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The Best Episodes of Around the World in 80 Plates Season 1

Every episode of Around the World in 80 Plates Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Around the World in 80 Plates Season 1!

Around the World in 80 Plates is an American reality competition television series that debuted May 9, 2012 on Bravo. The series follows 12 chefs competing in a culinary race across 10 countries in 44

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Around the World in 80 Plates Season 1 Episode 1 - London Calling
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    #1 - London Calling

    S1:E1

    Twelve Chefs begin the journey of a lifetime in London, England. On the Course, the chefs are immersed in the local food culture as they race in a pub crawl to win the Exceptional Ingredient. The tension rises quickly for one team as they unsuccessfully try and navigate the confusing streets of London. For the Takeover, the teams are sent to Gastropubs where they serve up authentic dishes to the British diners.

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  2. Around the World in 80 Plates Season 1 Episode 2 - Forget Paris
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    #2 - Forget Paris

    S1:E2

    The 11 remaining chefs are off to Lyon where the Course will take them through the Beaujolais countryside. For the Takeover, the teams run bistros and serve traditional Lyonnais dishes, but one chef outsmarts their fellow competitors by getting a traditional recipe from a local. Will the clever move pay off or will the chef go down in flames?

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  3. Around the World in 80 Plates Season 1 Episode 3 - Something Smells Fishy
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    #3 - Something Smells Fishy

    S1:E3

    On the Course in Spain, the chefs' knife skills are tested when they work alongside local fishermen on the docks of Barcelona. As they settle into their journey, the competition starts to get fierce and the banter is not so friendly. Acclaimed chef Jose Andres joins the locals dining in one of the world’s best restaurants as the teams serve up Mediterranean cuisine.

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  4. Around the World in 80 Plates Season 1 Episode 4 - In and Out of Africa
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    #4 - In and Out of Africa

    S1:E4

    The chefs are off to Marrakech where the Course takes them on a perilous trip through the Medina. For the Takeover, the teams prepare a local favorite, tagine. The heat rises in the kitchen as one team claims they were sabotaged when ingredients go missing in the kitchen.

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  5. Around the World in 80 Plates Season 1 Episode 5 - Tales of Two Villas
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    #5 - Tales of Two Villas

    S1:E5

    In Florence, the Course starts with a scavenger hunt where the chefs get firsthand experience on the traditions of the local cuisine. With their new knowledge, they head to beautiful villas in the rolling hills of Tuscany to create Tuscan cuisine for the Takeover. One chef causes a disaster in the middle of the night and must confess to his fellow chefs.

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  6. Around the World in 80 Plates Season 1 Episode 6 - Ciao Down
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    #6 - Ciao Down

    S1:E6

    The chefs shift gears and head north to Bologna where they tackle the local favorite, tortellini. Tempers flare between two chefs over past grievances and one of the contestants is intent on taking a teammate down.

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  7. Around the World in 80 Plates Season 1 Episode 7 - Thai Breaker
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    #7 - Thai Breaker

    S1:E7

    Exotic Thai markets and muddy rice paddies overwhelm one contestant, throwing her off course. The chefs hit the Thai streets to convince skeptical locals that their food is authentic.

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  8. Around the World in 80 Plates Season 1 Episode 8 - Feeding the Demon
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    #8 - Feeding the Demon

    S1:E8

    The adventure continues as the contestants are forced to face “The Demon chef” and his gastronomically innovative cuisine. A teammate’s lack of passion brings one contestant to a breaking point.

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  9. Around the World in 80 Plates Season 1 Episode 9 - Cry for Me Argentina
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    #9 - Cry for Me Argentina

    S1:E9

    The chefs head south to take on the holy grail of South American cuisine: the Empanada. One chef nearly goes down in flames in the knockout battle to see who makes it to the final round while another’s plan to send a competitor packing backfires.

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  10. Around the World in 80 Plates Season 1 Episode 10 - A Winner Comes Home
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    #10 - A Winner Comes Home

    S1:E10

    The final three chefs embark on the most important journey yet, the quest for ultimate victory. The contestants face their toughest critics yet, as the judges are a veritable who’s who of Los Angeles’ culinary community. It takes a trek from Southern to Northern hemispheres to determine who will win the final challenge.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"London Calling" is the best rated episode of "Around the World in 80 Plates" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/9/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Forget Paris".