The Burger Show

In the series premiere of The Burger Show, host Alvin Cailan teams up with food-TV legend Adam Richman (Man v. Food, Secret Eats) to discuss a hot-button issue in the burger world: the rise of gourmet, expensive burgers. With bespoke beef blends and luxury toppings like truffles driving prices through the roof, are the upgrades really worth it? Find out as the duo tries premium patties ranging from $23 to $295.

In the second episode of The Burger Show, host Alvin Cailan teams up with burger scholar George Motz to learn about the diversity of burgers across the U.S. Just like barbecue, the burger has absorbed local traditions—in places like Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Connecticut—that reflect a unique sense of regional pride. From the glory of deep-fried patties, to the mechanical wizardry of steamed cheeseburgs, Alvin receives a master class in regional burger styles.

In the world of burgers, the In-N-Out vs. Shake Shack rivalry is the stuff of legend, pitting east coast against west coast in a battle of patty supremacy. But rather than feed the fire of an old flame, Alvin Cailan is teaming up with YouTube legend Andrew Rea (Binging With Babish) to teach people how to make both of these iconic burgers at home. Better yet, they've devised the ultimate peace treaty: a Double Shack x Double-Double Animal-style Voltron burger. It's a moment in burger history you won't want to miss.

It’s no secret that Los Angeles has minted stars in the burger world. But for many natives, it’s the homegrown, backyard burger traditions that keep the burger scene here alive and well. Just ask Alvin, whose childhood growing up in East L.A. is filled with memories of grilling burgers on Sundays and watching the area’s famous lowrider clubs cruise the boulevard. Today, he’s linking up with Together Car Club to talk shop about the communal power of backyard burgers and why lowriders and grilling go hand-in-hand.

Burgers are universally beloved because they're the food of the people. But few can deny the appeal of secret, off-menu burgers—a concept that was popularized by the GOAT fast-food chain, In-N-Out. With the obsessive demand for Animal-style burgers, other fast-food chains like Shake Shack and Five Guys have taken note, creating more competition in the field. So which fast-food, off-menu burger reigns supreme? Alvin is linking up with his friend and burger lover, Seth Rogen, to crown a winner.

Is the patty melt a burger or a sandwich? It’s a debate that holds a different meaning in SoCal, where the patty melt was born. To pay tribute to this underrated burger, Alvin is linking up with patty melt legend, chef Christian Page, to scout the best of what L.A. has to offer. From eating the historical patty melt at the famous diner, Du-pars, to sampling the new-school version at Cassell's—which chef David Chang crowned as "best in class"—get ready for Alvin's quest to find the ultimate patty melt.

In the Season 3 premiere of The Burger Show, pro-Skater Tony Hawk teams up with Alvin to taste-test iconic burgers, including the Ramen Burger and Impossible Burger. From his ubiquitous video game series to his record-breaking feats at The X-games, Tony's influence is writ large on skate culture. So we thought it was only fitting to have one legend in the skate world judge another set of legends in the burger world. And for good measure, Tony busted out some tricks on the vert ramp with—you guessed it—a burger in hand.

Binging with Babish and Alvin Cailan receive a master class in classic regional burger styles from Burger Scholar, George Motz. The last time Binging With Babish appeared on The Burger Show, he and Alvin combined the best of Shake Shack and In-N-Out into a never-before-seen hybrid burger. Today, Motz teaches them how to make the Jucy Lucy, the Cuban Frita, and the Lacey-Edge.

"Burger Jedi" J. Kenji López-Alt is on a mission to debunk the most prevailing burger myths around. The award-winning author (Food Lab) and Internet Food Legend (Serious Eats) has conducted hundreds of scientific experiments on his influential blog, The Burger Lab. Today we'll learn some eye-opening techniques that will lead to a better, more delicious burger. When should you salt your patty? Do smash burgers actually produce the best crust? Find out in episode 3.

Strictly Dumpling's Mike Chen taste-tests international burger styles on this epic burger crawl. The globe trotting YouTuber Mike Chen has traveled everywhere seeking out the best and most unusual eats — including burgers. Which makes him the perfect companion to join Alvin on an international burger tour in NYC, no passports needed. Watch as Mike and Alvin eat Japanese caviar truffle burgers and learn how an American icon is being reinvented by chefs from different cultural backgrounds.

