Man v. Food

Dec 3, 2008

Adam Richman takes on a spicy "burger from Hell," chicken fried steak, and a 72oz steak challenge in Amarillo, Texas -the meat capital of the world- in his search for America's best pig out spots.

Dec 3, 2008

Adam's ongoing quest to find America's best pig out spots brings him to Memphis, Tennessee, home to deep fried Southern cooking, mouthwatering pork barbecue and a seven and a half pound burger known as the Sasquatch.

Dec 10, 2008

Adam Richman enters the inferno in Pittsburgh, PA, in order to make his mark in Quaker Steak and Lube history. But he'll have to eat six Atomic Hot Wings first.

Dec 10, 2008

Adam Richman travels to Columbus, Ohio, to tailgate with Buckeye fans. He also chows down at a legendary burger joint, feasts at a historic sausage house and tackles the two-and-a-half-pound Dagwood challenge.

Dec 17, 2008

Host Adam Richman travels to Austin for Texas-sized donuts, authentic Hill Country barbecue, and a near-impossible breakfast taco challenge.

Dec 24, 2008

Adam Richman visits the Windy City to chow down on overstuffed sandwiches, Italian beef sandwiches, and of course Chi-town-style deep-dish pizza.

Jan 7, 2009

Adam heads to Atlanta to take on the Carnivore Pizza Challenge. To win, a team of two must devour an 11-pound, 30-inch pizza in under an hour. Four hundred people have tried. No one has ever succeeded. Can Adam and his partner make history?

Jan 14, 2009

Adam brings some Yankee pride to Boston as he goes head to head with a local Red Sox fan in the Eagles Deli Challenge: a whopping five-pound, 10-patty burger, with 20 slices of cheese, 20 pieces of bacon, five pounds of fries and a giant pickle.

Jan 21, 2009

Host Adam Richman takes down iconic one-pound sandwiches at Katz's Delicatessen, savors soul food at Sylvia's Restaurant, and tackles the hottest curry in the country at Brick Lane Curry House during his return home to the Big Apple.

Jan 28, 2009

Adam Richman is chowing down massive po boys at Mother's Restaurant, succulent seafood at Deanie's Seafood Restaurant, and taking on 180 oysters in the Acme Oyster House Challenge.

Feb 4, 2009

Adam Richman heads down the Oregon Trail to Portland where a stack of plate-sized mancakes, doughnuts shaped like voodoo dolls, and a spicy habanero fritter challenge await him.

Feb 11, 2009

Adam Richman is in Seattle for award-winning burgers, mountains of ultra-fresh seafood, and a 12-egg omelet challenge against one of Seattle's own.

Feb 18, 2009

Adam Richman visits St. Louis to chow down on Monte Cristo hot dogs and a platter of barbecue's greatest hits, then attempts to wash 'em all down with nearly a gallon of the best milkshakes in town.

Feb 25, 2009

After a french dip and feast of roasted pork tortillas, Adam Richman comes face to face with the Special Number 2: a spicy Ramen made with 10 different chilies.

Mar 4, 2009

Adam Richman is in San Jose, California for mouth-watering ribs, a 5-pound burrito, and a hot wing challenge that isn't over when the food is gone.

Mar 11, 2009

Adam visits the Mile-High City for burgers with enough toppings to fill a dartboard, some Rocky Mountain oysters, and a showdown with the biggest burrito in the West: seven potatoes, a pound of ham, a dozen eggs, a whole onion, cheese, and chili.

Mar 18, 2009

Adam visits the North Carolina Triangle and chows down on chicken biscuit sandwiches, a whole-hog barbecue, and tackles a hot dog eating challenge.

Mar 25, 2009

Adam arrives in the Twin Cities, where he'll search for the birthplace of the Juicy Lucy-the Minneapolis cheeseburger with the cheese inside the burger.

Aug 5, 2009

Adam Richman's food quest takes him to San Antonio, Texas where a 3-pound cinnamon roll, a 42-inch pizza, and a burger topped with the spiciest chilies in the world await.

Aug 12, 2009

Adam Richman is in Las Vegas, Nevada for huge breakfasts, some of the hottest crawfish in the country, and a massive challenge known as the Big Badass Burrito.

Aug 19, 2009

Adam Richman travels to Charleston, South Carolina for oysters served by the shovel, a fried chicken sandwich smothered in sausage gravy, and a spicy tuna sushi challenge.

