Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown: Season 3

Season overview

The third season of the CNN original series Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown premiered on April 13, 2014. Consisting of eight episodes, the season continues the established format of the documentary program, which features host Anthony Bourdain traveling across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world. Throughout these installments, the series celebrates diverse cultures by exploring local food and dining rituals. The narrative arc of the season takes viewers to a variety of international and domestic locations, beginning with an exploration of the people, culture, history, and food of India’s Punjab region. Subsequent episodes feature excursions to Las Vegas, Lyon, France, Mexico City, the Mississippi Delta, Russia, Bahia, Brazil, and Thailand. Consistent with the series' established tone, Bourdain utilizes his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit to take viewers off the beaten path of traditional tourist destinations. By visiting these specific regions, the show maintains its focus on documenting unique cultural experiences and human interactions in both familiar and less-traveled territories, including areas that have experienced conflict. The season serves as a continuation of the host's ongoing mission to get hungry, get curious, and get lost while documenting the complexities of global culinary and social landscapes.