The WORST episodes of Unwrapped
Every episode of Unwrapped ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - Gargantuan Goodies
Season 16 - Episode 6 - 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.
#2 - Toppings
Season 10 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/30/2005
Find out the history behind Hershey?s Syrup, see the secrets of making fresh fruit cereal toppers, and discover squeezable spreads. Then, check out how cheese gets shredded and meet Dandy Don and his portable ice cream shop.
#3 - Beach
Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/6/2005
First, see how crab is made, see Sand Dollar cookies churn out ,and surf over to Wahoo?s Fish Taco. Then, check out how Sandy Candy is designed and discover how one company is shucking up Clambakes. Finally, see how a new kind of Koozies keep your drinks cold!
#4 - Goodies
Season 10 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/9/2005
Join host, Marc Summers as he gets the scoop on all sorts of Goodies. Uncover the tasty secrets of 3 Musketeers, find out the facts about a healthy candy sweetened with fruit juice, and check out "hip" Retro Bars. All this and more.
#5 - Caramel
Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/2/2005
Sink your teeth into everything Caramel in this episode of Unwrapped. Watch Walnetto's get whipped up, see how a Junior Caramel is rolled out, and visit Ben & Jerry's mixologists concocting their caramel core flavor. All this and more.
#6 - Dairyland Delights
Season 10 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/25/2005
Join host, Marc Summers, as he opens the fridge to Dairyland Delights. Find out the secrets of condensed milk, check out how cottage cheese is made and discover how milk delivery is making a comeback. Meet a moooving milk bottle collector and visit a place called Milky Way Farms. Finally, see how yogurt gets mixed up!
#7 - Au Natural
Season 10 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/18/2005
Join host, Marc Summers for this healthy episode of Au Natural. Sink your teeth into Sundrops, get the inside scoop at Bear Naked Granola and learn the secrets of Amy's Frozen Entrees. Head to a restaurant serving fresh food fast, and take a peek behind the shelves of Whole Foods Market. Finally, find out how a savory snack got its name, Pirates Booty.
#8 - Counter Culture
Season 10 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/11/2005
Take a tour of the Whirlpool test labs, uncover how Reynold's Oven Bags are made and discover why Corelle is so durable. See kitchen gadgets galore and check out how Tupperware pops out. Plus, take a stab at how knives are formed.
#9 - Down South
Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/7/2008
Find out the real way to make their Southern specialty from Callie's Charleston Biscuits and then get some real soul
#10 - Easy as Pie
Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/5/2007
Learn the secret ingredient that gives Edwards Pies their crusty advantage, and the unique technique that makes Mrs. Baird's portable pies so popular. Next, discover what all the whoopie is about at Isamax Snacks and see how to put Pie in a Bottle...Weikel Foods does it very carefully.
#11 - Sticky
Season 10 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/13/2005
Check out Mrs. Butterworth?s history, discover how old time caramels get whipped up, and meet an artist who designs portraits out of bubblegum. Then learn the secrets behind Chili?s Ribs. Finally, meet a moist towelette collector!
#12 - Comfort Foods
Season 16 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/21/2008
Find out how Grandma is bringing chicken soup to the 21st century and right to your door. Then take a look at how Edible Arrangements creates a beautiful bouquet that's entirely edible and learn how to make the best Butterball of them all from the experts at Butterball U.
#13 - All About Orange
Season 16 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/18/2008
Time for a little citrus sensation because Marc Summers is peeling open stories on orange-flavored foods.
#14 - Cherry
Season 16 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/14/2008
First up, Simply Divine Brownies and their heavenly Chakra Cherry Crumbles. Next, it's a tart twist on a snacking favorite with Food For Thought's snappy cherry salsas and we'll find out how Queen Anne Candy makes their cherry cordials so syrupy. Then, Bing Energy Drink offers up a cherry pick me up.
#15 - Mint-tastic
Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/24/2007
Marc Summers goes behind the scenes at the Junior Mint factory and learns the history of the Mentos "Freshmaker."
#16 - Roughing It
Season 16 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/3/2007
Hit the trail with Marc Summers on an expedition to find treats to eat when you're roughin' it. With a look behind Russell Stover's S'mores, Oregon Freeze Dry gourmet meals,Oceanspray trail mix, the GSI Camp Kitchen, Backpacker's Gourmet Chocolate and Itty Bitty Kitchen cookbook.
#17 - Grapeful
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2007
Learn about the classic grape soda, Grapette, and be mystified by the Grapple, which looks like an apple but tastes like a grape. Next, go behind the scenes at Welch's and learn just how many grapes it takes to make that popular juice.
#18 - Made in the USA
Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2007
Join us as host Marc Summers unwraps the pleasures of patriotic foods. find out the secret behind a historic San Francisco treat called It's It Ice Cream.discover how to get Maine lobster online from the Hancock Gourmet Lobster Company and pay homage to Samuel Adams as we go behind the scenes to a brewery the founding fathers would have loved.
#19 - Diner Delights
Season 19 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/27/2009
Head to the All-American diner with Unwrapped for Berres Brothers coffee, mini creamers at White Wave Foods; Aunt Jemima hotcakes, Bilinski sausage, Lodge cast iron cookware plus Jersey's own Jefferson diner.
#20 - Atomic
Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/27/2006
We're on fire in this episode of Unwrapped! Visit the Chile Pepper Institute to learn the secrets behind growing spicy peppers, check out how magma hot sauce is concocted and watch Blair make the world's spiciest potato chip. Then, learn the tricks of the trade behind eating fire and visit a potluck party solely for spicy dishes. Plus, what makes an Italian condiment so fiery.
#21 - Wake Up
Season 14 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/8/2007
Rise and shine and start the day off early with a look at foods made for waking up. Stop in at Starbucks to see how they?re designing a coffee drink, discover how Jimmy Dean is building a breakfast sandwich, and crack open the mystery behind laying a good egg. Next, get a slice of how Sara Lee?s cooking up a coffee cake, and check out a pancake flipping company. Then, see how cereal can be included in every meal.
#22 - Couch Potato
Season 14 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/22/2007
It?s time to hit the sofa and relax. In this episode of Unwrapped, we?re taking a lazy bite out of couch potato treats. Find out how Papa John prepares his pizza, curl up with the taste of pillow candy, and visit a delivery service specializing in fresh baked cookies. Next, take an easy look at making mashed potatoes and visit a festival honoring the buffalo wing. Plus, discover how one famous spud is riding high.
#23 - Delectable Delights
Season 14 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/19/2006
Today we?re biting into the indulgent sweet treats of delectable delights. See how peanut brittle is made, sample a petit four with four legs and visit a dessert company baking for the entire country. Next, learn the trick to stacking up baklava and get in line for a ticket to the Chocolate Show. Then treat yourself to a slice of special key lime cake.
#24 - Shake It Up
Season 14 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2006
Get ready to blend, whip and crush because we?re looking at shakable treats. Visit the Waring factory for a peek at building a blender, scale the World?s Biggest Blizzard and find out who Mrs. Dash really is. Then see how the smoothie was born and discover a cocktail shaker company making instant classics. Plus, get in line for a trip through a salt and pepper shaker museum.
#25 - Frosty
Season 14 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/5/2006
Today, we're chilling out with a look at frosty foods. Discover how a Wendy's Frosty is formed, get a taste of a hot sauce with a cool bite and head to Tastee Freez for lessons in twisting up a cone. Then belly up at Eskimo Joe's where they're serving up a cold one with a familiar face and see how Hostess is throwing Snoballs year round. Finally, get a taste of a delicious makeover for a snowman named Frosty.