Aug 26, 2009

Adam Richman devours a Mission Style Super Burrito, ginormous sandwiches, and a two gallon monster sundae known as The Kitchen Sink in San Francisco, California.

Sep 2, 2009

Adam Richman returns to Durham, North Carolina, for burgers and barbeque, and to recruit a team for the Doughman Challenge: a four-member, food-and-sport relay race.

Sep 9, 2009

Adam Richman visits beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii for traditional eats like pipikaula short rib, the Loco Moco, a burger dish topped with fried eggs and gravy. He then tackles a gargantuan pancake challenge.

Sep 16, 2009

Adam's chow-down quest brings him to Sarasota, Florida, where he'll enjoy deep-fried hot dogs, homemade pies, and his first ever Mystery Challenge.

Sep 23, 2009

Adam's chowdown quest takes him to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for a mouthwatering Italian roast pork sandwich, a massive ice cream concoction known as Mt. Vesuvius, and the Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge at Tony Luke's.

Sep 30, 2009

Adam Richman visits three baseball stadiums known for serving up the most delicious and unique ballpark grub in the country.

Oct 7, 2009

Adam Richman's food quest continues to Springfield, Illinois, where he'll sample a local favorite called The Horseshoe, visit the place that invented the corndog, and take the Firebrand Chili Challenge at Joe Roger's Chili Parlor.

Oct 14, 2009

Adam Richman visits Boise, Idaho for Frisbee-sized burgers, spicy habanero pizza, and the massive Johnny B. Goode challenge at Rockies Diner.

Oct 21, 2009

Adam takes on the Nation's Capital and attempts to devour a 6 pound milkshake and a 1.5 pound sandwich.

Oct 28, 2009

Adam's search for the best grub in the U.S. takes him to Baltimore, Maryland, for some pit beef, blue crabs, and the Great Steak Challenge.

Nov 4, 2009

Adam Richman visits Detroit, Michigan for the massive Triple Threat Pork sandwich, two dueling Coney Dog joints, and the world's biggest burger.

Nov 11, 2009

Adam returns to his hometown of Brooklyn, New York, for a burger topped with roast beef, Brooklyn's best Sicilian pie and a grudge match against some of the Empire State's spiciest wings at Buffalo Cantina.

Nov 18, 2009

Adam Richman visits Alaska for a massive burger, a mountainous breakfast, and a monstrous challenge: the six-pound Kodiak Arrest at Humpy's Alaskan Alehouse.

Nov 25, 2009

Adam Richman visits Little Rock, Arkansas, for the mammoth Quadruple Hubcap Burger, a huge community barbecue, and the Shut Up Juice spicy pulled-pork challenge at the Mean Pig BBQ.

Dec 2, 2009

Adam Richman visits Tucson, Arizona, for a hot dog wrapped in bacon and covered in all the fixins, a ginormous platter of Mexican eats fit for a president and the massive O.M.G Burger Challenge at Lindy's Diner on 4th.

Dec 9, 2009

Adam Richman heads to New Brunswick, New Jersey for massive triple-decker deli sandwiches, two-pound Stromboli, and the legendary Fat Sandwich Challenge at the R.U. Hungry grease truck.

Dec 16, 2009

Adam Richman is off to Hartford, Connecticut for some humongous hot dogs, steamed cheeseburgers, and a ten-pound super-stuffed pizza challenge at Randy's Wooster St. Pizza Shop.

Jun 16, 2010

Adam Richman heads to San Diego, California for massive surf and turf burrito, tender tri-tip barbecue and the legendary Ironman Challenge at the Broken Yolk Cafe.

Jun 16, 2010

Adam Richman visits Boulder, Colorado, to face the Wing King Challenge at West End Tavern. He must eat 50 wings in 30 minutes. Adam also checks out Beau Jo's and The Buff.

Jun 23, 2010

Adam Richman's in Cleveland, Ohio for a Greek gyro bursting with savory beef, Cleveland's signature spicy sausage sandwich and a five-pound grilled cheese challenge at Melt Bar and Grilled.

Jun 30, 2010

Adam Richman is in Richmond, Virginia for saucy smoked spareribs, an enormous "battleship" sandwich and a spicy challenge you'd have to be stupid to face: The Stupid Wings Challenge at Caliente Restaurant.

Jul 7, 2010

Adam Richman journeys to Salt Lake City, Utah for a unique pastrami-topped cheeseburger, a Belgian sausage sandwich and the diabolically spicy Hellfire Challenge at Kobe Sushi.

