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The Best Episodes of Man v. Food Season 1

Every episode of Man v. Food Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Man v. Food Season 1!

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Food fanatic Adam Richman has held nearly every job in the restaurant biz, and now he's on a journey to explore the biggest and best eats this nation has to offer, including some of the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 1 - Amarillo
    8.2/10(107 votes)

    #1 - Amarillo

    S1:E1

    Adam Richman takes on a spicy "burger from Hell," chicken fried steak, and a 72oz steak challenge in Amarillo, Texas -the meat capital of the world- in his search for America's best pig out spots.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 2 - Memphis
    7.7/10(102 votes)

    #2 - Memphis

    S1:E2

    Adam's ongoing quest to find America's best pig out spots brings him to Memphis, Tennessee, home to deep fried Southern cooking, mouthwatering pork barbecue and a seven and a half pound burger known as the Sasquatch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 3 - Pittsburgh
    8.1/10(102 votes)

    #3 - Pittsburgh

    S1:E3

    Adam Richman enters the inferno in Pittsburgh, PA, in order to make his mark in Quaker Steak and Lube history. But he'll have to eat six Atomic Hot Wings first.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 4 - Columbus
    8.2/10(84 votes)

    #4 - Columbus

    S1:E4

    Adam Richman travels to Columbus, Ohio, to tailgate with Buckeye fans. He also chows down at a legendary burger joint, feasts at a historic sausage house and tackles the two-and-a-half-pound Dagwood challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 5 - Austin
    8.2/10(84 votes)

    #5 - Austin

    S1:E5

    Host Adam Richman travels to Austin for Texas-sized donuts, authentic Hill Country barbecue, and a near-impossible breakfast taco challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 6 - Chicago
    8.3/10(86 votes)

    #6 - Chicago

    S1:E6

    Adam Richman visits the Windy City to chow down on overstuffed sandwiches, Italian beef sandwiches, and of course Chi-town-style deep-dish pizza.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 7 - Atlanta
    8.4/10(84 votes)

    #7 - Atlanta

    S1:E7

    Adam heads to Atlanta to take on the Carnivore Pizza Challenge. To win, a team of two must devour an 11-pound, 30-inch pizza in under an hour. Four hundred people have tried. No one has ever succeeded. Can Adam and his partner make history?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 8 - Boston
    8.2/10(80 votes)

    #8 - Boston

    S1:E8

    Adam brings some Yankee pride to Boston as he goes head to head with a local Red Sox fan in the Eagles Deli Challenge: a whopping five-pound, 10-patty burger, with 20 slices of cheese, 20 pieces of bacon, five pounds of fries and a giant pickle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 9 - New York
    8.3/10(81 votes)

    #9 - New York

    S1:E9

    Host Adam Richman takes down iconic one-pound sandwiches at Katz's Delicatessen, savors soul food at Sylvia's Restaurant, and tackles the hottest curry in the country at Brick Lane Curry House during his return home to the Big Apple.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 10 - New Orleans
    8.3/10(74 votes)

    #10 - New Orleans

    S1:E10

    Adam Richman is chowing down massive po boys at Mother's Restaurant, succulent seafood at Deanie's Seafood Restaurant, and taking on 180 oysters in the Acme Oyster House Challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 11 - Portland
    8.6/10(69 votes)

    #11 - Portland

    S1:E11

    Adam Richman heads down the Oregon Trail to Portland where a stack of plate-sized mancakes, doughnuts shaped like voodoo dolls, and a spicy habanero fritter challenge await him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 12 - Seattle
    8.5/10(71 votes)

    #12 - Seattle

    S1:E12

    Adam Richman is in Seattle for award-winning burgers, mountains of ultra-fresh seafood, and a 12-egg omelet challenge against one of Seattle's own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 13 - St. Louis
    8.5/10(67 votes)

    #13 - St. Louis

    S1:E13

    Adam Richman visits St. Louis to chow down on Monte Cristo hot dogs and a platter of barbecue's greatest hits, then attempts to wash 'em all down with nearly a gallon of the best milkshakes in town.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 14 - Los Angeles
    8.4/10(72 votes)

    #14 - Los Angeles

    S1:E14

    After a french dip and feast of roasted pork tortillas, Adam Richman comes face to face with the Special Number 2: a spicy Ramen made with 10 different chilies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 15 - San Jose
    8.4/10(65 votes)

    #15 - San Jose

    S1:E15

    Adam Richman is in San Jose, California for mouth-watering ribs, a 5-pound burrito, and a hot wing challenge that isn't over when the food is gone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 16 - Denver
    8.2/10(66 votes)

    #16 - Denver

    S1:E16

    Adam visits the Mile-High City for burgers with enough toppings to fill a dartboard, some Rocky Mountain oysters, and a showdown with the biggest burrito in the West: seven potatoes, a pound of ham, a dozen eggs, a whole onion, cheese, and chili.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 17 - North Carolina
    8.4/10(68 votes)

    #17 - North Carolina

    S1:E17

    Adam visits the North Carolina Triangle and chows down on chicken biscuit sandwiches, a whole-hog barbecue, and tackles a hot dog eating challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Man v. Food Season 1 Episode 18 - Minneapolis
    8.5/10(63 votes)

    #18 - Minneapolis

    S1:E18

    Adam arrives in the Twin Cities, where he'll search for the birthplace of the Juicy Lucy-the Minneapolis cheeseburger with the cheese inside the burger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Amarillo" is the best rated episode of "Man v. Food" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 107 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/3/2008. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Memphis".