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The Worst Episodes of A Cook's Tour

Every episode of A Cook's Tour ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of A Cook's Tour!

A Cook's Tour is a travel and food show that aired on the Food Network. Host Anthony Bourdain visits exotic countries and cities worldwide where...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Food Network

Worst Episodes Summary

"The BBQ Triangle" is the worst rated episode of "A Cook's Tour". It scored 7.1/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/13/2003. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Down Under: The Wild West of Cooking".

  • The BBQ Triangle
    7.1/1028 votes
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    #1 - The BBQ Triangle

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/13/2003

    Barbecue in America comes in a variety of ways. Tony explores the three largest types when he visits Kansas City, Houston and North Carolina. Each offers their own variation of sauce, smoke, ribs, and brisket.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Down Under: The Wild West of Cooking
    7.3/1024 votes
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    #2 - Down Under: The Wild West of Cooking

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/2/2003

    Tony explores the un-hampered creative cuisine of Australia and discovers just how good the wine can be in this region. Melbourne has a wealth of things Tony can appreciate, including macho chefs, a food loving culture, and a crazy attitude towards eating.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mad Tony, The Food Warrior
    7.4/1026 votes
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    #3 - Mad Tony, The Food Warrior

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/4/2003

    Tony makes a trip that can only be classified as crazy! He travels half-way round the world to eat the world's best meal at Tetsuya's. Along the way, he must survive the Australian outback and a host of wild characters to make it to his destination.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Struggle for the Soul of America
    7.5/1028 votes
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    #4 - The Struggle for the Soul of America

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/28/2003

    Tony visits the Mall of America to discover what draws Americans to the food court. A local French chef will explain his approach to broaden Americans' palates. Will Tony ever be able to understand what Americans like?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • So Much Vodka, So Little Time
    7.6/1034 votes
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    #5 - So Much Vodka, So Little Time

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 4/16/2002

    Tony and his friend explore St. Petersburg. Tony is especially interested in the working class foods of the people. Ice fishing, smoked fish, and high luxury caviar are a few of the stops.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tamales and Iguana Oaxacan Style
    7.6/1031 votes
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    #6 - Tamales and Iguana Oaxacan Style

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 4/2/2002

    Tony has always been interested in the Oaxacan tradition in food. A friend leads Tony through a local market, where they taste a variety of interesting foods. And, of course, Tony can't pass on tequila.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Cook Who Came in From the Cold
    7.7/1034 votes
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    #7 - The Cook Who Came in From the Cold

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/19/2002

    Tony's friend Zamir shows him around St. Petersburg. A product of a childhood during the cold war, Tony fantasizes about being a spy as he eats his way through blinis, borscht, reindeer, pickled salads, and dumplings.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Los Angeles, My Own Heart of Darkness
    7.7/1033 votes
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    #8 - Los Angeles, My Own Heart of Darkness

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/26/2002

    Tony is apprehensive about the glamorous world of LA, so he begins with hot dogs. After a long day and a guest stint at Campanile, he has gained a new appreciation for the glitz of the City of Angels.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cobra Heart, Food That Makes You Manly
    7.8/1046 votes
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    #9 - Cobra Heart, Food That Makes You Manly

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/19/2002

    Ho Chi Minh just might make a man out of Tony when he eats fetal duck egg (with feathers), cobra heart and blood.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Eating on the Mekong
    7.8/1049 votes
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    #10 - Eating on the Mekong

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/15/2002

    A trip down this Vietnamese river makes tony aware of Vietnam's history as well as its portrayal in some of his favorite movies. Phillip Lajeunie joins him as he eats his way through bread, coffee, duck and bird's nest soup.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wild Delicacies
    7.8/1043 votes
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    #11 - Wild Delicacies

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/22/2002

    Cambodia both attracts and repels Tony. Crickets, tripe and tongue are all fine; but a bright green jelly isn't to his liking. Finally, he must come to terms with durian– a fruit that smells worse than it tastes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Eating on the Edge of Nowhere
    7.8/1042 votes
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    #12 - Eating on the Edge of Nowhere

