Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown: Season 9
Season nine of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown consists of eight episodes that continue the series' mission of exploring diverse cultures through food and local dining rituals. Premiering on April 30, 2017, the season maintains the program's established format of traveling off the beaten path to uncover little-known areas of the world. The narrative arc of this season spans six continents, taking the host and his pro
Season 9 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Anthony Bourdain is a former chef who travels globally to explore food and dining rituals.
- The series is recognized for its documentary approach to uncovering little-known areas of the world.
- The program is characterized by the host's curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit regarding his travel experiences.
- The production has established a history of critical acclaim, including four Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award.
Season overview
Season nine of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown consists of eight episodes that continue the series' mission of exploring diverse cultures through food and local dining rituals. Premiering on April 30, 2017, the season maintains the program's established format of traveling off the beaten path to uncover little-known areas of the world. The narrative arc of this season spans six continents, taking the host and his production team to a variety of international and domestic locations. The itinerary includes a Latino-themed trip to Los Angeles, as well as visits to San Sebastian, Laos, Queens, New York, Oman, Trinidad, and Porto, Portugal. A notable departure from the series' typical climate, the season also features a journey to Antarctica, where the crew encounters freezing conditions. Throughout these travels, the series remains focused on the host's curiosity and candor as he engages with local populations. By moving beyond the shorthand of a culinary travelogue, the season emphasizes the host's interest in discovering new taste sensations while simultaneously highlighting the social and cultural contexts of the regions visited. This season continues the show's long-standing production history, which has previously earned four Emmy Awards and recognition from the Peabody Awards.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
Los Angeles
Apr 30, 2017 · 45 min
An alternative tour of Los Angeles by Bourdain focuses on the impact and contributions of its less photographed and often overlooked Latino communities. From downtown, for Oaxaquen
San Sebastian
May 7, 2017 · 45 min
Bourdain visits the coastal city of San Sebastian in the Basque Country, famous for its spectacular views and incomparable fresh seafood. Alongside friend and renowned chef Juan Ma
Laos
May 14, 2017 · 45 min
The rich sensory experience of Laos with its enchanting scenery, distinctive aromas, and exceptional food are explored in Bourdain’s trip to this Southeast Asian country which also
Queens
May 21, 2017 · 45 min
Bourdain discovers a hub of international cuisines and cultures in the New York City Borough of Queens. Traveling via the No. 7 train, the host dines on morcilla (blood sausage) wi
Antarctica
Jun 4, 2017 · 45 min
Bourdain travels to the bottom of the world to experience the serene beauty and mystery of the driest, coldest, windiest place on earth. Taken under the wings of such hearty reside
Oman
Jun 11, 2017 · 45 min
Bourdain takes his first journey to the Sultanate of Oman and finds a peaceful land of remarkable beauty that defies expectations. His travels include the capital city Muscat, as w
Trinidad
Jun 25, 2017 · 45 min
A trip to the Caribbean uncovers how the island of Trinidad has turned a history of colonialism and slavery into a non-stop celebration of multicultural food, music and good times.
Porto, Portugal
Jul 2, 2017 · 45 min
Food takes center stage in this tour of the northern Portugal city by Bourdain, whose local travel companions include his former Les Halles boss Jose Meirelles. A sumptuous pig tri