Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

2013 12 Seasons 95 Episodes ⭐ 7.7 Documentary

Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. Known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist destinations – including some war-torn parts of the world – and meets with a variety of local citizens to offer a window into their lifestyles, and occasionally communes with an internationally lauded chef on his journeys.

Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. Known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist destinations – including some war-torn parts of the world – and meets with a variety of local citizens to offer a window into their lifestyles, and occasionally communes with an internationally lauded chef on his journeys.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Myanmar

With the slight relaxation of control by the government of Myanmar, Tony is finally able to explore one of the most fabl

EP 2

Los Angeles

Tony takes Los Angeles--but with a twist. No Hollywood sign, no Beverly Hills. Instead, he zeroes in on a three square-m

EP 3

Colombia

The public face of Colombia has changed immensely over the past ten years and is still changing for the better. Tony wil

EP 4

Quebec

Bourdain travels to remote areas within the province of Quebec where he samples local delicacies, explores ice fishing a

EP 5

Morocco (Tangier)

Tony explores the "Interzone", where artists like Burroughs, Bowles, and the Rolling Stones sought escape from Western m

EP 6

Libya

Libyan hip-hop, Italian restaurants, tribal allegiances and post-war uncertainty in Libya. Bourdain looks at the country

EP 7

Peru

Tony and his friend, world-renowned chef Eric Ripert, explore the far reaches of indigenous Andes in search of a rare va

EP 8

Congo

Tony visits Congo, the setting of one of his favorite books, Conrad's Heart of Darkness, and the basis for one of his fa

EP 1

Jerusalem

In the season premiere of Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, the host and crew make their first trip to Israel, the West Ba

EP 2

Spain

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown explores Andalucía during Semana Santa (Holy Week, leading up to Easter), a time filled

EP 3

New Mexico

Parts Unknown takes a close look at the mash-up of cultures that comprise this uniquely American state by sampling its f

EP 4

Copenhagen

This episode explores the food and natural beauty of Copenhagen, the economic and cultural center of Denmark. Home to fa

EP 5

Sicily

Parts Unknown explores the Sicilian way of life, which puts a premium on savoring family, life, and food. Bourdain trave

EP 6

South Africa

Once considered the most dangerous city in the world, Johannesburg now barely makes the top 50. But the end of the apart

EP 7

Tokyo

Japan is a paradox. The low birthrate, the dedication, the conformity, and the life of a salary man are well known. Ther

EP 8

Detroit

Few cities have experienced such a dramatic economic rise and fall of Detroit. In this episode of Parts Unknown, Bourdai

EP 1

Punjab, India

In the Season 3 premiere of "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown," Tony explores Punjab -- one of the most beautiful and rel

EP 2

Las Vegas

Anthony Bourdain travels to Las Vegas, a city known for over-indulgence, with food author Michael Ruhlman and visits loc

EP 3

Lyon, France

World-renowned French chef Daniel Boulud takes Tony back home to the food-obsessed city and farm where he was raised on

EP 4

Mexico City

Bourdain travels to Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Cuernavaca to commune with local residents who express their passion throug

EP 5

Russia

It's been nearly a decade since Tony has set foot in Russia with his longtime drinking buddy/travel partner Zamir Gotta.

EP 6

Mississippi Delta

Bourdain goes off the beaten path and explores some of the food and history of Mississippi including downtown Jackson’

EP 7

Thailand

Bourdain and his crew head to the Chiang Mai province of Northern Thailand along with celebrated chef and Thai food spec

EP 8

Bahia, Brazil

Parts Unknown tours Bahia, known as the “African heart of Brazil” and internationally recognized for its Afro-Brazil

EP 1

Shanghai

In the season premiere of Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, the host explores Shanghai by savoring classic, home-style cui

EP 2

The Bronx

Bourdain explores the widely diverse cuisines and cultures found in the NYC borough just north of Manhattan. Bronx mains

EP 3

Paraguay

A South American country of 6 million, much of the oppressively hot landlocked nation of Paraguay is jungle terrain or d

EP 4

Vietnam

Parts Unknown travels to the host’s “first love,” with a look at Hue, a city in central Vietnam, including excursi

EP 5

Tanzania

Parts Unknown travels to Tanzania for an African safari adventure. Bourdain visits Zanzibar, a one-time slave trade hub,

EP 6

Iran

Bourdain and his crew take their long-awaited inaugural trip to Iran exploring Tehran and Isfahan, and sites that includ

