The Worst Episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

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6.6/10(76 votes)
#1 - Namibia
S3:E41/22/2007
Tony learns how the locals from Namibia survive in a primarily desert country.
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6.8/10(105 votes)
#2 - Haiti
S7:E12/28/2011
Tony visits Haiti, a country dealing with a cholera epidemic and an impending hurricane. During his trip, Tony meets with Sean Penn in the tent city built by his relief group. At the end of his trip, Tony is unsure of what the future will hold for Haiti.
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6.7/10(56 votes)
#3 - Liberia
S6:E167/19/2010
Tony visits Liberia on the west coast of Africa and gets a taste of the local food and culture.
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6.7/10(52 votes)
#4 - At the Table with Anthony Bourdain
S4:E2010/20/2008
Bourdain with guests Amy Sacco, Bill Buford, Ted Allen and Chris Wilson dine at NYC restaurant wd~50 and discuss various topics related to food and restaurants.
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6.9/10(76 votes)
#5 - Ghana
S3:E21/8/2007
Tony Bourdain heads to the African nation of Ghana. While there, he sees the startling contrast of old Ghana to modern Ghana. The old ways include slavery, forts and the military. Modern Ghana celebrates with interesting food and music.
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6.9/10(53 votes)
#6 - Vietnam: Central Highlands
S6:E103/29/2010
Anthony Bourdain travels back to his favorite place on Earth -- Vietnam. This time to check out Vietnam's Central Highlands. And what would a trip to Vietnam be without a sampling of a famous noodle dish? Tony seeks out the Northern Vietnam version in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.
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7.0/10(89 votes)
#7 - Boston
S7:E74/18/2011
No Reservations in Boston is not about the fine-dining establishments, nor is it about what new, young chefs are creating on the cutting edge of Boston cuisine. This episode is about the tough and infamous side of Boston. This episode is about Southie.
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7.0/10(74 votes)
#8 - Vietnam: There's No Place Like Home
S5:E103/9/2009
Anthony decides to move to the country for a year to write the perfect Vietnam book. Along with a local chef and realtor we explore the country and what Anthony can expect as a full time resident.
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7.0/10(71 votes)
#9 - Jamaica
S4:E72/18/2008
There is more to Jamaica than reggae music, drugs and resorts. Tony attempts to discover the real Jamaica–a country plagued by gang violence, run down property and political strife. Poet Mutabaruka joins him on part of the tour.
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7.0/10(56 votes)
#10 - Dubai
S6:E198/9/2010
Anthony Bourdain travels to Dubai, the second-largest and most populated of the 7 states that make up the United Arab Emirates. He dives into Dubai’s extravagant food scene with restaurants catering to "the rich and super rich."
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7.1/10(88 votes)
#11 - Saudi Arabia
S4:E137/21/2008
After a world wide search, Danya Alhamrani was chosen as a superfan of the show. Her job? She has to showcase the local side of her Saudi Arabian home.
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7.1/10(80 votes)
#12 - Argentina
S3:E139/10/2007
Tony explores the city of Buenes Aires. There he finds an exciting night life, delicious food, and friendly locals. From nightclubs to paragliding to cattle ranches, Tony experiences it all.
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7.1/10(56 votes)
#13 - Panama
S6:E11/11/2010
Tony travels to Panama, which is rumored to have originated from an Amerindian word meaning "an abundance of fish." One of Tony's stops includes the Mercado de Mariscos, a swank new fish market to sample the national go-to dish: ceviche.
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7.1/10(54 votes)
#14 - Food Porn
S5:E62/6/2009
Tony presents a XXX selection of all that's lip-smacking and luscious in the world. For hardcore viewers only.
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7.1/10(51 votes)
#15 - So Long, Summer
S4:E199/1/2008
In honor of Labor Day, Tony takes us backstage for a very special highlight show that includes goofs, silliness and some of the baddest food on the planet.
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7.2/10(105 votes)
#16 - New Jersey: Off the Jersey Turnpike
S1:E38/8/2005
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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7.2/10(79 votes)
#17 - Ireland
S3:E11/1/2007
Ireland is steeped in history and traditions, both oral and written. It is also steeped in the myth that it has the worst food on the planet. New York chef and travel television host Anthony Bourdain is traveling to Ireland to dispel those myths.
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7.2/10(78 votes)
#18 - Mozambique
S8:E14/9/2012
Tony travels to Mozambique and finds himself in a mysterious, post-colonial Africa. From Portuguese ruins on Mozambique Island, to the vibrant metropolis of Maputo, Mozambique doesn't look like anyplace Tony has been so far.
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7.2/10(64 votes)
#19 - Egypt
S4:E188/25/2008
Tony is determined to avoid doing the "tourist thing" and visiting the Egyptian pyramids, but rather explore what it means to be Egyptian; to spending an evening at a men's cafe smoking Shisha, to a boat ride down the Nile and spending time in the desert with a group of Bedouin men.
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7.1/10(34 votes)
#20 - What Were We Thinking Special
S6:E239/6/2010
The one-hour “What Were We Thinking?” special offers an after-hours look into the past five years of filming NO RESERVATIONS – a world of comical indecision and dysfunction, mixed with heartwarming stories, breathtaking backdrops…and of course, plenty of local libations. Filmed with Bourdain and executive producers, Chris Collins and Lydia Tenaglia, “What Were We Thinking?” takes a light-hearted look back at 100 memorable adventures. Over the course of the day renowned chefs and celebrity fans of the show including David Chang, Eric Ripert, Ted Nugent, Marky Ramone, and Ty Burell will be providing special messages.
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7.2/10(59 votes)
#21 - Los Angeles
S3:E62/5/2007
Tony travels to LA where he explores the other side of the high-powered town. SWAT teams, roller derbies, and musicians are all part of the LA experience.
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7.2/10(54 votes)
#22 - Obsessed
S6:E73/8/2010
As he explores the nature of obsession, Anthony Bourdain meets food-obsessed individuals encapsulating the beautiful and often eccentric results devotion has on one’s life.
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7.2/10(53 votes)
#23 - Washington, D.C.
S5:E31/19/2009
Tony Bourdain is in Washington D.C. to explore this city of contrasts - democrat vs. republican, affluent vs. poor, visible vs. invisible, black vs. white.
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7.2/10(51 votes)
#24 - Food Porn 2
S6:E134/19/2010
Tony has never been shy when it comes to expressing his feelings toward, well, pretty much anything. With the help of a few friends, including the illustrious Ron Jeremy, Tony gears up for Food Porn, round 2.
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7.2/10(50 votes)
#25 - Burning Questions
S5:E188/31/2009
Based on the results of an online poll, Tony answers the Top 10 viewer queries in Burning Questions. You’ll be surprised, terrified, disgusted and thoroughly entertained!
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