefs, who share their experiences and insights with Bourdain. The show offers a window into diverse cultures and lifestyles, highlighting the complexities and nuances of the places visited. Through his travels, Bourdain presents a candid and often humorous look at the world, encouraging viewers to think critically about the cultures and people they encounter.
Should you watch it?
“Anthony Bourdain travels the globe to explore diverse cultures through local food and dining rituals.”
- unique cultural insights
- authentic culinary exploration
- features war-torn locations
- candid language
Watch it if you enjoy travel documentaries that prioritize local perspectives over typical tourist experiences.
The series features candid discussions and occasionally visits regions affected by conflict.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Myanmar Mytharc Apr 14, 2013
- E2 Los Angeles Core Apr 21, 2013
- E3 Colombia Core Apr 28, 2013
- E4 Quebec Core May 5, 2013
- E5 Morocco (Tangier) Core May 12, 2013
- E6 Libya Core May 19, 2013
- E7 Peru Mytharc Jun 2, 2013
- E8 Congo Mytharc Jun 9, 2013
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Jerusalem Mytharc Sep 15, 2013
- E2 Spain Core Sep 22, 2013
- E3 New Mexico Core Sep 29, 2013
- E4 Copenhagen Core Oct 6, 2013
- E5 Sicily Core Oct 13, 2013
- E6 South Africa Core Oct 20, 2013
- E7 Tokyo Mytharc Nov 3, 2013
- E8 Detroit Mytharc Nov 10, 2013
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Punjab, India Mytharc Apr 13, 2014
- E2 Las Vegas Core Apr 20, 2014
- E3 Lyon, France Core Apr 27, 2014
- E4 Mexico City Core May 4, 2014
- E5 Russia Core May 11, 2014
- E6 Mississippi Delta Core May 18, 2014
- E7 Thailand Mytharc Jun 1, 2014
- E8 Bahia, Brazil Mytharc Jun 8, 2014
Season 4 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Shanghai Mytharc Sep 28, 2014
- E2 The Bronx Core Oct 5, 2014
- E3 Paraguay Core Oct 12, 2014
- E4 Vietnam Core Oct 19, 2014
- E5 Tanzania Core Oct 26, 2014
- E6 Iran Core Nov 2, 2014
- E7 Massachusetts Mytharc Nov 9, 2014
- E8 Jamaica Mytharc Nov 16, 2014
Season 5 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 South Korea Mytharc Apr 26, 2015
- E2 Miami Core May 3, 2015
- E3 Scotland Core May 10, 2015
- E4 Madagascar Core May 17, 2015
- E5 New Jersey Core May 31, 2015
- E6 Budapest Core Jun 7, 2015
- E7 Hawaii Mytharc Jun 14, 2015
- E8 Beirut Mytharc Jun 21, 2015
Season 6 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Cuba Mytharc Sep 28, 2015
- E2 Marseille Core Oct 4, 2015
- E3 Okinawa Core Oct 11, 2015
- E4 Bay Area Core Oct 18, 2015
- E5 Ethiopia Core Oct 25, 2015
- E6 Borneo Core Nov 1, 2015
- E7 Istanbul Mytharc Nov 8, 2015
- E8 Charleston, S.C. Mytharc Nov 15, 2015
Season 7 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Manila, Philippines Mytharc Apr 24, 2016
- E2 Chicago Core May 1, 2016
- E3 The Greek Islands Core May 8, 2016
- E4 Montana Core May 15, 2016
- E5 Tblisi, Georgia Core May 22, 2016
- E6 Senegal Mytharc May 29, 2016
- E7 Cologne, Germany Mytharc Jun 5, 2016
Season 8 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hanoi Mytharc Sep 25, 2016
- E2 Nashville Core Oct 2, 2016
- E3 Sichuan with Eric Ripert Core Oct 16, 2016
- E4 London Core Oct 23, 2016
- E5 Houston Core Oct 30, 2016
- E6 Japan Core Nov 13, 2016
- E7 Buenos Aires Core Nov 20, 2016
- E8 Minas Gerais, Brazil Mytharc Nov 27, 2016
- E9 Rome Mytharc Dec 4, 2016
Season 9 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Los Angeles Mytharc Apr 30, 2017
- E2 San Sebastian Core May 7, 2017
- E3 Laos Core May 14, 2017
- E4 Queens Core May 21, 2017
- E5 Antarctica Core Jun 4, 2017
- E6 Oman Core Jun 11, 2017
- E7 Trinidad Mytharc Jun 25, 2017
- E8 Porto, Portugal Mytharc Jul 2, 2017
Season 10 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 Singapore Mytharc Oct 1, 2017
- E2 French Alps Core Oct 8, 2017
- E3 Lagos, Nigeria Core Oct 15, 2017
- E4 Pittsburgh Core Oct 22, 2017
- E5 Sri Lanka Core Oct 29, 2017
- E6 Puerto Rico Core Nov 5, 2017
- E7 Seattle Mytharc Nov 19, 2017
- E8 Southern Italy Mytharc Nov 26, 2017
Season 11 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →- E1 West Virginia Mytharc Apr 29, 2018
- E2 Uruguay Core May 6, 2018
- E3 Newfoundland Mytharc May 13, 2018
- E4 Armenia Core May 20, 2018
- E5 Hong Kong Core Jun 3, 2018
- E6 Berlin Core Jun 10, 2018
- E7 Cajun Mardi Gras Mytharc Jun 17, 2018
- E8 Bhutan Mytharc Jun 24, 2018
Season 12 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →- E1 Kenya Mytharc Sep 23, 2018
- E2 Asturias, Spain Core Sep 30, 2018
- E3 Indonesia Core Oct 7, 2018
- E4 Bourdain’s Impact Core Oct 14, 2018
- E5 Far West Texas Core Oct 21, 2018
- E6 Behind the Scenes Mytharc Oct 28, 2018
- E7 Lower East Side Mytharc Nov 11, 2018
Frequently asked questions
What is the focus of the series?
The series focuses on uncovering little-known areas of the world through food and dining rituals.
Who is the host?
The series is hosted by Anthony Bourdain.
Does the show visit popular tourist spots?
The show specifically aims to take viewers off the beaten path of typical tourist destinations.
Are there other chefs featured?
Bourdain occasionally communes with internationally lauded chefs during his travels.
What is the tone of the host?
Bourdain is known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit.
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