Man v. Food

Name: Man v. Food
Genre: Reality
Released: 2008-12-03
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Adam Richman

ENDED4 Seasons87 Episodes★ 6.6

Man v. Food is a reality series on Travel Channel that ran from 2008 to 2012, ending after 4 seasons and 87 episodes.

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NetworkTravel Channel

First AiredDec 3, 2008

Last AiredApr 11, 2012

GenreReality

Runtime21 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionSharp Entertainment

Food fanatic Adam Richman has held nearly every job in the restaurant biz, and now he's on a journey to explore the biggest and best eats this nation has to offer, including some of the craziest eating challenges around.

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Cast

Adam Richman

Self - Host

Seasons & Episodes4 seasons · 87 episodes

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E1New Haven, CT

Jun 1, 201121m

Adam Richman heads to New Haven, CT, to taste the original hamburger, a signature Clams Casino Pie and to help Man v. Food Nation member Ric Best take on the Caseus Cheese Truck Challenge

E2Tampa, FL

Jun 1, 201121m

Adam Richman heads to Tampa, FL, for an authentic Cuban sandwich, some signature alligator ribs and to help Jerry "Nasty" Sags defeat a platter of 10 flaming-hot Davy Jones wings.

E3Nashville, TN

Jun 8, 201121m

Adam Richman is in Nashville for a fiery inferno of hot-fried chicken, mouthwatering pancakes, and to guide the LoCash Cowboys through a 72-oz steak challenge at Roosters Texas Style BBQ and Steakhouse.

E4Tulsa, OK

Jun 15, 201121m

Adam Richman is in Tulsa, OK, to try their biggest and most delicious burger and to guide a brave fireman through the flames of the Incinerator Spicy Pizza Challenge at Joe Momma's.

E5Albuquerque, NM

Jun 22, 201121m

Adam visits Albuquerque, NM, for a taste of green-chili cheeseburgers and the world's biggest sopapilla. Then Adam coaches some hungry MvF Nation warriors against the legendary beef burrito known as Travis on a Silver Platter.

E6Mobile, AL

Jun 29, 201121m

Adam Richman is in beautiful Mobile, Alabama to guide former record holder "Big" Joe Evans through the Wintzell's Oyster House Challenge to regain his crown by eating more than 422 oysters in one hour's time.

E7Florida Keys

Jul 6, 201121m

Adam heads south to the Florida Keys, where he takes a petit 5-feet-tall sorority member under his wing to compete against Florida's own in the Conch Republic Fritter Contest. Vanilla Ice makes a surprise guest appearance.

E8Gulf Coast

Jul 13, 201121m

Adam's culinary crusade takes him on a road trip along the beautiful Gulf Coast. He tries legendary baby back ribs and the fresh flavors of a seafood platter. He then coaches local musician AJ Fratto to try and conquer the Muffaletta Sandwich Challenge.

E9Portsmouth, NH

Jul 20, 201121m

Adam visits Portsmouth, New Hampshire for a taste of some historical hot dogs, an outrageously loaded omelet and then to guide Man V. Food Nation member Paul "Chappy" Chapman through the Slapshot Challenge at JP's Eatery.

E10

E10Louisville, KY

Jul 27, 201121m

Adam visits Louisville, home of the Kentucky Derby, to back MVF Nation member "Burrito Joe" as he races against the clock to consume 15 scoops of ice cream plus toppings in the Comfy Cow Challenge.

E11

E11Milwaukee, WI

Aug 3, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: Adam travels to Milwaukee, where a viewer tries to gulp down a large burger, French fries and six hot wings in less than 23 minutes.

E12

E12Providence, RI

Aug 10, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: In Providence, R.I., a rugby player tries to down 15 hot wieners in 45 minutes or less.

E13

E13Dallas, TX

Aug 17, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: Adam heads to Dallas to lend support to a local who will try to eat 5 lbs. of Vietnamese pho in 30 minutes or less. While in the Lone Star State, the host samples Texas-style bratwurst and BBQ brisket.

E14

E14Route 66

Aug 24, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: The host takes a road trip down Route 66, sampling steak and frozen custard along the way. His journey ends in Tulsa, where he coaches a retired Navy officer who's trying to eat 23 puffy tacos in 90 minutes.

E15

E15Harlem, NY

Sep 7, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: The Harlem Globetrotters take on the "Squealer Challenge" at Rack & Soul in New York City. Adam coaches the team as they attempt to eat 2-lb. pulled-pork sandwiches topped with super-spicy barbecue sauce.

E16

E16Pacific Coast Highway

Sep 14, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: The host travels along California's Pacific Coast Highway, sampling local foods along the way. His trip ends in San Luis Obispo, Cal., where he cheers on a teacher who's attempting to eat 4 lbs. of tri-tip steak.

E17

E17Street Eats Special

Sep 28, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: Adam journeys to Tampa, NY and LA to find the country's best food trucks. He samples tacos and waffles before ending his trip in LA to help "Big Dawg" take on the White Rabbit Burrito Challenge.

E18

E18St. Paul, MN

Oct 5, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: The host heads to St. Paul, where a local is trying to eat two of the region's famous Juicy Lucy burgers, which have melted cheese between two patties, and 2 lbs. of fries in 45 minutes or less.

E19

E19Cincinnati, OH

Oct 12, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: A viewer tries to eat a 5-lb. Reuben sandwich in under 30 minutes at Izzy's in Cincinnati. Also: the host samples innovative grilled-cheese sandwiches at Tom+Chee; and the city's famous five-way chili at Camp Washington Chili.

E20

E20Rochester, NY

Oct 19, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: NASCAR driver Joey Logano takes on a food challenge at Watkins Glen International in New York.

E21

E21Omaha, NE

Oct 26, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: Adam is in Omaha to coach a local DJ in the 8 lb. Pig Wing Challenge.

E22

E22Green Bay, WI

Nov 2, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: Two viewers team up to take on 93-ounce "Gravedigger" burger at Champion's Bar & Grill in Green Bay, Wis. The host also goes tailgating outside Lambeau Field, sampling local favorites, including Wisconsin bratwursts and prime-rib sandwiches.

E23

E23Savannah, GA

Nov 9, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: Twin brothers take on the Voodoo Juice Challenge at Angel's BBQ in Savannah, attempting to eat a blazing hot pulled-pork sandwich in five minutes or less. Meanwhile, the host samples Georgia favorites, including peach-glazed barbecue chicken and locally caught seafood.

E24

E24Feast Special

Nov 16, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: From the original Thanksgiving dinner to an Amish spread, Adam explores the nation for the best places to dig into hearty helpings of family style feasts.

E25

E25Oahu, HI

Nov 30, 201121m

Man v. Food Nation: A Hawaiian woman takes on a 5-lb. omelet at Moose McGillycuddy's on the island of Oahu. Also spotlighted: Hawaiian-style hot dogs.

E26

E26Charlotte, NC

Apr 11, 201221m

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E27

E27Jackson, MS

Apr 11, 201221m

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About Man v. Food

Man v. Food is a reality series on Travel Channel. The show first aired on Dec 3, 2008 and currently has 4 seasons and 87 episodes. Man v. Food has ended. It has a rating of 6.6/10 based on 71 votes. The cast includes Adam Richman.