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The Best Episodes of The Food That Built America Season 6

Every episode of The Food That Built America Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Food That Built America Season 6!

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The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Food That Built America Season 6 Episode 5 - Legends of the Mall
    8.4/10(35 votes)

    S6:E5

    Early American malls have no food court, until a cinnamon bun, a pretzel, and a panda all move in to create three of the world's most iconic food brands and transform the American Mall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Food That Built America Season 6 Episode 3 - Baking Chocolate Chip History
    8.3/10(32 votes)

    S6:E3

    A teacher turned restaurateur invents America's most popular cookie which leads to a battle of food giants, and one of the most iconic packaged cookies in history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Food That Built America Season 6 Episode 1 - Tortilla Takeover
    8.2/10(35 votes)

    S6:E1

    Bold visionaries take big risks to bring Mexican food to all Americans, by creating the best-selling condiment on the planet, two of the most famous snack chip brands of all time and innovating the iconic pairing of chips and salsa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Food That Built America Season 6 Episode 2 - Movie Theatre Munchies
    8.2/10(36 votes)

    S6:E2

    A struggling chocolate maker and a young theater assistant create the movie theater concession stand as we know it and launch the world's most iconic movie candies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Food That Built America Season 6 Episode 4 - Empire of Convenience
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    S6:E4

    The first convenience store is born, and with new innovations like late hours, to-go coffee, and America's most beloved slushy drink, it rises into an iconic chain with more locations than any other store or restaurant in the world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Food That Built America Season 6 Episode 9 - Asian Food Invasion
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    S6:E9

    A down-on-his-luck Japanese businessman and a Chinese immigrant and her son change the American palette when they introduce instant noodles in a cup, Peking Duck, and the biggest Chinese restaurant chain in the nation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Food That Built America Season 6 Episode 7 - A Box of Chocolates
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    S6:E7

    Stephen Whitman introduces Americans to chocolate candy in a sampler box, Russell Stover builds a competing company, and both iconic brands help turn chocolate from an unknown import to a boxed American staple given as a gift of love to this day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Food That Built America Season 6 Episode 6 - Coffee: A Brewed Awakening
    7.6/10(30 votes)

    S6:E6

    Jim Folger discovers a new way to bring coffee to the masses. Then another famous coffee brand gets its big break at the Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville. Plus, the creation of the iconic coffee machines that help make coffee a billion dollar industry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Food That Built America Season 6 Episode 8 - Beer Necessities
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    S6:E8

    A German immigrant looks to revolutionize the American beer industry when he's handed a struggling brewery; his signature beer will go on to amass sales of over 11 billion dollars a year.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Food That Built America Season 6 Episode 10 - You Don't Know Jack
    7.2/10(29 votes)

    S6:E10

    Jack Daniel, known for his determination and innovative spirit, teams up with a skilled distiller to create a new recipe that could change the whiskey game.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Legends of the Mall" is the best rated episode of "The Food That Built America" season 6. It scored 8.4/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/23/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Baking Chocolate Chip History".