Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown: Season 7

Season overview

The seventh season of the CNN original series Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown follows host Anthony Bourdain as he continues his global exploration of diverse cultures, food, and dining rituals. The season premiered on April 24, 2016, and consists of seven episodes. Throughout this installment, Bourdain visits a variety of locations, including Manila in the Philippines, the Greek Islands, Chicago, Montana, Georgia, Cologne, and Senegal. The production maintains the series' established format of traveling to lesser-known areas and locations off the beaten path to engage with local customs and communities. While the season was originally planned to include eight episodes, the intended finale featuring Buenos Aires was rescheduled for the eighth season. This change occurred because the original broadcast of the Buenos Aires episode was pre-empted to provide coverage of the Orlando nightclub shooting. As with previous seasons, the narrative arc remains focused on Bourdain using his curiosity and candor to uncover the unique character of each destination. The season continues the show's tradition of documentary-style travel, highlighting the intersection of regional cuisine and cultural identity while maintaining a focus on areas that are often overlooked by conventional tourism.