The BEST episodes of Unwrapped

Every episode of Unwrapped ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Unwrapped!

Ever wondered where the tiny marshmallows in your breakfast cereal came from? Have we got a show for you! Each week, Unwrapped uncovers behind-the-scenes details on classic American food, from peanut butter and chocolate syrup to French fries and bubblegum. Join host Marc Summers as he explores the test kitchens and the secrets behind lunch box treats, soda pop, movie candy, and more. Unwrapped--the show for everyone who's ever worn a pair of wax lips. Specials run times are 60 minutes.

Last Updated: 9/24/2024Network: Food NetworkStatus: Ended
Toasted
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10.00
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#1 - Toasted

Season 20 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/2009

Plug in your toasters and bring on the bread because today we're serving up some toasty treats! First up, see how Ian's Natural Foods makes French toast you can eat on-the-go, and Sonic restaurant shares the secret of their Texas Toaster Sandwich. Then, watch the making of the ultimate toast-topper, Land 'O Lakes Butter and lift a glass and propose a toast to... Sutter Home's FRE alcohol-free wine! Plus, watch how one factory turns out millions of Wolferman's English muffins every year. Then we head to Frito-Lay's True North to see how they create their Almond Clusters.

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Sweet as Sugar
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2 votes

#2 - Sweet as Sugar

Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2007

Hang onto your sweetie as host Marc Summers whispers some sweet nothings about sugar. First, we head to the Ferrara Pan Candy Company and find out how their sweet and sour gummi worms are made. Next, we'll head to the oldest rock candy company in the United States, Dryden & Palmer, to find out the science behind growing sugar crystals.

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Big Chill
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#3 - Big Chill

Season 20 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/14/2009

Pull on your parka and get ready for some teeth-chattering treats! Today we're exploring our favorite foods from the freezer! First up, you don't have to go to a restaurant to get these famous fast food burgers. See how White Castle makes them for your freezer section! Then, watch how Palermo's Pizza makes 150 frozen pizzas every minute! And check out a special freezer used to make Rita's Italian Ice treat. Plus, see how this petite tortellini pasta gets stuffed, wrapped, and rolled out at the Armanino factory. And the secret to Choctal Ice Cream lies in the jungle! These stories and more frozen favorites on Unwrapped!

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Donuts
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10.00
1 votes

#4 - Donuts

Season 20 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2009

Host Marc Summers goes nuts about donuts! Gather round for a square, jelly donut from the Doughnut Plant and watch Krispy Kremes being cranked out. Don't miss donut-flavored beer and a store where you design your own funky-flavored donuts. Also, travel to Mrs. Baird's for some of her addictive mini-donuts and visit a donut shop still making Spudnuts.

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Bubble Gum Unwrapped
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9.00
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#5 - Bubble Gum Unwrapped

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/2/2002

Marc Summers chews on the secrets behind bubble gum, from the traditional pink favorite to gumballs. Visits to Dubble Bubble, Concord Confections, Ice Cream World and Global Gumball.

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Candy Bars Unwrapped
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9.00
1 votes

#6 - Candy Bars Unwrapped

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/6/2001

Unwrap secrets behind candy bars as Marc Summers goes behind the scenes at some of America's old favorites like Hershey, Milky Way, Snickers and Three Musketeers. Plus, trips to Hershey, PA, and Annabel Candy.

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Cookies Unwrapped
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9.00
1 votes

#7 - Cookies Unwrapped

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/10/2001

Find out why animal crackers are not cookies; the dark secret behind vanilla wafer; jars that are more valuable than the cookies inside; how chocolate chips are made; find out how a company delivers fresh cookies: the surprise inside the fortune cookie.

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Ice Cream Toppings Unwrapped
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8.67
3 votes

#8 - Ice Cream Toppings Unwrapped

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/10/2001

Build the ultimate sundae as Marc Summers goes behind the scenes of ice cream toppings. Learn about Bosco chocolate syrup, explore the world of chocolate sprinkles, maraschino cherries, the perfect banana split & the inventor of the "smoosh-in."

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Eating Las Vegas
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8.50
2 votes

#9 - Eating Las Vegas

Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/17/2006

Join host Marc Summers as we head to Sin City for a tour of its culinary finds. First, visit Ethel M?s Chocolates, a Vegas candy institution, roll the dice with Sin City Suckers and visit the Carnaval Court Bar & Grill for cocktail showstoppers. Also, watch how chocolate transforms into playing cards and visit one of Vegas' gigantic buffets at the Mirage. Finally, check out how to get a margarita on a stick.

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Crazy Drinks Unwrapped
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8.00
2 votes

#10 - Crazy Drinks Unwrapped

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/24/2001

Host Marc Summers tours the Yoo Hoo factory, checks out some bizarre soda pops, and learns the history of Kool Aid. Plus, Funny Face Drink Mix collectibles, behind the scenes of Hawaiian Punch, and outer space with Tang.

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Breakfast Foods Unwrapped
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8.00
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#11 - Breakfast Foods Unwrapped

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/12/2001

Marc Summers wakes up to our favorite breakfast foods. This episode features the secrets of Vermont Maple Syrup, the stickiest buns to come out of the oven, Honey buns, NY City Bagels, How Grape Jelly Jels, what makes a donut & a toaster collection.