Modern Family's Ty Burrell taste-tests classic regional burger styles, cooked by Burger Scholar George Motz. Professor Motz gives us another master class in how to make regional burgers from around the country that every burger fan should know about, including the slugburger from Mississippi, the loco moco from Hawaii, and the Pastrami burger from Utah.

Binging With Babish, YouTube's favorite cooking instructor, tries to survive a shift working in a professional kitchen. Burger Show host Alvin Cailan will put Babish through two different challenges. First, the Prep Station, where he'll prepare the mise en place. Second, the Burger Station, where the stakes get even higher. Can the Internet cooking star handle the heat?

An all-star burger panel featuring Seth Rogen, Adam Richman, and Tiffani Thiessen rate the best burgers in Los Angeles. Who deserves the crown: a smashburger from Tripp Burgers, a genre-bending bistek burger from LASA, or a classic single burger from Everson Royce Bar?

Brad Leone learns how to cook classic regional burger styles. Burger Scholar George Motz teaches the host of It's Alive! about the Jersey Burger, the San Antonio Beanburger, and the Nebraskan icon, the bierock.

Comedian Nick Kroll taste-tests the ultimate custom burger menu inspired by his career, featuring a "Big Mouth" burger, a Jewish Deli burger, and the ultimate Foodie Fantasy burger.

Ethan and Hila Klein (H3H3 Productions) lose their minds while eating the world's spiciest burger. For the season 6 premiere of The Burger Show, host Alvin Cailan teamed up with Nashville hot-chicken guru Johnny Ray Zone of Howlin' Ray's to cook a 2 million scoville unit burger infused with a lethal blend of Trinidad Scorpion peppers, Ghost peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns. They call it: the Burner Burger. Are Ethan and Hila up for the challenge? Can they withstand the pain? Find out on today's episode!

Binging with Babish recreates one of the most iconic and endlessly memed burgers in cartoon history: Steamed Hams from The Simpsons. Drawing inspiration from the regional steamed cheeseburger in Connecticut, Babish steams his first burger, while host Alvin Cailan flips the script and invents a steamed patty melt. Did we take this joke too far? Probably! Internet, this one's for you.

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, a.k.a. "Fluffy," learns how to cook must-try burger styles that every burger lover should know about—including a quintessential smashburger and hybrid quesadilla burger. Under the tutelage of Alvin Cailan, Fluffy is training to become the ultimate burger warrior.

The In-N-Out Double Double, Animal Style. The McDonald's Big Mac. The White Castle slider. What do they have in common? They're all fast-food burger icons! In the season 7 premiere of The Burger Show, we're asking 3 burger experts—George Motz, Kenji López-Alt, and Alvin Cailan—to show you how to hack these titans of the burger industry at home. They've got some tricks up their sleeves, and some history to uncover. So let's get to it!

Joshua Weissman teams up with Alvin Cailan to make Cody Ko a crazy, one-of-a-kind, fine-dining burger. Using foams, gels, and other molecular gastronomy techniques, this is a burger unlike anything you've ever seen. Will Cody Ko give it the thumbs up or thumbs down? Find out!

Did you know that rapper Rich Brian is a bonafide steak connoisseur? That's why Alvin is taking Brian on a burger vision quest and teaching him how to make a $400, dry-aged steakhouse burger—complete with caviar and truffle. Yup, straight up baller vibes. And to show off his own cooking skills, Rich Brian will give a master class on how to make the perfect steak at home. Meat eaters, rejoice!

Good Mythical Morning's Rhett and Link have eaten tons of fast-food burgers on their show, all in the name of research. So what better time for a burger battle, right? Host Alvin Cailan vs. Mythical Chef Josh. Two culinary experts at the height of their powers. The challenge? Build the ultimate fast-food burger mashup by cherry picking elements from their favorite chains. May the best burger win!

Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo is on a culinary quest to make a custom burger inspired by 'The Upside Down'! Referencing the Demogorgan, vines, and other iconic creatures from the show, Alvin's burger is unlike anything you've ever seen. So get ready for an epic adventure as Alvin molds Gaten into the ultimate burger pro.

Comedian Eric Wareheim is a foodie of the highest order. So what impresses Heimy these days? Alvin had to go all out and do something special. Behold—the burger omakase tasting menu. A chef's choice of 3 burgers from 3 different eras in hamburger history. The hamburg steak. The classic drive-in burger. And the modern A-5 Wagyu burger. Let the voyage begin!