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Host Guy Fieri takes a cross-country road trip to visit some of America's classic "greasy spoon" restaurants — diners, drive-ins and dives — that have been doing it right for decades.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 15 - East-West Flavorfest
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    #1 - East-West Flavorfest

    S23:E15

    Guy's crusin' from the Atlantic to the Rocky Mountains for an East-West flavorfest of Asian and American cuisine. In Washington, DC, an underground joint turning ramen in to an art form. In Ocean City, New Jersey, a red-hot Italian spot firing up pizza with a twist. And in Colorado Springs, it's go big or go home... cookin'!

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  2. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 46 Episode 16 - From Chicken to Caribbean
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    #2 - From Chicken to Caribbean

    S46:E16

    This trip, Guy Fieri's flyin' from the-bomb bird to island inspiration. In Omaha, a chicken-centric spot is servin' it up fried, spiced and paired with pancakes. In Cincinnati, a hidden gem is firing up real deal Caribbean favorites. Plus, in Redmond, Oregon, an eclectic spot is throwin' a curve into their Cuban sandwich and going over-the-top with chicken and dumplings.

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  3. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 55 Episode 5 - Coast to Coast Creations
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    #3 - Coast to Coast Creations

    S55:E5

    This trip, Guy Fieri's cheffin' it up, coast to coast! In San Jose, Calif., a modern Vietnamese spot is servin' next-level noodles and finger-lickin' chicken wings. A Cuban café in West Palm Beach, Fla., is platin' out-of-bounds oxtail, garlic-shrimp tostones, and righteous chicken and rice. And in Sacramento, Calif., longtime friends, including a GGG champ, are puttin' out prime-time pies topped with Chinese sausage and locally-foraged shrooms with a chimichurri twist!

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  4. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 56 Episode 2 - Triple D Nation: Seafood, Schnitzel and Spam
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    #4 - Triple D Nation: Seafood, Schnitzel and Spam

    S56:E2

    This trip, Guy Fieri's headed back to top spots servin' up some fresh takes! Just outside New Orleans, a sizzlin' seafood joint has expanded, still going boat-to-table with dynamite Delacroix drum nachos and the-bomb backyard boiled crawfish. An old-school diner with a tribute to the troops in Fountain Valley, Calif., is busier than ever, dishing out smoked spam loco moco and puttin' their stamp on pot roast. Then, in Chicago, a big-time beer bar is even more of a foodie destination, plating a prime-time pork schnitzel sandwich, plus poutine with beer cheese and bacon gravy.

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  5. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 56 Episode 3 - Beef, Chicken, and Pork
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    #5 - Beef, Chicken, and Pork

    S56:E3

    A Tampa butcher is bringing righteous roast pork from farm to sandwich, a pastaria in Bentonville, AR, is plating lights-out lasagna and a family-run spot is putting out a legit noodle bowl in Rogers, AR.

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  6. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 56 Episode 4 - Triple D Nation: Sandwiches, Scandinavian and Street Tacos
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    #6 - Triple D Nation: Sandwiches, Scandinavian and Street Tacos

    S56:E4

    A funky Filipino joint in Sacramento, Calif., is making cookies and a West Palm Beach, Fla., spot is smoking gator sausage.

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  7. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 56 Episode 5 - Smoke, Seafood, and Shawarma
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    #7 - Smoke, Seafood, and Shawarma

    S56:E5

    Q family-run spot in Rogers, AR, is plating funkalicious shawarma and kebabs and a fishmonger-turned-restaurateur is making legit lobster ravioli in Bentonville, AR.

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  8. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 56 Episode 6 - Triple D Nation: A World of Flavortown
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    #8 - Triple D Nation: A World of Flavortown

    S56:E6

    An Irish pub-restaurant in Louisville, KY, is going strong with scrumptious salmon rillettes, a Chicago joint is serving up steamed pork buns and a rocking spot in Texas is churning out chicharron tacos.

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  9. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 56 Episode 7 - Beef, Bowls, and Burritos
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    #9 - Beef, Bowls, and Burritos

    S56:E7

    There's righteous ramen in Rogers, Ark., servin' up finger-lickin' karaage chicken and gangster garlic miso. A Seattle spot is putting a Lebanese spin on over-the-top tacos and burritos with the-bomb beef and killer carnitas. Plus, a craveable comfort joint in Bentonville, Ark., is slingin' serious sammies, like a smoked French dip and a sizzlin' skirt steak with an Asian twist.

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  10. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 56 Episode 8 - Triple D Nation: Feel-Good Flavor
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    #10 - Triple D Nation: Feel-Good Flavor

    S56:E8

    A spot in Austin, TX, is doing a salsa-chicken pie from scratch, a New Orleans joint is firing up country-fried chicken and a brother-sister team in Chicago is serving Seoul-style dumplings.

