8.2/10136 votes#1 - 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.
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8.0/10134 votes#2 - 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!
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7.3/1093 votes#3 - 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.
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7.5/10106 votes#4 - 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.
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7.8/1089 votes#5 - 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.
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8.0/1079 votes#6 - 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.
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7.6/1077 votes#7 - 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.
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8.0/1074 votes#8 - 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.
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8.0/1084 votes#9 - 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.
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The Best Episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1
Every episode of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1!
Anthony Bourdain uncovers the best cuisine across the world. At each location, Tony dives headfirst into life's colorful and rich pageant, bringing his intellectual curiosity,...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Travel Channel
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Paris: Why the French Don't Suck" is the best rated episode of "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 136 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/25/2005. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend".