Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown: Season 6
The sixth season of the CNN original series Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown continues the program's established format of global exploration, focusing on the intersection of food, culture, and local dining rituals. Hosted by Anthony Bourdain, the season consists of eight episodes that premiered on September 27, 2015. Throughout this installment, Bourdain travels to a diverse array of international and domestic locati
Season 6 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 travel and food documentary series that premiered on CNN in April 2013.
- The series follows host Anthony Bourdain as he explores lesser-known locations to examine local cultures and dining rituals.
- Bourdain is characterized by his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit while traveling off the beaten path.
- The program has established a history of critical recognition, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award.
Season overview
The sixth season of the CNN original series Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown continues the program's established format of global exploration, focusing on the intersection of food, culture, and local dining rituals. Hosted by Anthony Bourdain, the season consists of eight episodes that premiered on September 27, 2015. Throughout this installment, Bourdain travels to a diverse array of international and domestic locations to uncover lesser-known areas and engage with local communities. The itinerary for the season includes visits to Cuba, Marseille, Okinawa, Ethiopia, the Bay Area in California, Borneo, Istanbul, and Charleston, South Carolina. Consistent with the series' broader mission, these episodes emphasize Bourdain's characteristic curiosity and candor as he moves beyond traditional tourist destinations. By exploring these specific regions, the show aims to celebrate diverse cultures and provide viewers with insights into the dining customs and societal landscapes of each featured location. This season maintains the documentary style of the series, which has been recognized for its production quality and narrative approach to travel and culinary journalism, further expanding the show's documentation of global experiences and the human stories found within them.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
Cuba
Sep 28, 2015 · 45 min
In the season six premiere, Bourdain explores Cuba – just as the half-century U.S. embargo softens and economic and social progress loom – from its bustling capital city Havana, to
Marseille
Oct 4, 2015 · 45 min
Bourdain and his travel companion, chef Eric Ripert (Le Bernardin), visit France’s oldest city to experience its stew of cultures and cuisines, indulging in chef Gerald Passedat’s
Okinawa
Oct 11, 2015 · 45 min
The alluring island of Okinawa, which endures tragic memories from World War II battles, is explored by Bourdain from historical, political, cultural and culinary perspectives. The
Bay Area
Oct 18, 2015 · 45 min
Bourdain visits the Bay Areas of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose to take a personal journey – in martial arts training with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor Kurt Osiander, and h
Ethiopia
Oct 25, 2015 · 45 min
Acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson (Red Rooster, Aquavit) and his wife Maya take Bourdain on a personal tour of their native country to experience this nation beyond the headlines, f
Borneo
Nov 1, 2015 · 45 min
After a 10 year absence, Bourdain abides by his promise to return, dining on chicken rendang for a reunion meal at Aunty Aini’s, taking a boat ride to Kuching, traveling back to th
Istanbul
Nov 8, 2015 · 45 min
The cliché East meets West rings true in Istanbul as Bourdain explores its confluence of food, culture and politics, featuring a Turkish breakfast with old friend Esra, an oil wres
Charleston, S.C.
Nov 15, 2015 · 45 min
For the season finale, Bourdain travels with “one of America’s most important chefs,” Sean Brock, to sample Charleston’s varied food offerings including traditional Gullah cuisine,