Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

2013 - 2018 TV-PG 42m 8.9

Anthony Bourdain visits countries, delving into their political issues as well as indigenous food and culture.

Anthony Bourdain had no reservations about a move to CNN. Shortly after concluding an eight-season stint at the helm of his popular Travel Channel series, the equally popular Emmy-winning host came to the news network searching for "Parts Unknown." In the hourlong weekend series -- similar in premise to Travel's "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)" -- Bourdain explores the world to, he says, "eat and drink with people without fear and prejudice ... they open up to you in ways that somebody visiting who is driven by a story may not get." Enticed by the opportunity to experience cultures rarely visited by American TV, such as in the Congo, Libya and Myanmar, the chef and best-selling author also takes viewers to Colombia, Peru, Morocco and, closer to home, Koreatown in Los Angeles.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Myanmar

1. Myanmar

Aired: Apr 14, 2013

With the slight relaxation of control by the government of Myanmar, Tony is f...

Episode 2 Los Angeles

2. Los Angeles

Aired: Apr 21, 2013

Tony takes Los Angeles--but with a twist. No Hollywood sign, no Beverly Hills...

Episode 3 Colombia

3. Colombia

Aired: Apr 28, 2013

The public face of Colombia has changed immensely over the past ten years and...

Episode 4 Quebec

4. Quebec

Aired: May 5, 2013

Bourdain travels to remote areas within the province of Quebec where he sampl...

Episode 5 Morocco (Tangier)

5. Morocco (Tangier)

Aired: May 12, 2013

Tony explores the "Interzone", where artists like Burroughs, Bowles, and the ...

Episode 6 Libya

6. Libya

Aired: May 19, 2013

Libyan hip-hop, Italian restaurants, tribal allegiances and post-war uncertai...

Episode 7 Peru

7. Peru

Aired: Jun 2, 2013

Tony and his friend, world-renowned chef Eric Ripert, explore the far reaches...

Episode 8 Congo

8. Congo

Aired: Jun 9, 2013

Tony visits Congo, the setting of one of his favorite books, Conrad's Heart o...

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Current Status: Ended

Network: CNN

Genres: Adventure, Documentary