EP 7

Massachusetts

In a departure for the series, Bourdain takes a trip to the Provincetown haunts of his post high school youth (The Atlan

EP 8

Jamaica

Bourdain heads to Jamaica, a destination well known for delicious Caribbean delicacies and feel-good vibes. The host tra

EP 1

South Korea

The season premiere of Parts Unknown uses reverse chronology to tell the story of the host’s return trip to South Kore

EP 2

Miami

“Curiosity pays unexpected dividends,” observes Iggy Pop, legendary rock musician, Miami resident and one of Bourdai

EP 3

Scotland

Bourdain visits one of his favorite cities in Europe, Glasgow. He makes his first stop at the Old College Bar for a pin

EP 4

Madagascar

Unspoiled paradise or microcosm for the end of times? With acclaimed film director Darren Aronofsky (Noah, Requiem for a

EP 5

New Jersey

Bourdain travels to his childhood home state with his brother Chris and rekindles memories at classic roadside joint Hir

EP 6

Budapest

Drawing inspiration from iconic Hungarian born cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, Bourdain explores the beauty, culture, h

EP 7

Hawaii

Bourdain explores the other Hawaii, the one that those 8 million tourists don’t see when they descend on the islands e

EP 8

Beirut

The season five finale takes the host back to Beirut. Nicknamed “The Paris of the Middle East,” its nightlife is inf

EP 1

Cuba

In the season six premiere, Bourdain explores Cuba – just as the half-century U.S. embargo softens and economic and so

EP 2

Marseille

Bourdain and his travel companion, chef Eric Ripert (Le Bernardin), visit France’s oldest city to experience its stew

EP 3

Okinawa

The alluring island of Okinawa, which endures tragic memories from World War II battles, is explored by Bourdain from hi

EP 4

Bay Area

Bourdain visits the Bay Areas of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose to take a personal journey – in martial arts tra

EP 5

Ethiopia

Acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson (Red Rooster, Aquavit) and his wife Maya take Bourdain on a personal tour of their nati

EP 6

Borneo

After a 10 year absence, Bourdain abides by his promise to return, dining on chicken rendang for a reunion meal at Aunty

EP 7

Istanbul

The cliché East meets West rings true in Istanbul as Bourdain explores its confluence of food, culture and politics, fe

EP 8

Charleston, S.C.

For the season finale, Bourdain travels with “one of America’s most important chefs,” Sean Brock, to sample Charle

EP 1

Manila, Philippines

In the season seven premiere, Bourdain explores the Philippines during Christmas season and travels through the festive

EP 2

Chicago

Chicago’s iconic Old Town Ale House and its colorful patrons are the gateway to Bourdain’s tour of the “City by th

EP 3

The Greek Islands

Life on the Greek islands, home to a fiercely independent and proud population, is relatively secluded, steeped in tradi

EP 4

Montana

Bourdain traverses big sky country and embraces Montana’s distinctive history and culture with a visit to Crow reserva

EP 5

Tblisi, Georgia

Sidekick Zamir Gotta temporarily upstages Bourdain in this tour of the mountainous Eurasian country Georgia, featuring t

EP 6

Senegal

Bourdain explores the distinct culture of the West African nation Senegal, which despite its deep-rooted religious belie

EP 7

Cologne, Germany

The 40-day Cologne Carnival celebration sets the tone for Bourdain’s visit to this city that boasts many delicacies (k

EP 1

Hanoi

Inspired by Graham Greene's words “... whatever you’re looking for, you will find here...” Bourdain joins the thro

EP 2

Nashville

Bourdain absorbs the tastes, sights and sounds of music city, from chef Josh Habiger's Catbird Seat and Bolton's famous

EP 3

Sichuan with Eric Ripert

Michelin star chef, and all around good sport, Eric Ripert is introduced to China and Sichuan province by host and good

EP 4

London

Visiting London, post Brexit vote, Bourdain finds comfort in classic British cuisine including roast bone marrow at chef

EP 5

Houston

Looking beyond oil, NASA, and football, Bourdain explores Houston’s diverse cultures, taking in a Bollywood-style danc

EP 6

Japan

Guided by world-renowned chef Masa Takayama, Bourdain’s return trip to Japan begins with a tour of outdoor food market

EP 7

Buenos Aires

Bourdain’s trip to meat-centric Buenos Aires during the hot summer month of February, features a meal with chef Franci

