The BEST episodes of Man v. Food season 2

Every episode of Man v. Food season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Man v. Food season 2!

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.

Last Updated: 11/4/2024Network: Cooking ChannelStatus: Ended
Baltimore, MD
star
8.19
95 votes

#1 - 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.

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Hartford, CT
star
7.97
133 votes

#2 - 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.

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San Antonio, TX
star
7.84
237 votes

#3 - San Antonio, TX

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/5/2009

Adam travels to the Lone Star State and visits Lulu’s Bakery and Café for their 3 1/2-lb. cinnamon roll. Then he’ll head to Big Lou’s Pizza and Chunky’s Burgers for the Four Horsemen Challenge.

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Detroit, MI
star
7.83
88 votes

#4 - Detroit, MI

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/4/2009

Adam visits Detroit, MI, to take on the massive Triple Threat Pork sandwich, 2 dueling Coney Dog joints and the world’s biggest burger at Mallie’s Sports Grill and Bar.

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Little Rock, AR
star
7.77
106 votes

#5 - Little Rock, AR

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/25/2009

Adam Richman visits Little Rock, AR, for the mammoth Quadruple Hubcap Burger; a huge community barbecue; and the Shut Up Juice spicy pulled-pork challenge at The Mean Pig BBQ.

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New Brunswick, NJ
star
7.77
162 votes

#6 - 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.

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Springfield, IL
star
7.76
121 votes

#7 - Springfield, IL

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/7/2009

Adam Richman’s food quest continues to Springfield, IL, where he’ll sample a local favorite called The Horseshoe; visit the place that invented the corndog; and take the Firebrand Chili Challenge at Joe Roger’s Chili Parlor.

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Brooklyn, NY
star
7.65
171 votes

#8 - Brooklyn, NY

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/11/2009

Adam returns to his hometown of Brooklyn, NY, for a burger topped with roast beef, Brooklyn’s best Sicilian pie and a grudge match against some of the Empire State’s spiciest wings at Buffalo Cantina.

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Baseball Special
star
7.56
139 votes

#9 - Baseball Special

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/30/2009

Adam Richman visits 3 baseball stadiums known for serving up the most delicious and unique ballpark grub in the country. Adam's pit stops include GCS Stadium, home to the Gateway Grizzlies; Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, home to the Charleston River Dogs; Fifth-Third Ballpark, home to the West Michigan Whitecaps.

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Washington, DC
star
7.52
120 votes

#10 - Washington, DC

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/21/2009

Adam's hunger quest takes him to Washington, DC, where he visits Horace and Dickie's, and Ben's Chili Bowl. Then it's on to Annapolis, for the Colossal Challenge at Chick & Ruth's Delly.

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Sarasota, FL
star
7.51
178 votes

#11 - Sarasota, FL

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/16/2009

Adam's food quest brings him to Sarasota, FL, where he'll enjoy deep-fried hot dogs, homemade pies and his first-ever Mystery Challenge.

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Durham, NC
star
7.50
170 votes

#12 - Durham, NC

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/2/2009

Adam returns to Durham, NC, for burgers and barbecue, and to recruit a team for the Doughman Challenge -- a 4-member, food-and-sport relay race. Will Adam and the newest member of the Travel Channel team, Dhani Jones, form a winning combination?

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Honolulu, HI
star
7.47
179 votes

#13 - Honolulu, HI

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/9/2009

Adam visits beautiful Honolulu, HI, for traditional eats like pipikaula short rib and the Loco Moco, a burger dish topped with fried eggs and gravy. But Adam better save room for the Mac Daddy Pancake Challenge that awaits him at MAC 24-7.

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Charleston, SC
star
7.44
128 votes

#14 - Charleston, SC

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/19/2009

Adam travels to Charleston, SC, for a big serving of Southern charm and Lowcountry cuisine, including oysters served by the shovel, a fried chicken sandwich smothered in sausage gravy and a spicy tuna sushi challenge.

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Anchorage, AK
star
7.36
110 votes

#15 - Anchorage, AK

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/19/2009

Adam visits Alaska for a massive sandwich at West Rib Café and Pub; a mountainous breakfast at Talkeetna Roadhouse; and a monstrous challenge: the 6-lb. Kodiak Arrest at Humpy’s Alaskan Alehouse in Anchorage.

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Boise, ID
star
7.35
122 votes

#16 - Boise, ID

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/14/2009

Adam Richman visits Boise, ID for Frisbee-sized burgers, spicy habanero pizza and the massive Johnny B. Goode challenge at Rockies Diner.

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Las Vegas, NV
star
7.30
162 votes

#17 - Las Vegas, NV

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/12/2009

Adam is in Las Vegas for huge breakfasts, some of the hottest crawfish in the country and the Big Badass Burrito challenge at the NASCAR Café in the Sahara Hotel & Casino.

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San Francisco, CA
star
7.18
152 votes

#18 - San Francisco, CA

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/26/2009

Adam hits the West Coast for a stop in San Francisco, CA. He visits Taqueria La Cumbre for the Mission Style Super Burrito, Ike’s Place, home of the Kryptonite Sandwich and finally, the San Francisco Creamery for The Kitchen Sink Challenge – a massive 2-gallon sundae heaped with 8 softball-sized scoops of ice cream.

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Philadelphia, PA
star
7.18
148 votes

#19 - Philadelphia, PA

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/23/2009

Adam visits Philadelphia, PA, for a mouth-watering Italian roast pork sandwich, a massive ice cream concoction known as Mt. Vesuvius and the Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge at Tony Luke’s.

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Tucson, AZ
star
7.06
87 votes

#20 - Tucson, AZ

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/2/2009

Adam visits Tucson, AZ, for a huge platter of Mexican eats fit for a president at Mi Nidito; a hot dog wrapped in bacon and covered in all the fixins; and the O.M.G. Burger Challenge at Lindy’s Diner on 4th.

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