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.
#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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#2 - 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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#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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#4 - Gargantuan Goodies
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/17/2007
Bigger is better as host Marc Summers loads up on the biggest popcorn ball of them all, visits Big Bar in Chicago, samples Bonerts three-foot pie, Sayklly's Confectionary for turtle size chocolate snappys amd colossal treats from Cookietree Bakeries.
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#5 - Bubble Gum Unwrapped
Season 1 - Episode 22 - 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.
#6 - Crazy Drinks Unwrapped
Season 1 - Episode 8 - 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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#7 - Movie Candy Unwrapped
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/17/2001
First we take you to a classic Hollywood theatre for the history of movie munchies. Next, we look at the making of Dots and Junior Mints. Then, get the twist of the Twizzler and the naming of Mike&Ike. Last, we find out what's in a Whopper.
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#8 - 'I Dare You' Candy Unwrapped
Season 1 - Episode 19 - 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.
#9 - Soda Pop Unwrapped
Season 1 - Episode 2 - 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.
#10 - 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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#12 - 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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#13 - Carnival Food Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/17/2002
Marc Summers takes a look at Carnival Food from what it takes to be a cotton candy craftsman to secret behinds Auntie Anne's twisted pretzels. Plus learn how salt-water taffy is concocted at the Atlantic City Boardwalk and a trip to the Funnel Cake factory.
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#15 - Retro Candy Unwrapped
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/29/2001
Take a trip back in time as Marc Summers eats up the sweet world of Retro Candy. Explore the ultimate candy-land store, Hometown Favorites, and visit factories that still make Wax Lips, Sugar Babies, Necco Wafers, Charleston Chews and Skybars.
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#17 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - Penny Candy Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/12/2002
Visit the days of penny candy. Check out an old-time candy store right in the heart of NYC. Witness the creation of lollipops and Squirrel Nut Zippers, and learn the twists that go into Barber Pole Candies. Plus, find out the history behind Brach's.
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#21 - Pizza Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/24/2002
Take a cross-country pizzeria tour from the first pizzeria in America locate in NY to the "windy city" for a look at what makes a pizza "Chicago-style". And visit the California Pizza Kitchen & Find out how your pizza can be "designer" as we learn the secrets behind flavored frozen dough.
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#22 - 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.
#23 - Coffee Unwrapped
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/7/2001
Marc Summers gets a taste of how coffee is made at Boyd's coffee company, learns about chicory at Cafe du Monde, visits the Boston Coffeecake factory & learn the secrets behind decaf at Swiss Water.
#24 - Cookies Unwrapped
Season 1 - Episode 20 - 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.
#25 - Lollipops Unwrapped
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/20/2001
In this episode Marc Summers licks the secrets behind Lollipops. Featuring the hidden charms of the Blow-Pop, the fearful Skull Pops, finding how many licks it takes to the center of the Tootsie Pop?, the Dum Dum Pop mystery and lollipop sculpture.