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The Best Episodes of The Next Thing You Eat

Every episode of The Next Thing You Eat ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Next Thing You Eat!

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From chef David Chang and Academy Award–winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville, The Next Thing You Eat is a six-episode docuseries that explores the seismic changes happening all around us and what they mean for the

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    The Next Thing You Eat Season 1 Episode 2 - Burgers: Balanced Diet
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Burgers: Balanced Diet

    S1:E2

    The burger will never die. Long live the burger! But the proliferation of cheap meat has thrown our environment out of balance. What does the next burger you eat look like?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Next Thing You Eat Season 1 Episode 6 - 2050: Look Ahead
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #2 - 2050: Look Ahead

    S1:E6

    Pop culture loves to imagine the future of food, but it rarely gets it right. What will life be like in 2050? We'll probably have a lot more sporks but will fast food take over? Will food be gross, or delicious?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Next Thing You Eat Season 1 Episode 5 - Sushi: Say Goodbye
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Sushi: Say Goodbye

    S1:E5

    So much of what we know about sushi is a lie – and it’s causing us to destroy this beloved food. How do we change our eating habits in order for sushi to survive?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Next Thing You Eat Season 1 Episode 3 - Restaurants: A Reckoning
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Restaurants: A Reckoning

    S1:E3

    COVID accelerated an upheaval that was a long time coming for the restaurant industry. So what comes next? And will the future be more equitable for all?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Next Thing You Eat Season 1 Episode 1 - Delivery: Rise of the Machines
    6.6/10(21 votes)

    #5 - Delivery: Rise of the Machines

    S1:E1

    You'll be able to eat anything you want, wherever you are... for a price. Robot pizza. Drone delivery. Technology is coming for the restaurant industry, but what's the cost of convenience?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Next Thing You Eat Season 1 Episode 4 - Breakfast: An illusion of Choice
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Breakfast: An illusion of Choice

    S1:E4

    Big Breakfast is pulling the strings on what we eat for the most important meal of the day, from coffee to Captain Crunch. The future of breakfast needs to embrace diversity and optimization.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Burgers: Balanced Diet" is the best rated episode of "The Next Thing You Eat". It scored 7.3/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/21/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "2050: Look Ahead".