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  11. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 57 Episode 1 - Beef, Bowls, and Burritos
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    #11 - Beef, Bowls, and Burritos

    S57:E1

    In this episode, Guy Fieri travels to Rogers, Arkansas, where Ramen Nara serves up rich garlic miso ramen and crispy karaage chicken. He then heads to Seattle, Washington, to visit Situ Tacos, a spot mixing Lebanese and Mexican flavors in loaded beef burritos and carnitas tacos. Finally, the flavor tour stops in Bentonville, Arkansas, at Danger Dave's to try a heavy-hitting smoked French dip and an Asian-inspired skirt steak sandwich

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  12. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 55 Episode 6 - Cajun, Asian, and 'Cue
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Cajun, Asian, and 'Cue

    S55:E6

    This trip, Guy Fieri's kickin' it Cajun, Asian, and more! A Los Gatos, Calif., eatery is channeling Big Easy flavor with their gangster gumbo, plus real-deal red beans and rice with fried chicken. Then, a sushi spot in Riviera Beach, Fla., is platin' killer combo fried rice, the-bomb basil shrimp, and a lights-out lobster roll. And a joint in Sacramento, Calif., is firin' up Texas-style BBQ, rockin' Reuben ribs and big-deal brisket ramen.

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  13. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 54 Episode 1 - Triple D Nation: Fried, Baked, Smashed and Stuffed
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Triple D Nation: Fried, Baked, Smashed and Stuffed

    S54:E1

    This trip, Guy Fieri's checking in with some Flavortown faves crankin' out new knockouts! A Triple-D OG Chicago institution is celebrating over 100 years, still slingin' their signature thin crust pies and firing up fried chicken and a mighty mostaccioli. In Richfield, Minn., a real-deal Mexican joint is busier than ever, servin' a righteous relleno and prime-time pork taco. And a vegetarian diner in Cambridge, Mass., has really taken off, dishing out a meat-free spin on smash burgers, plus lip-smackin' jackfruit Cubanos.

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  14. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 54 Episode 9 - Funkalicious
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Funkalicious

    S54:E9

    This trip, Guy Fieri's gettin' funky in Flavortown! There's craveable Caribbean comfort food in San Jose, Calif., plating jammin' jerk chicken and going big with their goat platter. Then, an eclectic spot in Sparks, Nev., is puttin' up a righteous rib-eye burrito and decadent duck confit banh mi. And in Asheville, N.C., a modern diner is dishin' out a hearty half chicken, plus a next-level lion's mane sandwich with a kick!

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  15. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 54 Episode 10 - Triple D Nation: Mexican and Meat
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Triple D Nation: Mexican and Meat

    S54:E10

    This trip, Guy Fieri's goin' back to some DDD flavor-makers for a mess of meat and Mexican! First, an old-school deli institution in Chicago is busy as ever, fillin' up food trays with killer corned beef hash and mouthwatering meatloaf. A Cincinnati street taco joint has expanded big time, with new menu faves like craveable carnitas taquitos and sizzlin' stuffed poblanos. Plus, a Cajun smokehouse in New Orleans has really taken off, mixin' it up with the-bomb boudin grilled cheese and an over-the-top chopped chicken sandwich.

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  16. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 55 Episode 1 - Buns, Burgers, and Bolognese
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Buns, Burgers, and Bolognese

    S55:E1

    This trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into burgers, Bolognese and more! There's a husband-and-wife team in Sacramento, Calif., puttin' their stamp on craveable Asian with prime-time pork dumplings and braised beef noodles. Then, a Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., bistro is mixin' up a mighty meat sauce and pressing a righteous roast beef panino. And in San Jose, Calif., a mom-and-pop shop is servin' plant-based faves, like the-bomb black bean burger with cashew queso, plus a funky fermented power bowl!

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  17. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 55 Episode 2 - Sloppy, Spicy, and Belly
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Sloppy, Spicy, and Belly

    S55:E2

    This trip, Guy Fieri's goin' from smoky to belly with a dash of spicy! There's next-level Mexican in Sacramento, Calif., putting their twist on tacos with amped-up pork and not-your-everyday Nashville hot chicken. The-bomb BBQ joint is transporting a taste of Texas to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., bringin' brisket to a stacked sloppy joe and off-the-chain chili. Plus, a real-deal Cambodian spot in San Jose, Calif., is servin' full-flavored fish curry and primo pork belly noodles.