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Dessert in a Box
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8.00
2 votes

#12 - Dessert in a Box

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2002

Marc Summers opens the secrets behind the easiest desserts with the history behind Jell-o, how Duncan Hines develops new cakes, visit the Jiffy factory & see how Mrs. Smith makes their pies with the secrets to making them seem like homemade.

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Happy Birthday
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8.00
1 votes

#13 - Happy Birthday

Season 22 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/1/2010

Today, Unwrapped celebrates with all things birthday! First, Swiss Colony makes a birthday hat that's too tiny to wear, but the perfect size for snacking! Roses blossom at Signature Brands so you can decorate your own cake, and Dreyer's uses a little flavor magic to turn ice cream into cake. You can't have birthday cake without plates! Find out how Hallmark turns sheets of paper into festive napkins, cups, and plates. Later, how Dominos delivers 400 million pizzas a year, and the new twist on M&M's that's making them a party favorite all over again!

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French Fries Unwrapped
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7.50
2 votes

#14 - French Fries Unwrapped

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2001

Take a look at the history of the Idaho potato, visit one of the largest makers of fries and tater tots, taste some real Belgian fries in NYC, and take a tour of the Heinz factory.

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Chocolate Creations
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7.50
2 votes

#15 - Chocolate Creations

Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/6/2006

Discover the latest trend in drinking chocolate with Schokinag, see how Sam Adams mixes a chocolatey brew and watch how Schwartz Candy makes chocolate marshmallows. Plus, visit Doc Choc, an expert on all thing chocolate and check out how Dove moved from ice cream to chocolate miniatures.

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1 votes

#16 - Soda Pop Unwrapped

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/13/2001

Marc Summers is opening the bottle on Soda Pop with an inside look at Dr. Pepper and A&W Root Beer. Plus, an LA grocer who carries over 300 different types of soda and the Museum of Beverage Containers.

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Cheese Please
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7.00
1 votes

#17 - Cheese Please

Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/14/2008

Marc Summers slices into the subject of cheese. Learn how goat cheese, cheesecake and Cheez-It crackers are made.

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Retro Treats Unwrapped
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7.00
1 votes

#18 - Retro Treats Unwrapped

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/7/2002

Join Host Marc Summers as he unwraps some classic retro treats. Visit a restaurant specializing in cuisine you remember as a kid, find out how candy buttons are made, and the secrets behind Screaming Yellow Zonkers.

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Movie Snax Unwrapped
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7.00
1 votes

#19 - Movie Snax Unwrapped

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/10/2002

Get the inside information on theater concessions with a look at a machine that will pop the perfect kernel, chocolate-covered raisins, the world of M&M collectibles, and much more.

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Fruity Snacks Unwrapped
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7.00
1 votes

#20 - Fruity Snacks Unwrapped

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 1/14/2002

The fruit is the thing on tonight's Unwrapped. Visit the Jelly Belly bean factory to find out the secret of their multiple fruity flavors, In St. Louis, LaMars creates the perfect Jelly donut. Plus, discover the mysterious process behind the gummi bear, a look at the making of fruit leather & the chocolate covered cherry.

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'I Dare You' Candy Unwrapped
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#21 - 'I Dare You' Candy Unwrapped

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/3/2001

Find out how what makes a candy daring, how jawbreakers get all those layers, and how sour candies cause such a pucker. Visit a coal candy factory, learn the fiery secrets behind Hot Tamales and why there are bugs in Hot Lix lollipops.

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Frozen Novelties Unwrapped
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#22 - Frozen Novelties Unwrapped

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/15/2001

Take a behind the scenes look at the many different ways ice cream get frozen into shapes. And watch how twin pops or orange cream bars are made. Take a ride on a Good Humor truck and get the scoop on water ice!

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Hamburgers Unwrapped
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#23 - Hamburgers Unwrapped

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/27/2001

Get ready for a tasty bite as Marc Summers builds the ultimate burger show. Learn about the hamburger's origins and explore the secrets of the big chains, Wendy's, White Castle, and McDonalds. Plus, a pickle trip to Vlasic.

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Very Berry
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6.00
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#24 - Very Berry

Season 15 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/7/2007

Whether they come from a bush, a vine, a box or a can, join host Marc Summers as we reap all kinds of berries. At Driscoll s we ll learn how to pick a strawberry properly and check out a jam-of-the-month club available online from CMB Sweets. Did you ever want to know where Crunch Berries were grown?

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American Classics
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#25 - American Classics

Season 21 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/3/2010

Get ready to wave the flag for this episode of Unwrapped! Today, we're going back in time with America's first soda pop and the first sliced bread! Then, Nestle settles some bets about Baby Ruth, and Five Guys have a fresh take on the old classic: hamburgers. Later, Ho-Hos have been around since 1967, and you might be surprised which all-American football city eats the most! Plus, a visit to Colonial Williamsburg proves eye-opening. Find out how coffeehouses have (or haven't) changed since the 18th century!

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