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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, empathy, wit and boundless appetite.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 8 Episode 10 - Sydney
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E10

    On the next leg of his final tour with "No Reservations," Tony travels to Sydney for the sheep farms of the blue mountains to the chic innovative restaurants of the big city. He samples fresh seafood, old school charcuterie, and the ubiquitous Australian barbie.

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  2. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 8 Episode 11 - Sex, Drugs And Rock & Roll
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    S8:E11

    In this special episode Tony dives into the holy trinity - Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll, from recording music in the Mojave Desert with Queens Of The Stone Age to a tutorial on making food porn to burning cocaine in Panama.

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  3. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 8 Episode 12 - Emilia Romagna
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    S8:E12

    Tony travels to Emilia Romagna, the "breadbasket of Italy," with acclaimed NYC chef Michael White. In a red Ferrari California, the 2 travel across the region, sampling the foods that make this part of Italy great.

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  4. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 8 Episode 13 - Burgundy
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    S8:E13

    "If this was a film I would tell you the story of a roadtrip!" Behind the wheel of a classic Citroen DS, Tony Bourdain coasts down a quiet road in Burgundy. Seated beside him is chef, television host and Burgundy native Ludo Lefebvre, who has joined Tony to rediscover the place of his birth.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 8 Episode 14 - Seven Deadly Sins
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E14

    This special episode of No Reservations serves up a refresher course on the Seven Deadly Sins: lust over a simple plate of pasta in Rome, disturbing display of wrath in NYC, and a bloody example of sloth in Finland.

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  6. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 8 Episode 15 - Rio
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    S8:E15

    Rio, a perfect city that is almost impossible to not love. But Tony only wishes that he could enjoy his time more in this Brazilian paradise as he nervously awaits his wife's Jiu Jitsu battle.

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  7. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 8 Episode 16 - Off the Charts
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    S8:E16

    In this special episode, Tony experiences a Haitian cemetery on the Day of the Dead, has a humorously horrific Halloween party in Transylvania with Zamir, and heads to Iraq covered in body armor, prepped for minefields & death.

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  8. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 8 Episode 17 - Dominican Republic
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    S8:E17

    Nearing toward the end of his final tour, Anthony Bourdain travels to the Caribbean for fresh fish and more in the Dominican Republic.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 8 Episode 18 - Brooklyn
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E18

    On the last leg of his final No Reservations tour, Tony travels just across the river to Brooklyn, a part of New York that he's barely visited. Tony explores the cutting edge food, music, and people that the area offers, but also meets the nostalgic characters and stalwarts of the old days who co-exist with the new Brooklyn.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 3 Episode 4 - Namibia
    6.6/10(76 votes)

    S3:E4

    Tony learns how the locals from Namibia survive in a primarily desert country.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 4 Episode 20 - At the Table with Anthony Bourdain
    6.7/10(52 votes)

    S4:E20

    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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  12. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 6 Episode 16 - Liberia
    6.7/10(56 votes)

    S6:E16

    Tony visits Liberia on the west coast of Africa and gets a taste of the local food and culture.

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  13. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 7 Episode 1 - Haiti
    6.8/10(105 votes)

    S7:E1

    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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  14. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 3 Episode 2 - Ghana
    6.9/10(76 votes)

    S3:E2

    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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  15. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 6 Episode 10 - Vietnam: Central Highlands
    6.9/10(53 votes)

    S6:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 4 Episode 7 - Jamaica
    7.0/10(71 votes)

    S4:E7

    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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  17. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 5 Episode 10 - Vietnam: There's No Place Like Home
    7.0/10(74 votes)

    S5:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 6 Episode 19 - Dubai
    7.0/10(56 votes)

    S6:E19

    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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  19. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 7 Episode 7 - Boston
    7.0/10(89 votes)

    S7:E7

    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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  20. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 3 Episode 13 - Argentina
    7.1/10(80 votes)

    S3:E13

    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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  21. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 4 Episode 13 - Saudi Arabia
    7.1/10(88 votes)

    S4:E13

    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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  22. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 4 Episode 19 - So Long, Summer
    7.1/10(51 votes)

    S4:E19

    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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  23. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 5 Episode 6 - Food Porn
    7.1/10(54 votes)

    S5:E6

    Tony presents a XXX selection of all that's lip-smacking and luscious in the world. For hardcore viewers only.

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  24. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 6 Episode 1 - Panama
    7.1/10(56 votes)

    S6:E1

    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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  25. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 6 Episode 23 - What Were We Thinking Special
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    S6:E23

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Sydney" is the worst rated episode of "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/10/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Sex, Drugs And Rock & Roll".