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  18. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 55 Episode 3 - From Bunny Chow to Chicken Oysters
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - From Bunny Chow to Chicken Oysters

    S55:E3

    This trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into the unexpected! In Black Mountain, N.C., a one-of-a-kind South African spot is puttin' out a funky farmhouse sausage platter and lights-out lamb curry. There's real-deal Mexican street food in San Jose, Calif., bringin' big flavor to beef barbacoa and top-notch chili relleno burritos. And a Boynton Beach, Fla., joint is servin' cheffed-up eats, like their pork jowl fried rice and chicken oysters.

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  19. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 55 Episode 4 - Sandwiches, Sausage & Sweet Snacks
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Sandwiches, Sausage & Sweet Snacks

    S55:E4

    This trip, Guy Fieri's savoring sammies, sausage, and sweets! In Sacramento, Calif., a funky Filipino joint is makin' wicked wings, sweet chili spring rolls, and crazy cookies. There's Florida-Caribbean-BBQ flavors in West Palm Beach, Fla., at a spot smokin' gangster gator sausage and the-bomb brisket. Plus, an elevated eatery in Tampa is plating an out-of-bounds Italian sandwich and a sweet twist on sourdough.

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  20. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 55 Episode 7 - Triple D Nation: Recipes 'Round the World
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Triple D Nation: Recipes 'Round the World

    S55:E7

    This trip, Guy Fieri's going global with some Triple-D faves! A Nepalese-Tibetan spot in Columbus, Ohio, has moved to a major food market, still servin' up their mighty momos with new craveable flavors like ginger chicken, pork, potato and chicken-vegetable. In Chicago, an Asian-Latin mashup is going strong with multiple locations and extended hours, plating prime-time pork pho and next-level egg rolls. Plus, an Italian institution in Los Angeles is keeping tradition alive, knockin' out big-deal veal saltimbocca and a righteous rack of lamb.

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  21. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 8 Episode 7 - And The Kicker Is…
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - And The Kicker Is…

    S8:E7

    The Liberty Elm (Providence, RI), Naglee Park Garage (San Jose, CA), Dish 9Charlotte, NC) Guy Fieri travels the whole country for home made comfort food: In Charlotte, North Carolina, a neighborhood favorite doing chicken and dumplings; In Providence, Rhode Island, a diner doing a local classic called a Johnnycake. And in San Jose, California, a garage turned restaurant making burgers, ketchup, and fries from scratch.

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  22. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 8 Episode 9 - Twists and Traditions
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Twists and Traditions

    S8:E9

    Earl's Drive-In (Chaffee, NY), Aldo's Harbor Restaurant (Santa Cruz, CA), Momocho (Cleveland, OH) This trip Guys rolls in for old school classics and something a little different. In Chaffee, New York, a 42-year-old restaurant next to a farm field, where they're still doing chicken a la king from scratch. In Santa Cruz, California, a bait and tackle shop turned sit-down restaurant that's been serving home made Italian favorites and fresh calamari for more than 30 years. And in Cleveland, Ohio, the Mod Mex joint making tuna tacos with blood orange marmalade and guacamole with house smoked trout.

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  23. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 14 Episode 13 - Coast to Coast Chow
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Coast to Coast Chow

    S14:E13

    This trip, Guy's culinary quest is covering the country. In Charleston, S.C., the breakfast hangout doing a chicken fried biscuit and a shrimp BLT. In Chicago, the 40-year-old institution bustin' out traditional German specialties. And in Honolulu, a food truck cranking out chimichurri beef tacos and mango pies.

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  24. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 14 - Holiday Hoopla
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Holiday Hoopla

    S23:E14

    In this special hour-long episode, Guy's celebrating the holidays with dishes perfect for the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons. In Nashville, killer tamales and a sugar-glazed knockout. Then, from Florida to California totally-legit matzo balls, latkes, cabbage and knishes. And in North Pole Alaska, traditional turkey with a sweet chaser.

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  25. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 25 Episode 11 - Turkey-giving
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Turkey-giving

    S25:E11

    Jammin' Crêpes (Princeton, N.J.) • Forty Five Market Street Bakery & Cafe (Somersworth, N.H.) • The Table Cafe (Louisville, Ky.,) This trip, Guy Fieri is dishin' out the spirit of Thanksgiving! In Princeton, Rev Run jumps in at a crêpe place servin' their take on a turkey club and a 20-layer cake. In New Hampshire, a hometown spot cookin' up terrific turkey meatloaf and killer haddock sandwiches. And in Louisville, a spot dishin' out rockstar food to the community, with a "pay-what-you-can" mission.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"East-West Flavorfest" is the worst rated episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/18/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "From Chicken to Caribbean".