Seasons & episodes

In this DVD-style SPECIAL EDITION, host Anthony Bourdain and producer Chris Collins recount their tales of adventure in Iceland. Watch the episode with Bourdain and Collins as they provide scene-by-scene insight and commentary and describe what really happened when the cameras were not rolling.

S0 · E2Leftovers [1] 2006-03-27 · 45 min＋

A look behind the scenes of "No Reservations."

S0 · E3Decoding Ferran Adria 2006-07-03 · 45 min＋

Bourdain travels to Spain and visits the research laboratory of Ferran Adria, renowned chef of el Bulli.

S0 · E4Anthony Bourdain in Beirut 2006-08-21 · 45 min＋

Documentary of a week in July 2006 when Bourdain and his crew were trapped in Beirut, Lebanon, due to the Israel-Lebanon War. This episode was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Programming in 2007.

S0 · E5Leftovers [2] 2007-01-01 · 45 min＋

A look back at Season 2.

S0 · E6Holiday Special: Connecticut 2007-12-10 · 45 min＋

Tony is cooking the holiday meal for his family. Join the Bourdains in the Hudson River Valley as they celebrate the season.

S0 · E7At the Table with Anthony Bourdain 2008-10-20 · 45 min＋

Bourdain with guests Amy Sacco, Bill Buford, Ted Allen and Chris Wilson dine at NYC restaurant WD-50 and discuss various topics related to food and restaurants.

Anthony Bourdain and Alice Cooper discuss fatherhood and baseball.

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The lunch shift at Les Halles

Anthony Bourdain and Ted Nugent discuss obesity in America.

S0 · E12Holiday Special 2011 2011-12-12 · 45 min＋

In this special episode of "No Reservations," Tony Bourdain's Christmas takes a turn towards the bizarre. Norah Jones sings, Samantha Brown shoots a gun and Christopher Walken makes an appearance.

S1 · E1Paris: Why the French Don't Suck 2005-07-25 · 45 min＋

Tony's debut episode of this new series has him visiting Paris. He explores the city's famous catacombs, tries some absinthe, checks out one of the city's major meat markets, and spends the night in the room where Oscar Wilde died.

S1 · E2Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend 2005-08-01 · 45 min＋

This week Anthony travels to Iceland, where in winter the volcanic islands see only about four hours of sunlight a day. Anthony finds the darkness comforting and learns how the Icelanders contend with the dark days - eating, drinking, and pumping iron!

S1 · E3New Jersey: Off the Jersey Turnpike 2005-08-08 · 45 min＋

Tony visits the state of New Jersey. He takes us on a trip through his birthplace trying to dispel some common misconceptions of the garden state. We learn about the Sopranos and other NJ landmarks as Tony reminisces.

S1 · E4Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang 2005-08-15 · 45 min＋

Tony travels to the far away country of Vietnam, where he meets up with an old friend (who also happens to work for the People's Committee) with whom he traverses the ancient culture. He ends up going on a trip that takes him through isolated villages and finishes on an island resort, owned by the mysterious Mr. Sang.

S1 · E5Malaysia: Into the Jungle 2005-08-22 · 45 min＋

Today Tony travels to south east Asia. He has always been fascinated by the notion of "natural fusion," the way cuisines and cultures blend over the centuries. He's particularly fascinated by Malaysia, where Chinese influence has mixed with Malay, Indian, Nyonya and indigenous Borneo culture.

S1 · E6Sicily 2005-10-10 · 45 min＋

While in the small country of Sicily, Tony is treated to tripe at the II Capo Market. He tries a spleen sandwich with the President (of Sicily). And, Tony attempts to determine where you can find the greatest cannoli.

S1 · E7Las Vegas 2005-10-17 · 45 min＋

On assignment and with deadline looming for a major food magazine, Tony's got four days to cover the "very best" of the new chef-centric Las Vegas. He visits The Double Down, Bouchon, El Sombrero, Beauty Bar, Freemont Street and much more.

S1 · E8Uzbekistan 2005-10-24 · 45 min＋

Tony is in for a wild trip as he journeys through Uzbekistan's 2000-year-old capital, Tashkent, dines at Jumanji, goes to a bellydancing club, gets acquainted with the culture by visiting a local mosque, shops for a wedding present and much more.

S1 · E9New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under 2005-11-07 · 45 min＋

Tony is invited to New Zealand to lecture at a gourmet food convention. But after receiving a lukewarm reception from the crowd, he decides to search for real Kiwi culture outside the city of Christchurch. Tony's ride on an ATV becomes a little harrowing. Tony is invited to visit the Māori.

S2 · E1Asia Special: China & Japan 2006-03-27 · 45 min＋

In this special two-hour season two premiere, Tony's culinary journey takes him to the main hubs of Asian cuisine: Japan and China. In Japan, he visits Osaka, where he learns all about the Hanshin Tigers-Yomiuri Giants baseball rivalry; to Japan's version of vaudeville, manzai; and to kuidaore (eating oneself to ruin) where he samples takoyaki, okonomiyaki and later sushi. From there, Tony meets up with an old friend, Michiko, and they travel to Kisoji for a water purification ritual; learn the exchange of meishi and help celebrate Obon. Later, Tony attends a Hanshin Tigers game. In China, a country Tony has never visited, he attempts to tackle as much of its cuisine and culture as he can in a short period of time. Beijing is Tony's first stop, where he samples Peking duck, the nasty bits of a sheep, and a variety of noodles at a noodle house. Tony gets a lesson in Chinese calligraphy and visits a doctor for some traditional Chinese medicine such as acupuncture, fire cupping, and electroacupuncture. From there, Tony is off to Sichuan province, where he receives an unorthodox ear cleaning, visits the Jianfu Temple, center of Taoism during the Tang Dynasty, and samples Szechuan hotpot. He ends his visit in a village outside of Chengdu for a family dinner that uses the old methods of Chinese cooking.

S2 · E2South Florida 2006-04-03 · 45 min＋

Tony begins his exploration of outer Miami in the vibrant Creole enclave of Little Haiti. Later, he heads out to the vast subtropical preserves of the Everglades. And in South Beach he visits a dive bar, Club Deuce.

S2 · E3Peru 2006-04-10 · 45 min＋

Tony meets famous Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio, tries Peruvian Ceviche and goes sightseeing in the capital city, Lima. Then he travels to a village in Tambopata, the Peruvian jungle, and tries piranhas and goes through unique experiences. Finally he visits the city of Cusco to try new stuff in a local market and Machu Picchu, where he tries to find peace of mind.