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The Best Episodes of Omnivore

Every episode of Omnivore ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Omnivore!

Binge this in 5h 28mPeaking at 8.3/10

From Peruvian salt flats to Rwandan coffee forests, explore and celebrate the ingredients that built societies, shaped beliefs, and forever altered the tapestry of humanity.

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    Omnivore Season 1 Episode 7 - Coffee
    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #1 - Coffee

    S1:E7

    Follow a coffee bean from tree to cup to uncover the complicated history, extraordinary craft, and unique collaboration behind the brew.

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  2. Omnivore Season 1 Episode 6 - Rice
    8.2/10(39 votes)

    #2 - Rice

    S1:E6

    For millennia, rice has fueled humanity. But as global demand skyrockets, the future of rice production grows more dire by the day.

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  3. Omnivore Season 1 Episode 8 - Corn
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    #3 - Corn

    S1:E8

    No longer just a plant, corn is a building block of modern society. But what does its domination mean for the future of food—and for us?

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  4. Omnivore Season 1 Episode 2 - Tuna
    8.0/10(57 votes)

    #4 - Tuna

    S1:E2

    Once undesirable but now a sought-after luxury, bluefin tuna has one of the food world's most tumultuous stories.

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  5. Omnivore Season 1 Episode 4 - Banana
    8.0/10(46 votes)

    #5 - Banana

    S1:E4

    There are over 1,500 varieties of bananas, and yet most of us have only tasted one. Why? And what do we lose when a single banana wins out?

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  6. Omnivore Season 1 Episode 1 - Chile
    7.8/10(77 votes)

    #6 - Chile

    S1:E1

    Mild, medium, hot...inferno. From paprika to ghost pepper, discover how chile has firmly rooted itself into parts of our identity.

    Director:Drea Cooper

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  8. Omnivore Season 1 Episode 3 - Salt
    7.8/10(48 votes)

    #7 - Salt

    S1:E3

    The food we eat. The sweat on our skin. Salt shapes everything around us—its history is our history.

    Director:Drea Cooper

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  9. Omnivore Season 1 Episode 5 - Pig
    7.3/10(49 votes)

    #8 - Pig

    S1:E5

    In western Spain lies a quaint village called La Alberca, where locals celebrate one animal unlike anywhere else in the world: the pig.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Coffee" is the best rated episode of "Omnivore". It scored 8.3/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Collin Orcutt, Sami Khan and written by Matt Goulding, it aired on 7/18/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rice".