The BEST episodes of Unwrapped season 4
Every episode of Unwrapped season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Unwrapped season 4!
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 - Sport Snacks
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/21/2003
Marc Summers is getting an inside look at the snacks that go well with sweat. Get a look at the making of Zone Bars and energy mints. Stay healthy with soy snacks & dried fruit. Learn the secret to fitness water, and see how runners fuel up for marathons.
#2 - EZ Bake
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/20/2003
Join Marc Summers in this episode devoted entirely to this landmark toy for budding chefs. Follow the origins from its original prototype to the Queasy-Bake Oven, designed with boys in mind. And, take a peek at the latest version of the Easy-Bake.
#3 - Tropical
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/22/2003
Marc Summers tastes the tropics. Find out the juicy details of Mauna La'i and learn the history behind Toucan Sam. See how a plantain chips are made, visit the topicana factory and see how trail mix gets a tropical twist.
#4 - School Lunch
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/24/2003
Watch as Marc Summers takes you on a tasty class trip. Find out how school menus are made, visit a company that specializes in fun food containers. Find out how many cows it takes to fill those cartons of milk, and check out a juice bar factory.
#5 - Cooking With Mom
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/8/2003
Take a tour of an apple pie filling factory and find out how to mill flour. Visit the Nestle test kitchen where they are reinventing the chocolate chip cookie. And find out what a retro appliance collector keeps in her kitchen.
#6 - Birthday Party
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/11/2003
Marc Summers is inviting you to go behind the scenes of a birthday party. Learn how frozen cakes are put together - and how edible photos can be made as a topper. Plus, learn the secrets to making piñatas, and get an inside look at an ice cream factory.
#7 - Wacky Candy
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/30/2003
Marc Summers is biting into the world of wacky candy. Learn the secrets to making candy pop in your mouth, and candy that will make you pucker. Discover true canine candy, a pop that glows, and the stupidest website that sells crazy confections.
#8 - Savory Sides
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/28/2003
Marc Summers is getting the 'main' story on some savory side dishes. See how beans are made ready to eat, and learn the secrets behind Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing. Plus, watch as salad gets bagged by the bushels.
#9 - Cinema Snacks
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/7/2003
Lights, camera, snacktion! Marc Summers goes behind the scenes of some of America's favorite cinema snacks. From chocolate covered peanuts, to teenee beanees and gummy worms, to unusual popcorn seasonings. Also, see how you can order from your seat.
#10 - Snax
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/4/2003
Marc Summers goes behind the scenes to see how popcorn, cookies and nuts are cooked up. Plus, get the inside scoop on TCBY Yogurt and discover what's new at a snack food convention. Then, check out an amazing collection devoted to Mr Peanut.
#11 - Accessories
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/12/2003
Get your hands on the tools of the kitchen trade-everything that slices, dices and stores your favorite foods. Find out how those turkey timers are made to pop-up, trace the history of the fork and visit a collector with the scoop on dishing out ice cream.
#12 - Little League
Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/31/2003
Step up to the 'plate' with host Marc Summers for a look at snacks that suit up for little league. First, we'll discover what foods are a hit at the Little League World Series - then drink up the secrets behind frozen lemonade and other team treats.
#13 - Food on a Stick
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/18/2003
Stick around, because Marc Summers is tackling the sticky subject of food on a stick. Take an inside look at how corn dogs are made, how one frozen novelty gets it's unique 'character.' Plus, watch as cookies and key lime pie get all stuck up, and more.
#14 - Food Capitals
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/2/2003
Visit some of America's greatest food capitals, and discover the eats that put them on the map. Watch as key lime pies are cranked out in Key West. In New Orleans see how jambalaya mix is made. Visit the Ice Cream Capitol of the World, & crab cakes in MD.
#15 - Planes, Trains & Autos
Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/14/2003
Marc Summers explores how we eat when we travel. Hit the highway, and stop at Rosie's diner, visit one a Route 66 classic truck stops and learn the story behind airline food. Examine a collection of railroad dining car china, and how a cruise ship is fed.
#16 - Microwave
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/23/2003
Follow the evolution of America's favorite kitchen appliance at the Amana microwave museum. Find out what makes a Hungry Man meal, plus take a tour of the factories where your favorite "heat and eat" snacks are made, microwave-ready.
#17 - Kid Kravings
Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/26/2003
Marc Summers checks out the kooky things kids crave taking us behind the scenes of ice cream in a Cool Tube, candy that sprays and Soda Candy. Then we're off to visit the masterminds behind those fast food tiny toys and more. We'll see what kids eat.
#18 - BBQ
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/9/2003
Fire up the grill, because Marc Summers takes an inside look at the Barbecue. Catch up with a bbq rig that's gone king-sized, visit Weber's restaurant devoted to grilling, and get an inside look at the BBQ of the Month Club, and much more.
#19 - Amusement Parks
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/8/2003
Marc Summers is exploring the treats gobbled up at Amusement Parks. Watch as kettles are assembled for making kettle corn, learn the sticky secrets behind candy apples and lollipops, and see how shamoo gets sculpted in ice cream.