Every season of Food Detectives ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Food Detectives!

The 5-Second Rule

Double Dippers

Brain Freeze

Swallowing Gum

Sleepy Turkey

The Poppy Seed Drug Test

Hangover Cures

Dirty Bar Snacks

Heartburn Remedies

Spicy Foods and Sleepless Nights

Food Mysteries

Tastes Like Chicken

Bad Breath Cures

Miracle Berry

The Effects of MSG

Liquid Smoke

Moldy Cheese

Small Plate Club

Smells Delicious

Liquid Nitrogen Cocktails

Chewing the Fat

New York City Pizza

Nightcaps?

All you can eat

Food Detectives was a food science show hosted by Ted Allen that aired in North America on Food Network. Ted Allen, backed by research conducted by Popular Science magazine, investigates food-related beliefs, such as the validity of the five-second rule or the effectiveness of ginger to relieve motion sickness. In addition to support from scientists such as molecular biologist Dr. Adam Ruben and Popular Science staff members, Allen is assisted on-screen by a group of so-called "Food Techs," often-silent assistants who are the participants in simple experiments exploring food-related myths, beliefs, practices, and folkways.

The Best Seasons of Food Detectives

The Best Seasons of Food Detectives

Season 1

Season 2