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/2002

    Tony floats on the heart of darkness river. Three soldiers commandeer his boat, but a tasty dinner makes it all fine.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cod Crazy
    7.8/1047 votes
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    #13 - Cod Crazy

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/17/2002

    Wine and fish figure prominently in this episode as Tony explores Portugal.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Desert Feast
    7.8/1038 votes
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    #14 - A Desert Feast

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/5/2002

    Tony has one objective in Morocco, eat a roast sheep. He travels by camel with Berbers before he finally reaches the sheep roast in the mud of the Sahara.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Traditional Tastes
    7.8/1034 votes
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    #15 - Traditional Tastes

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/7/2002

    In Morocco, Tony learns about the rich culinary tradition and home cooking from a British ex-pat.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Highland Grub
    7.8/1028 votes
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    #16 - Highland Grub

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 7/12/2002

    Tony sets out to prove that Scotland does have tasty options. He begins with a deep fried breakfast of pizza, eggs, and Mars bars. Next, he enjoys a hearty lunch of haggis. Finally, after fishing and hunting across the countryside, he eats a calm dinner at a large estate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Food Tastes Better with Sand Between Your Toes
    7.8/1027 votes
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    #17 - Food Tastes Better with Sand Between Your Toes

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/21/2003

    Tony starts season 2 in St. Martin laying by the pool, re-living his youth. Over time, he says, this has become his home away from home.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Mystical World
    7.8/1025 votes
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    #18 - A Mystical World

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/7/2003

    Known as Brazil's capital of happiness, Salvador da Bahia offers fruitful local markets and rich cuisine. Tony takes part in a traditional local ceremony and experiences the talents of the famous Bahian artist of the kitchen, Chef Dada.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • How to Be a Carioca
    7.8/1025 votes
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    #19 - How to Be a Carioca

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/14/2003

    Can a Carioca teach Tony the lifestyle? Will Tony be able to relax into the freewheeling life. He can handle the tan, the Brazilian barbecue and the Caipirinhas, but can he handle the speedo?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One Night in Bangkok
    7.8/1031 votes
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    #20 - One Night in Bangkok

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 6/27/2003

    Tony makes a serious of quick and crazy stops. A layover in Bangkok has him meeting a crazy Westerner who introduces him to some interesting foods. Next, he lands in Singapore, where he meets his book editor. They enjoy fish head curry, a notorious dish in Little India. On the last show of the series, Tony visits Bangkok and Chef and author of "Strange Foods", Jerry Hopkins. Jerry has written the book on "edible exotica" and has inspired some of Tony's most outrageous meals.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Taste of Tokyo
    7.9/1058 votes
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    #21 - A Taste of Tokyo

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2002

    The Japanese have a healthy respect for food, which Tony can definitely appreciate. A trip through a market with a sushi chef prepares Tony for his dinner. He also eats a meal with sumo wrestlers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dining with Geishas
    8.0/1051 votes
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    #22 - Dining with Geishas

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2002

    In Japan, Tony experiences the contrast between a serene, rural inn for a tea ceremony and the bustling activity of a famous restaurant in Tokyo. Relaxing tea versus dangerous blowfish mark his trip.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stuffed Like a Pig
    8.0/1038 votes
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    #23 - Stuffed Like a Pig

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/8/2002

    Tony joins Jose at the family farm to enjoy a fattened pig at the village feast. Then, he travels to a destination from his childhood where he debates eating a calf's head.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hometown Favorites
    8.0/1035 votes
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    #24 - Hometown Favorites

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/23/2002

    Tony decides to share all of his hometown haunts with the viewers. Lox and bagels, wine and dinner, a variety of cheese, and great hot dogs make his list of top stops.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Life As A Cook-NYC
    8.0/1031 votes
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    #25 - My Life As A Cook-NYC

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/5/2002

    This episode is all about Tony. Tours through Tony's restaurant, Les Halles; his first restaurant job in Provincetown, and the Culinary Institute of America; plus an interview with his mentor provide a fascinating look at the host, chef and writer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A