Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown: Season 10
Season 10 of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown continues the series tradition of exploring diverse cultures through the lens of local food and dining rituals. Premiering on October 1, 2017, the season consists of eight episodes that take host Anthony Bourdain to a variety of international and domestic locations. The narrative journey begins in Singapore and proceeds to feature tours of the French Alps, Puerto Rico, Lag
Season 10 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown is a documentary travel and food series that premiered on CNN in 2013.
- The series centers on host Anthony Bourdain as he travels globally to explore the cultures and cuisines of lesser-known locations.
- Bourdain is characterized by his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit while navigating both tourist destinations and war-torn regions.
- The show is recognized for its focus on dining rituals and its commitment to taking viewers off the beaten path to celebrate diverse cultures.
Season overview
Season 10 of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown continues the series tradition of exploring diverse cultures through the lens of local food and dining rituals. Premiering on October 1, 2017, the season consists of eight episodes that take host Anthony Bourdain to a variety of international and domestic locations. The narrative journey begins in Singapore and proceeds to feature tours of the French Alps, Puerto Rico, Lagos, Nigeria, Seattle, Sri Lanka, Pittsburgh, and southern Italy. Throughout these installments, Bourdain maintains his established approach of venturing off the beaten path to uncover lesser-known areas and engage with local communities. The season remains consistent with the show's broader mission to celebrate global diversity while highlighting the unique culinary traditions of each destination. By visiting both international hubs and specific regions within the United States, the season provides a comprehensive look at how food serves as a bridge for cultural understanding. As with previous seasons, the production focuses on Bourdain's curiosity and his interactions with the people he meets, documenting his travels as he seeks to uncover the stories behind the meals and the environments in which they are prepared and shared.
Episode Guide
Season 10 Progress Shield
Singapore
Oct 1, 2017 · 45 min
Bourdain tours the historically rich streets of Singapore and immerses himself in the vast array of multicultural foods found throughout this island city-state. An old-school styl
French Alps
Oct 8, 2017 · 45 min
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-and-cheese-filled journey through the Fr
Lagos, Nigeria
Oct 15, 2017 · 45 min
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 is a pervasive, almost pathologically po
Pittsburgh
Oct 22, 2017 · 45 min
Bourdain delves into a dining scene at a crossroads: part iconic steel city defined by blue-collar, working-class comfort food – steak and potatoes, sausage and sauerkraut – and pa
Sri Lanka
Oct 29, 2017 · 45 min
As peace spreads throughout Sri Lanka following the end of its brutal civil war, Bourdain travels to the once divided nation to experience the reinvigorated people, food and landsc
Puerto Rico
Nov 5, 2017 · 45 min
When Bourdain heads to Puerto Rico to check out the reality behind the piña coladas and fancy resorts, he finds natural splendor, delicious food and warm people, all against the ba
Seattle
Nov 19, 2017 · 45 min
Bourdain immerses himself in the “boom or bust” city of Seattle. Two industries are reshaping the city and its culture – tech and the newly legalized cannabis industry. Bourdain
Southern Italy
Nov 26, 2017 · 45 min
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 culture steeped in both Christian and Pa