The Food That Built America

·2019 ·7 Seasons ·Documentary

Exploring the compelling tales of the families who shaped America's culinary landscape, this series delves into the relentless determination and ingenuity that fueled their success. These pioneers, driven by passion and perseverance, not only transformed the nation’s dining experience but also played pivotal roles in technological advancements and wartime efforts. Through their stories, viewers gain insight into how these influential figures and their innovations became integral to America's identity, all while satisfying a nation’s appetite for progress.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 3 ep
1
Lines in the Sand
Lines in the Sand
2019-08-11
2
Best Served Cold
Best Served Cold
2019-08-12
3
The Spoils of War
The Spoils of War
2019-08-13
1
Pizza Wars
Pizza Wars
2021-02-09
2
The Chocolate Rush
The Chocolate Rush
2021-02-14
3
The Kings of Burgers
The Kings of Burgers
2021-02-21
4
American Cheese
American Cheese
2021-02-28
5
Cola Wars
Cola Wars
2021-03-07
6
Chip Dynasties
Chip Dynasties
2021-03-14
7
Cookie Wars
Cookie Wars
2021-03-21
8
Soup Wars
Soup Wars
2021-03-28
9
Godfathers of Fast Food
Godfathers of Fast Food
2021-04-04
10
The TV Dinner
The TV Dinner
2021-04-11
11
Ice Cream Empires
Ice Cream Empires
2021-04-18
12
A Game of Chicken
A Game of Chicken
2021-05-31
13
When the Chips Are Down
When the Chips Are Down
2021-06-06
14
The Rise of a Rival
The Rise of a Rival
2021-06-13
15
Gum Slingers
Gum Slingers
2021-06-20
16
Breakfast Barons
Breakfast Barons
2021-06-27
1
Submarine Warfare
Submarine Warfare
2022-02-27
2
A Cold One
A Cold One
2022-03-06
3
Do or Donut
Do or Donut
2022-03-13
4
A Dish Best Served... Soft
A Dish Best Served... Soft
2022-03-20
5
The Best Thing Since...
The Best Thing Since...
2022-03-27
6
Cookie Fortunes
Cookie Fortunes
2022-04-03
7
The Beef is On
The Beef is On
2022-04-10
8
Pop Stars
Pop Stars
2022-04-17
9
Beyond the Burger
Beyond the Burger
2022-04-24
10
Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction
2022-05-01
11
Let Them Eat Snack Cakes
Let Them Eat Snack Cakes
2022-05-08
12
Pasta Party
Pasta Party
2022-05-15
1
Breakfast That Pops
Breakfast That Pops
2023-02-19
2
Holiday Treats
Holiday Treats
2023-02-26
3
Flight of the Buffalo Wing
Flight of the Buffalo Wing
2023-03-05
4
Candy Revolution
Candy Revolution
2023-03-12
5
Clash of the Coffee
Clash of the Coffee
2023-03-19
6
The Chicken Coup
The Chicken Coup
2023-03-26
7
When Food Freezes Over
When Food Freezes Over
2023-04-02
8
Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner
2023-04-09
9
Peanut Butter Battle
Peanut Butter Battle
2023-04-16
10
American Spirits
American Spirits
2023-04-23
11
Where There's Smoke
Where There's Smoke
2023-06-11
12
Thirst Quenchers
Thirst Quenchers
2023-06-18
13
Supermarket Sweep
Supermarket Sweep
2023-06-25
14
Bring Home the Bacon
Bring Home the Bacon
2023-07-09
15
Dog Eat Dog
Dog Eat Dog
2023-07-16
16
Beer Run
Beer Run
2023-07-23
1
All American Marinara
All American Marinara
2024-02-25
2
Ice Cream Revolution
Ice Cream Revolution
2024-03-03
3
Soda Rising: Birth of Pop
Soda Rising: Birth of Pop
2024-03-10
4
Sunshine in a Glass
Sunshine in a Glass
2024-03-17
5
Let Them Bake Cake
Let Them Bake Cake
2024-03-24
6
Penny Candy Craze
Penny Candy Craze
2024-03-31
7
Champions of Breakfast
Champions of Breakfast
2024-04-14
8
Planet Mars
Planet Mars
2024-04-21
9
Lunchbox Legends
Lunchbox Legends
2024-07-07
10
The Colonel
The Colonel
2024-07-14
11
Citrus Soda Stars
Citrus Soda Stars
2024-07-21
12
Burger Empire: The Ray Kroc Story
Burger Empire: The Ray Kroc Story
2024-07-28
1
Tortilla Takeover
Tortilla Takeover
2025-02-23
2
Movie Theatre Munchies
Movie Theatre Munchies
2025-03-02
3
Baking Chocolate Chip History
Baking Chocolate Chip History
2025-03-09
4
Empire of Convenience
Empire of Convenience
2025-03-16
5
Legends of the Mall
Legends of the Mall
2025-03-23
6
Coffee: A Brewed Awakening
Coffee: A Brewed Awakening
2025-03-30
7
A Box of Chocolates
A Box of Chocolates
2025-04-13
8
Beer Necessities
Beer Necessities
2025-04-20
9
Asian Food Invasion
Asian Food Invasion
2025-04-27
10
You Don't Know Jack
You Don't Know Jack
2025-05-04
1
Pizza Power Play
2026-04-19
2
Cereal Killers
2026-04-26
3
The Birth of Bubblegum
2026-05-03
4
Drive-Thru Burger Revolution
2026-05-10
5
Chocolate in a Glass
2026-05-17
6
Clash of the Cookie Giants
2026-05-31
7
Cheesecake Chronicles
2026-06-07
8
Rice to Riches
2026-06-14
9
Burgers, Burritos, & the Battle for Fast Food
Burgers, Burritos, & the Battle for Fast Food
2026-06-21
11
Spilling the Tea
2026-07-05
12
Let's Get Crackering
2026-07-12

Actors

Campbell Scott
Campbell Scott
Acting
Adam Richman
Adam Richman
Acting

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