EP 8

Minas Gerais, Brazil

Bourdain explores the Brazilian heartland, known as the region where all the best cooks come from, and namesake to the c

EP 9

Rome

Bourdain’s Roman holiday takes a cinematic turn, influenced by his tour guides, actress Asia Argento, screenwriter/dir

EP 1

Los Angeles

An alternative tour of Los Angeles by Bourdain focuses on the impact and contributions of its less photographed and ofte

EP 2

San Sebastian

Bourdain visits the coastal city of San Sebastian in the Basque Country, famous for its spectacular views and incomparab

EP 3

Laos

The rich sensory experience of Laos with its enchanting scenery, distinctive aromas, and exceptional food are explored i

EP 4

Queens

Bourdain discovers a hub of international cuisines and cultures in the New York City Borough of Queens. Traveling via th

EP 5

Antarctica

Bourdain travels to the bottom of the world to experience the serene beauty and mystery of the driest, coldest, windiest

EP 6

Oman

Bourdain takes his first journey to the Sultanate of Oman and finds a peaceful land of remarkable beauty that defies exp

EP 7

Trinidad

A trip to the Caribbean uncovers how the island of Trinidad has turned a history of colonialism and slavery into a non-s

EP 8

Porto, Portugal

Food takes center stage in this tour of the northern Portugal city by Bourdain, whose local travel companions include hi

EP 1

Singapore

Bourdain tours the historically rich streets of Singapore and immerses himself in the vast array of multicultural foods

EP 2

French Alps

The gloves are off and the rivalry continues as Bourdain and his long time friend, three-Michelin-starred chef Eric Ripe

EP 3

Lagos, Nigeria

Once considered the most dangerous city in the world, Lagos is, in many ways, the epicenter of modern Africa. The drivin

EP 4

Pittsburgh

Bourdain delves into a dining scene at a crossroads: part iconic steel city defined by blue-collar, working-class comfor

EP 5

Sri Lanka

As peace spreads throughout Sri Lanka following the end of its brutal civil war, Bourdain travels to the once divided na

EP 6

Puerto Rico

When Bourdain heads to Puerto Rico to check out the reality behind the piña coladas and fancy resorts, he finds natural

EP 7

Seattle

Bourdain immerses himself in the “boom or bust” city of Seattle. Two industries are reshaping the city and its cult

EP 8

Southern Italy

The“Heel of the Boot” draws Bourdain back in time as he visits the largely untouched landscapes and colorful locals

EP 1

West Virginia

Bourdain digs deep into the proud, often misunderstood culture of West Virginia, as he traverses a 5,000 foot mine, obse

EP 2

Uruguay

Bourdain returns to Uruguay after a decade away and finds a progressive nation in the midst of social change, but with e

EP 3

Newfoundland

An exploration of this rocky, east coast Canadian island by Bourdain reveals a magical place abundant in fish and wild g

EP 4

Armenia

Bourdain takes a wide-angle look at the culture and history of this country, heavily influenced by Europe and Russia, wi

EP 5

Hong Kong

Hong Kong, a city that’s always in transition and unapologetically modern has another side…a beautiful one that’s

EP 6

Berlin

In Berlin – an anomaly among German metropolises – Bourdain encounters an extremely accepting society, teeming with

EP 7

Cajun Mardi Gras

In this celebration of Louisiana’s Cajun culture, complete with Zydeco music and a crawfish boil, Bourdain goes off th

EP 8

Bhutan

Bourdain and film director Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan) tour the remote South Asian Kingdom of Bhu

EP 1

Kenya

Bourdain introduces his fellow CNN Original Series host W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America) to the distinctive sigh

EP 2

Asturias, Spain

Bourdain travels to the enchanted region of Asturias, Spain with chef and humanitarian Jose Andres, as he makes a return

EP 3

Indonesia

A shadow puppet performance provides an entry into understanding Indonesia, a country comprised of thousands of islands

EP 4

Bourdain’s Impact

This episode explores how Anthony Bourdain’s unique perspective and voice altered the world of food, travel and cultur

EP 5

Far West Texas

Bourdain travels to the untamed land of Big Bend, Texas near the Mexican border; an area that pits man against nature an

EP 6

Behind the Scenes

Bourdain’s relationship with his crew, the team that traveled with him and slogged through the trenches, was like no o

EP 7

Lower East Side

Bourdain takes a personal journey through this formerly bohemian New York City neighborhood, as he meets, shares meals a

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