Jul 15, 2010

Adam Richman travels to Phoenix, Arizona, with pit stops at Los Reyes de la Torta and Alice Cooperstown, before taking on the Ultimate Slider Challenge at Chompie's.

Jul 21, 2010

Adam Richman is in San Juan, Puerto Rico for some real Caribbean flavor, like an enormous deep-fried pork chop, a delicious churrasco steak sandwich and his biggest challenge yet, a nine-pound steak platter at La Vaca Brava.

Jul 28, 2010

Adam Richman is in Long Island, New York for a massive plate of Italian food, a colossal gelato sundae and the Davey Jones' Locker Challenge at Port Royal Grille.

Aug 4, 2010

Adam Richman is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for a presidential T-bone steak, the Sooner State original fried onion burger and the Fried Catfish Challenge at the Steak and Catfish Barn.

Aug 11, 2010

Adam Richman is in Kansas City, Missouri for some world-class barbecue, some of the best pan-fried chicken you'll find anywhere and the six-pound Ultimate Destroyer sandwich at Papa Bob's Bar-B-Que.

Aug 18, 2010

Adam Richman is in Indianapolis, Indiana for the Indy staple pork tenderloin sandwich, some Hoosier home cooking and the enormous Big Ugly Burger Challenge at Bub's Burgers and Ice Cream.

Aug 25, 2010

Adam Richman's at the famous Jersey Shore to try a Jersey original: Trenton-style tomato pie plus a colossal octopus-shaped ice cream sundae and the insanely spicy Ludicrous Wings Challenge at Chicken or the Egg.

Sep 1, 2010

Adam Richman is in Syracuse, New York, home of the Orange, to let his hunger loose in the 'cuse. Adam takes on the Frittata Challenge at Mother's Cupboard-a massive breakfast scramble weighing in at over 6-lbs.

Sep 8, 2010

Adam Richman visits the land of lighthouses and lobsters: Portland, Maine. His first stop is at the Lobster Shack, right on the craggy coast for lobster right out of the pot and some of the best coastal views imaginable.

Sep 15, 2010

Adam is in Niagara Falls, the honeymoon capital of the world. Adam has a date with a steak you can barely fit on a plate at the Riverstone Grill. Then Adam crosses the border for the Italian Challenge at Mick and Angelo's.

Sep 22, 2010

Adam tries a local staple: the pasty, a delicious meat and vegetable-filled pastry whose culinary tradition is as old as the mines that gave Butte the nickname the "Richest Hill on Earth."

Sep 29, 2010

Adam Richman is in sunny Sacramento, California, for a taste of the Golden State. His challenge is to face-off with 5-lbs. of chili-smothered hot dogs in the Knucklehead Challenge at Parkers Hot Dogs.

Oct 6, 2010

Adam Richman visits Des Moines, Iowa, for the Adam Emmenecker Challenge at Jethro's BBQ. He's got 15 minutes to finish the mammoth sandwich.

Oct 13, 2010

Adam Richman travels to Knoxville, Tennessee, for the Gigante Burrito Challenge at Sweet P's BBQ.

Oct 20, 2010

Adam Richman heads to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for stacked burgers and some of the best deli sandwiches in the state. Watch Adam tackle the 5-lb. Mount Nacheesmo Challenge at Tio's Mexican Cafe.

Oct 27, 2010

Nov 3, 2010

Jun 1, 2011

Adam Richman heads to New Haven, CT, to taste the original hamburger, a signature Clams Casino Pie and to help Man v. Food Nation member Ric Best take on the Caseus Cheese Truck Challenge

Jun 1, 2011

Adam Richman heads to Tampa, FL, for an authentic Cuban sandwich, some signature alligator ribs and to help Jerry "Nasty" Sags defeat a platter of 10 flaming-hot Davy Jones wings.

Jun 8, 2011

Adam Richman is in Nashville for a fiery inferno of hot-fried chicken, mouthwatering pancakes, and to guide the LoCash Cowboys through a 72-oz steak challenge at Roosters Texas Style BBQ and Steakhouse.

Jun 15, 2011

Adam Richman is in Tulsa, OK, to try their biggest and most delicious burger and to guide a brave fireman through the flames of the Incinerator Spicy Pizza Challenge at Joe Momma's.

