The BEST episodes of Man v. Food
Every episode of Man v. Food ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Man v. Food!
Every region has its own local culture and flavor. One of the best ways for a traveler to immerse him or herself in new destinations is to taste these unique dishes. This taste exploration allows even the strictest of dieters the freedom to indulge. In the new series, Travel Channel's Man v. Food, host Adam Richman sets out to travel the country in search of the best places to do some serious indulging. Starting season 5, Casey Webb took over as host.
#1 - Milwaukee, WI
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/3/2011
Adam is in Milwaukee to sample some of the city's finest meats. Then he meets a behemoth of an eater to help him devour a huge burger, fries, and six blazing-hot wings in less than 23 minutes.
#3 - Dallas, TX
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/17/2011
Adam Richman is in Dallas, Texas to try a variety of authentic German sausages, some Texas-style brisket, and to guide the hungry member of Man V. Food Nation, Pete MacGillis, through the Super Pho Challenge at Sprouts SpringRoll & Pho.
#4 - Boston, MA
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/15/2009
Adam takes on the 10-pound Eagle's Challenge Burger at Eagles Deli.
#5 - Niagara Falls
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/15/2010
Adam is in Niagara Falls, NY, the honeymoon capital of the world. Adam has a date at Mick and Angelo's for their 7-lbs. pasta challenge.
#6 - Baltimore, MD
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/28/2009
Adam’s search for the best grub in the US takes him to Baltimore, MD, for some pit beef, blue crabs and the Great Steak Challenge.
#7 - Sacramento, CA
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/29/2010
Adam visits the California State Fair for fried food on a stick; Jim Denny's.
#8 - Austin, TX
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/17/2008
Adam takes on Don Juan El Taco Grande -- seven huge breakfast tacos at Juan in a Million
#9 - Indianapolis, IN
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/19/2010
Adam visited Indianapolis, capital of Indiana and home of the legendary Indianapolis 500 motor race. His first stop was the Edwards Drive-In diner, known for its signature 1/2-pound, deep-fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich; Adam, however, was presented with a "Man"-sized version of the sandwich at his table.
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#10 - Minneapolis, MN
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/25/2009
Adam Richman meets up with Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods at Brasa Premium Rotisserie. Then, Adam visits Matt's Bar, 5-8 Club and Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit to take on The Meterbratwurst Challenge.
#11 - Jersey Shore
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/25/2010
Adam heads to the Jersey Shore for some beach side cuisine. He samples a Trenton-style tomato pie before taking on the Ludicrous Wings Challenge at The Chicken or the Egg in Beach Haven.
#12 - Knoxville, TN
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/13/2010
Host and food enthusiast Adam Richman travels to Knoxville, Tennessee, where he samples the beef at Ye Olde Steakhouse, one of the city's oldest and most famous restaurants, before gearing up for his next intense challenge.
#13 - Des Moines, IA
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/6/2010
Fifteen minutes isn't much time to finish a challenge, but it's all Adam Richman's got to complete the Adam Emmenecker Challenge at Jethro's BBQ; also on Adam's stop are two more notable restaurants in Iowa's capital city.
#14 - Puerto Rico
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2010
Adam visits Puerto Rico to take on the Vaca Acostá Challenge and attempts to eat a nine pound steak platter and to win the challenge he must complete the meal in 40 minutes or less.
#15 - Phoenix, AZ
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/15/2010
Adam takes on 12 slider style hamburgers with onion rings at Chompies restaurant and Adam must complete the meal in 30 minutes or less.
#16 - Hartford, CT
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/16/2009
Adam Richman is off to Hartford, CT, for some humongous hot dogs, steamed cheeseburgers and a 10-pound super-stuffed pizza challenge at Randy’s Wooster St. Pizza Shop.
#17 - Chicago, IL
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/24/2008
Adam tries to eat three overstuffed sandwiches with fries on top at Lucky's Sandwich Company.
#18 - New Orleans, LA
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/28/2009
Adam Richman travels to the Deep South to visit New Orleans. Mother's Restaurant, Deanie's Seafood and the 15-dozen oyster challenge at Acme Oyster House are all on the menu.
#19 - Atlanta, GA
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/7/2009
Adam takes on the 13-pound Carnivore Pizza at Big Pie in the Sky pizzeria
#20 - Salt Lake City, UT
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/7/2010
Adam takes on the Hellfire Challenge in which Adam must eat super spicy sushi rolls and prior to the actual rolls he must qualify though 3 lesser hot dishes.
#21 - New Brunswick, NJ
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/9/2009
Adam Richman heads to New Brunswick, NJ, for massive triple-decker deli sandwiches, 2-lb Stromboli and the legendary Fat Sandwich Challenge at the R.U. Hungry grease truck.
#22 - Boulder, CO
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2010
Adam visits Boulder, Colorado, to try the "Mountain Pie" at Beau Jo's, "saddlebag" pancakes at The Buff (located across from the University of Colorado), and the Wing King Challenge at West End Tavern, where he must try to finish off 50 buffalo wings in just 30 minutes.
#23 - San Jose, CA
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/4/2009
Adam Richman is in San Jose, California for mouthwatering ribs, a 5-pound burrito and a hot wing challenge at SmokeEaters. Hope he's hungry!
#24 - Portland, ME
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/8/2010
Adam is up against the "Manimal Challenge" at the Tradewinds Cafe. The challenge calls for scarfing down, in 20 minutes or less, two dogs, an order of fries, an eight-patty cheeseburger with grilled onions, a can of Moxie and a one-pound butter pecan milkshake that contains coffeecake.
