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Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern

2007 – 2018Show15 seasons194 episodesNR

83
GreatGoodWatch score

A quirky, wondrous documentary series about everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for romance, tears or brutality.

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Episodes

15 seasons · 194 episodes · best: S12E3 "William Wallace March Through Scotland" 9.0

Episodes

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7.8
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9.0

Story

Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern is a travel and cuisine television show hosted by Andrew Zimmern on the Travel Channel. The first season debuted on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 9pm ET/PT. Bizarre Foods focuses on regional cuisine from around the world which is typically perceived by Americans as being disgusting, exotic, or bizarre. In each episode, Zimmern focuses on the cuisine of a particular country or region. He typically shows how the food is procured, where it is served, and, usually without hesitation, eats it. Originally a one-hour documentary titled Bizarre Foods of Asia, repeated showings on the Travel Channel drew consistent, considerable audiences. In late 2006, it was decided to turn the documentary into a weekly, one-hour show with the same premise and with Andrew Zimmern as the host. In 2009, Zimmern took a break from Bizarre Foods to work on one season of the spin-off Bizarre World.

Feels like

  • Culinary Adventure
  • Global Gastronomy
  • Shock Value Eating
  • Cultural Education
  • Travelogue
  • Gross-Out Curiosity
  • Charismatic Host
  • Exotic Cuisine Exploration
  • Documentary Style

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

February 26, 2007 · August 14, 2018 · Ended

First aired
February 26, 2007
Last aired
August 14, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
15 seasons · 194 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
71 countries

Tropes

Hollywood Atlas, Meat Versus Veggies, Food Porn +9

  • Hollywood Atlas
  • Meat Versus Veggies
  • Food Porn
  • Special Guest
  • Does Not Like Spam
  • Christmas Episode
  • Happily Married
  • Trademark Favorite Food
  • Purple Prose
  • Author Tract
  • If It Tastes Good It Must Be Bad For You
  • It Tastes Like Feet

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern?"

Questions about Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern?

In the United States, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern streams on Prime, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 68 other countries.

Is Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.7). Season 9 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 7.5 against 9.0 for the best season.

Which season of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern is best?

Season 12, with an IMDb average of 9.0. Seasons 9 and 11 are the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is William Wallace March Through Scotland (season 12, episode 3) at 9.0, and the lowest is The Paul Bunyan Trail (season 11, episode 1) at 6.3.

Is Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern okay for kids?

NRDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern?

139 h

About 139 hours: 194 episodes in 15 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2018.

Can I half-watch Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more gruesome than scary: grotesque is rated 7 of 10, scares 2.