The BEST Episodes of Man v. Food
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Nov 2, 2020
Network: Cooking Channel
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 - Feast Special
Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired Nov 16, 2011
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.
10.00 
#2 - Charlotte, NC
Season 4 - Episode 26 - Aired Nov 9, 2011
Adam is in Charlotte, NC, to taste of a four-tier cheeseburger and glistening fried chicken. Then, he coaches a college freshman in taking down the Big Eats challenge: 25 pulled pork sliders and fries adding up to five pounds.
10.00 
#3 - Jackson, MS
Season 4 - Episode 27 - Aired Apr 11, 2012
Adam is in Jackson, MS, for a true taste of home-style Southern cooking: from fall off the bone BBQ, to a comfort food buffet. He also coaches a vegetarian through a three-patty hamburger and fries called the Whammy Challenge.
10.00 
#4 - Green Bay, WI
Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired Nov 2, 2011
Adam is at the NFL's opening game in Green Bay, WI, to showcase the city’s best game day eats, including butter burgers, brats & cheese curds. He coaches Packers fans through a 93-ounce burger called the Gravedigger Challenge.
9.50 
#5 - Milwaukee, WI
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired Aug 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.
9.34 
#6 - Dallas, TX
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired Aug 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.
9.29 
#7 - Niagara Falls
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired Sep 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.
8.74 
#8 - New Haven, CT
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired Jun 1, 2011
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
8.54 
#9 - Street Eats Special
Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired Sep 28, 2011
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.
8.45 
#10 - Boston, MA
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired Jan 15, 2009
Adam takes on the 10-pound Eagle's Challenge Burger at Eagles Deli.
8.45 
#11 - Portsmouth, NH
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired Jul 20, 2011
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.
8.42 
#12 - St. Paul, MN
Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired Oct 5, 2011
Adam is in St. Paul, MN sampling authentic Neapolitan pizza and a baked potato topped with every BBQ side. Finally, Adam coaches the youthful Jon Wolf to eat 2 spicy Juicy Lucy’s and 2-lbs. of fries in 45 minutes.
8.40 
#13 - Route 66
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired Aug 24, 2011
Adam takes a road trip down Route 66, and his palatable pit stops include mouthwatering steak and frozen custard. Adam's trip ends in Tulsa, OK to lead a former Navy officer in his mission to eat 23 puffy tacos in 90 minutes.
8.29 
#14 - Baltimore, MD
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired Oct 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.
8.22 
#15 - Sacramento, CA
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired Sep 29, 2010
Adam visits the California State Fair for fried food on a stick; Jim Denny's.
8.21 
#16 - Indianapolis, IN
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired Aug 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.
8.16 
#17 - Minneapolis, MN
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired Mar 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.
8.08 
#18 - Hartford, CT
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired Dec 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.
8.04 
#19 - Omaha, NE
Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired Oct 26, 2011
Adam is in Omaha, NE, to try the finest cuts from the cattle country, including a massive cold cut sandwich to a whisky-soaked steak. Then, Adam coaches a local DJ through 8 lbs. of pork and corn in the Pig Wing Challenge.
8.00 
#20 - Wilmington, North Carolina
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired Jul 9, 2019
Casey Webb visits Wilmington, N.C., for a barbecue bonanza, a crazy burrito and a big, bad behemoth in the undefeated Pierogi Team Challenge.
8.00 #21 - Providence, Rhode Island
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired Aug 20, 2019
Casey Webb's cross-country culinary trek brings him to Providence, Rhode Island. He starts with a decadent brioche doughnut that's topped with brunch all-stars and then heads for the sea to dig oysters for a fresh feast. Finally, he faces three 24-ounce milkshakes at a creamery that has been dishing treats since 1928.
8.00 
#22 - Austin, TX
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired Dec 17, 2008
Adam takes on Don Juan El Taco Grande -- seven huge breakfast tacos at Juan in a Million
7.99 
#23 - Des Moines, IA
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired Oct 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.
7.96 
#24 - Salt Lake City, UT
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired Jul 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.
7.94 
#25 - Phoenix, AZ
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired Jul 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.
7.94