Jun 22, 2011

Adam visits Albuquerque, NM, for a taste of green-chili cheeseburgers and the world's biggest sopapilla. Then Adam coaches some hungry MvF Nation warriors against the legendary beef burrito known as Travis on a Silver Platter.

Jun 29, 2011

Adam Richman is in beautiful Mobile, Alabama to guide former record holder "Big" Joe Evans through the Wintzell's Oyster House Challenge to regain his crown by eating more than 422 oysters in one hour's time.

Jul 6, 2011

Adam heads south to the Florida Keys, where he takes a petit 5-feet-tall sorority member under his wing to compete against Florida's own in the Conch Republic Fritter Contest. Vanilla Ice makes a surprise guest appearance.

Jul 13, 2011

Adam's culinary crusade takes him on a road trip along the beautiful Gulf Coast. He tries legendary baby back ribs and the fresh flavors of a seafood platter. He then coaches local musician AJ Fratto to try and conquer the Muffaletta Sandwich Challenge.

Jul 20, 2011

Adam visits Portsmouth, New Hampshire for a taste of some historical hot dogs, an outrageously loaded omelet and then to guide Man V. Food Nation member Paul "Chappy" Chapman through the Slapshot Challenge at JP's Eatery.

Jul 27, 2011

Adam visits Louisville, home of the Kentucky Derby, to back MVF Nation member "Burrito Joe" as he races against the clock to consume 15 scoops of ice cream plus toppings in the Comfy Cow Challenge.

Aug 3, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: Adam travels to Milwaukee, where a viewer tries to gulp down a large burger, French fries and six hot wings in less than 23 minutes.

Aug 10, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: In Providence, R.I., a rugby player tries to down 15 hot wieners in 45 minutes or less.

Aug 17, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: Adam heads to Dallas to lend support to a local who will try to eat 5 lbs. of Vietnamese pho in 30 minutes or less. While in the Lone Star State, the host samples Texas-style bratwurst and BBQ brisket.

Aug 24, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: The host takes a road trip down Route 66, sampling steak and frozen custard along the way. His journey ends in Tulsa, where he coaches a retired Navy officer who's trying to eat 23 puffy tacos in 90 minutes.

Sep 7, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: The Harlem Globetrotters take on the "Squealer Challenge" at Rack & Soul in New York City. Adam coaches the team as they attempt to eat 2-lb. pulled-pork sandwiches topped with super-spicy barbecue sauce.

Sep 14, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: The host travels along California's Pacific Coast Highway, sampling local foods along the way. His trip ends in San Luis Obispo, Cal., where he cheers on a teacher who's attempting to eat 4 lbs. of tri-tip steak.

Sep 28, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: Adam journeys to Tampa, NY and LA to find the country's best food trucks. He samples tacos and waffles before ending his trip in LA to help "Big Dawg" take on the White Rabbit Burrito Challenge.

Oct 5, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: The host heads to St. Paul, where a local is trying to eat two of the region's famous Juicy Lucy burgers, which have melted cheese between two patties, and 2 lbs. of fries in 45 minutes or less.

Oct 12, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: A viewer tries to eat a 5-lb. Reuben sandwich in under 30 minutes at Izzy's in Cincinnati. Also: the host samples innovative grilled-cheese sandwiches at Tom+Chee; and the city's famous five-way chili at Camp Washington Chili.

Oct 19, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: NASCAR driver Joey Logano takes on a food challenge at Watkins Glen International in New York.

Oct 26, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: Adam is in Omaha to coach a local DJ in the 8 lb. Pig Wing Challenge.

Nov 2, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: Two viewers team up to take on 93-ounce "Gravedigger" burger at Champion's Bar & Grill in Green Bay, Wis. The host also goes tailgating outside Lambeau Field, sampling local favorites, including Wisconsin bratwursts and prime-rib sandwiches.

Nov 9, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: Twin brothers take on the Voodoo Juice Challenge at Angel's BBQ in Savannah, attempting to eat a blazing hot pulled-pork sandwich in five minutes or less. Meanwhile, the host samples Georgia favorites, including peach-glazed barbecue chicken and locally caught seafood.

Nov 16, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: From the original Thanksgiving dinner to an Amish spread, Adam explores the nation for the best places to dig into hearty helpings of family style feasts.

Nov 30, 2011

Man v. Food Nation: A Hawaiian woman takes on a 5-lb. omelet at Moose McGillycuddy's on the island of Oahu. Also spotlighted: Hawaiian-style hot dogs.

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