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The Food That Built America

Show Info

  • Status: Returning Series
  • First Aired: August 11, 2019
  • Seasons: 6
  • Episodes: 69
  • Networks: History
  • Genres: Documentary
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The Food That Built America(2019)
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TMDB Rating: 7.9 (32 votes)

Overview

The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

3 episodes • 2019

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Lines in the SandAug 11, 20190.0
2Best Served ColdAug 12, 20190.0
3The Spoils of WarAug 13, 20190.0
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Season 2

16 episodes • 2021Avg: 7.7Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Pizza WarsFeb 9, 20217.0
2The Chocolate RushFeb 14, 20217.0
3The Kings of BurgersFeb 21, 20218.0
4American CheeseFeb 28, 20218.0
5Cola WarsMar 7, 20218.0
6Chip DynastiesMar 14, 20210.0
7Cookie WarsMar 21, 20210.0
8Soup WarsMar 28, 20218.0
9Godfathers of Fast FoodApr 4, 20210.0
10The TV DinnerApr 11, 20218.0
11Ice Cream EmpiresApr 18, 20217.0
12A Game of ChickenMay 31, 20210.0
13When the Chips Are DownJun 6, 20218.0
14The Rise of a RivalJun 13, 20218.0
15Gum SlingersJun 20, 20210.0
16Breakfast BaronsJun 27, 20210.0
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Season 3

12 episodes • 2022Avg: 7.2

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Submarine WarfareFeb 27, 20228.0
2A Cold OneMar 6, 20227.0
3Do or DonutMar 13, 20227.0
4A Dish Best Served... SoftMar 20, 20227.0
5The Best Thing Since...Mar 27, 20220.0
6Cookie FortunesApr 3, 20220.0
7The Beef is OnApr 10, 20228.0
8Pop StarsApr 17, 20220.0
9Beyond the BurgerApr 24, 20220.0
10Chain ReactionMay 1, 20226.0
11Let Them Eat Snack CakesMay 8, 20220.0
12Pasta PartyMay 15, 20220.0
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Season 4

16 episodes • 2023

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Breakfast That PopsFeb 19, 20230.0
2Holiday TreatsFeb 26, 20230.0
3Flight of the Buffalo WingMar 5, 20230.0
4Candy RevolutionMar 12, 20230.0
5Clash of the CoffeeMar 19, 20230.0
6The Chicken CoupMar 26, 20230.0
7When Food Freezes OverApr 2, 20230.0
8Thanksgiving DinnerApr 9, 20230.0
9Peanut Butter BattleApr 16, 20230.0
10American SpiritsApr 23, 20230.0
11Where There's SmokeJun 11, 20230.0
12Thirst QuenchersJun 18, 20230.0
13Supermarket SweepJun 25, 20230.0
14Bring Home the BaconJul 9, 20230.0
15Dog Eat DogJul 16, 20230.0
16Beer RunJul 23, 20230.0
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Season 5

12 episodes • 2024

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1All American MarinaraFeb 25, 20240.0
2Ice Cream RevolutionMar 3, 20240.0
3Soda Rising: Birth of PopMar 10, 20240.0
4Sunshine in a GlassMar 17, 20240.0
5Let Them Bake CakeMar 24, 20240.0
6Penny Candy CrazeMar 31, 20240.0
7Champions of BreakfastApr 14, 20240.0
8Planet MarsApr 21, 20240.0
9Lunchbox LegendsJul 7, 20240.0
10The ColonelJul 14, 20240.0
11Citrus Soda StarsJul 21, 20240.0
12Burger Empire: The Ray Kroc StoryJul 28, 20240.0
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Season 6

10 episodes • 2025

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Tortilla TakeoverFeb 23, 20250.0
2Movie Theatre MunchiesMar 2, 20250.0
3Baking Chocolate Chip HistoryMar 9, 20250.0
4Empire of ConvenienceMar 16, 20250.0
5Legends of the MallMar 23, 20250.0
6Coffee: A Brewed AwakeningMar 30, 20250.0
7A Box of ChocolatesApr 13, 20250.0
8Beer NecessitiesApr 20, 20250.0
9Asian Food InvasionApr 27, 20250.0
10You Don't Know JackMay 4, 20250.0

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