Season 1

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  8.2/10150 votes

  Paris: Why the French Don't Suck

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/25/2005

  Tony's debut episode of this new series has him visiting Paris. He explores the city's famous catacombs, tries some absinthe, checks out one of the city's major meat markets, and spends the night in the room where Oscar Wilde died.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.0/10150 votes

  Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/1/2005

  This week Anthony travels to Iceland, where in winter the volcanic islands see only about four hours of sunlight a day. Anthony finds the darkness comforting and learns how the Icelanders contend with the dark days - eating, drinking, and pumping iron!

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.3/1096 votes

  New Jersey: Off the Jersey Turnpike

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/2005

  Tony visits the state of New Jersey. He takes us on a trip through his birthplace trying to dispel some common misconceptions of the garden state. We learn about the Sopranos and other NJ landmarks as Tony reminisces.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.9/10119 votes

  Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/15/2005

  Tony travels to the far away country of Vietnam, where he meets up with an old friend (who also happens to work for the People's Committee) with whom he traverses the ancient culture. He ends up going on a trip that takes him through isolated villages and finishes on an island resort, owned by the mysterious Mr. Sang.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.9/1097 votes

  Malaysia: Into the Jungle

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/22/2005

  Today Tony travels to south east Asia. He has always been fascinated by the notion of "natural fusion," the way cuisines and cultures blend over the centuries. He's particularly fascinated by Malaysia, where Chinese influence has mixed with Malay, Indian, Nyonya and indigenous Borneo culture.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.0/1089 votes

  Sicily

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/2005

  While in the small country of Sicily, Tony is treated to tripe at the II Capo Market. He tries a spleen sandwich with the President (of Sicily). And, Tony attempts to determine where you can find the greatest cannoli.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.5/1084 votes

  Las Vegas

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/17/2005

  On assignment and with deadline looming for a major food magazine, Tony's got four days to cover the "very best" of the new chef-centric Las Vegas. He visits The Double Down, Bouchon, El Sombrero, Beauty Bar, Freemont Street and much more.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.0/1083 votes

  Uzbekistan

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/24/2005

  Tony is in for a wild trip as he journeys through Uzbekistan's 2000-year-old capital, Tashkent, dines at Jumanji, goes to a bellydancing club, gets acquainted with the culture by visiting a local mosque, shops for a wedding present and much more.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.0/1089 votes

  New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/7/2005

  Tony is invited to New Zealand to lecture at a gourmet food convention. But after receiving a lukewarm reception from the crowd, he decides to search for real Kiwi culture outside the city of Christchurch. Tony's ride on an ATV becomes a little harrowing. Tony is invited to visit the Māori.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown