Series synopsis
Man v. Food is an American reality television series that premiered on Travel Channel on December 3, 2008. It ended on April 11, 2012. It stars Adam Richman.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Adam Richman as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 115 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 28 | February 3, 2010 | May 25, 2011 |
| Season 1 | 18 | December 3, 2008 | March 25, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 20 | August 5, 2009 | December 16, 2009 |
| Season 3 | 22 | June 16, 2010 | November 3, 2010 |
| Season 4 | 27 | June 1, 2011 | April 11, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Man v. Food Live Leading up to America's biggest football weekend, Adam Richman takes on the Shula's 48oz. Steak Challenge – his first real-time challenge – in hopes of being inducted into the exclusive 48oz. Club. This popular South Florida steakhouse was founded by Don Shula, the winningest Coach in NFL history. |
February 3, 2010 |
| 2 |
Tailgating Man v. Food takes on one of America’s great sports traditions. Get ready for Adam Richman’s Ultimate Tailgate Party. |
September 8, 2010 |
| 3 |
Man v. Food Presents: Carnivore (Volume I) Adam travels across America and samples some of the best prepared and biggest meat creations across the country. |
August 5, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amarillo Adam Richman takes on a spicy "burger from Hell," chicken fried steak, and a 72oz steak challenge in Amarillo, Texas -the meat capital of the world- in his search for America's best pig out spots. |
December 3, 2008 |
| 2 |
Memphis Adam's ongoing quest to find America's best pig out spots brings him to Memphis, Tennessee, home to deep fried Southern cooking, mouthwatering pork barbecue and a seven and a half pound burger known as the Sasquatch. |
December 3, 2008 |
| 3 |
Pittsburgh Adam Richman enters the inferno in Pittsburgh, PA, in order to make his mark in Quaker Steak and Lube history. But he'll have to eat six Atomic Hot Wings first. |
December 10, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
San Antonio Adam Richman's food quest takes him to San Antonio, Texas where a 3-pound cinnamon roll, a 42-inch pizza, and a burger topped with the spiciest chilies in the world await. |
August 5, 2009 |
| 2 |
Las Vegas Adam Richman is in Las Vegas, Nevada for huge breakfasts, some of the hottest crawfish in the country, and a massive challenge known as the Big Badass Burrito. |
August 12, 2009 |
| 3 |
Charleston Adam Richman travels to Charleston, South Carolina for oysters served by the shovel, a fried chicken sandwich smothered in sausage gravy, and a spicy tuna sushi challenge. |
August 19, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
San Diego Adam Richman heads to San Diego, California for massive surf and turf burrito, tender tri-tip barbecue and the legendary Ironman Challenge at the Broken Yolk Cafe. |
June 16, 2010 |
| 2 |
Boulder Adam Richman visits Boulder, Colorado, to face the Wing King Challenge at West End Tavern. He must eat 50 wings in 30 minutes. Adam also checks out Beau Jo's and The Buff. |
June 16, 2010 |
| 3 |
Cleveland Adam Richman's in Cleveland, Ohio for a Greek gyro bursting with savory beef, Cleveland's signature spicy sausage sandwich and a five-pound grilled cheese challenge at Melt Bar and Grilled. |
June 23, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Haven, CT 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 |
June 1, 2011 |
| 2 |
Tampa, FL 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. |
June 1, 2011 |
| 3 |
Nashville, TN 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. |
June 8, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Travel Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 3, 2008 |
| Last aired | April 11, 2012 |
| Runtime | 21 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |