Somebody Feed Phil
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| Somebody Feed Phil | |
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| Genre | |
| Directed by | John Bedolis |
| Presented by | Philip Rosenthal |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 22 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 46-63 minutes |
| Distributor | Netflix |
| Release | |
| Original network | Netflix |
| Original release | January 12, 2018 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
| Production website | |
Somebody Feed Phil is an American television travel documentary presented by Philip Rosenthal that premiered on Netflix on January 12, 2018.[1] Each episode follows Rosenthal touring the cuisine of the episode's featured city. The show is a spiritual successor to Rosenthal's previous show on PBS, I'll Have What Phil's Having.[2] In May 2019, Netflix announced that it had renewed Somebody Feed Phil for a third season.[3] The third season was released on Netflix on May 29, 2020. Rosenthal has stated that the fourth season was shot back to back with the third. It was released on October 30, 2020.[4] When Rosenthal moved the program from PBS to Netflix, a theme song recorded by the band Lake Street Dive was added to the opening.[5]
Episodes[]
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | January 12, 2018 | |||
| 2 | 6 | July 6, 2018 | |||
| 3 | 5 | May 29, 2020 | |||
| 4 | 5 | October 30, 2020 | |||
Season 1 (2018)[]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Bangkok" | January 12, 2018 | |
| Phil tours a floating market by boat, samples the world's best street food in Chinatown and takes on a 25-course tasting menu with a futuristic twist. | ||||
| 2 | 2 | "Saigon" | January 12, 2018 | |
| A tasty trip to Saigon kicks off with pho and banh mi. Phil gets up at dawn to harvest lotus stems and learns how real Vietnamese coffee is made. | ||||
| 3 | 3 | "Tel Aviv" | January 12, 2018 | |
| In vibrant Tel Aviv, Phil reconnects with old friends over shakshuka, visits a synagogue-themed hummus shop and meets "the princess of soup." | ||||
| 4 | 4 | "Lisbon" | January 12, 2018 | |
| Phil savors Lisbon's famed pasteis de nata tarts, tours the city in a motorcycle sidecar and dines with a chef at his Michelin-starred restaurant. | ||||
| 5 | 5 | "New Orleans" | January 12, 2018 | |
| Phil learns how to eat crawfish, goes hog-wild at a butcher shop and meets up with friends for a Monday night tradition: red beans and rice. | ||||
| 6 | 6 | "Mexico City" | January 12, 2018 | |
| After a mezcal-soaked meal, Phil tries his hand at tortilla making and introduces a stranger to the wonders of tacos al pastor | ||||
Season 2 (2018)[]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | "Venice" | July 6, 2018 | |
| In Italy, Phil devours a sublime pork chop, pilots a gondola, dines with a famous chef, and marvels over gelato, aged cheese and balsamic vinegar. | ||||
| 8 | 2 | "Dublin" | July 6, 2018 | |
| With wife Monica along to trace her Irish roots, Phil feasts on boxty and seaweed, warily plays beekeeper, and learns how to pour and drink Guinness. | ||||
| 9 | 3 | "Buenos Aires" | July 6, 2018 | |
| Argentina delights Phil as he swoons over dulce de leche delicacies, wild boar choripán and divine cuts of beef. Bonus: He tangos and rides a horse. | ||||
| 10 | 4 | "Copenhagen" | July 6, 2018 | |
| Phil relishes new interpretations of Nordic classics such as smørrebrød and frikadeller before joining his family for fun and games at Tivoli Gardens. | ||||
| 11 | 5 | "Cape Town" | July 6, 2018 | |
| Phil gamely tries ostrich and antelope, eats with Nelson Mandela's grandson, tucks into BBQ and a family meal, and taste-tests coffee and flowers. | ||||
| 12 | 6 | "New York City" | July 6, 2018 | |
| Steak. Pizza. Hot dogs. Egg creams. Fall in love with Phil's New York as he noshes with friends Al Roker, Judy Gold, Elaine May and Tracy Morgan. | ||||
Season 3 (2020)[]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | "Marrakesh" | May 29, 2020 | |
| The warmest of welcomes greets Phil in Morocco, where he savors lamb, gets a pop quiz on spices and commits a couscous faux pas over a family dinner. | ||||
| 14 | 2 | "Chicago" | May 29, 2020 | |
| With daughter Lily in tow, Phil gives his arteries a workout by devouring deep-fried hot dogs, delicious pie and, of course, deep-dish pizza. | ||||
| 15 | 3 | "London" | May 29, 2020 | |
| Breaking bread with friends old and new, Phil indulges in gustatory delights ranging from a simple meal of fish and chips to a posh venison nosh. | ||||
| 16 | 4 | "Seoul" | May 29, 2020 | |
| A fan of the Korean food in LA, Phil eagerly heads to the source to try tteokbokki, feast on crab and gobble fried chicken with K-pop star Eric Nam. | ||||
| 17 | 5 | "Montreal" | May 29, 2020 | |
| Phil experiences the diverse city by munching on mind-blowing bagels and chicken, dining with a cheeky chef and pigging out on a wildly decadent meal. | ||||
Season 4 (2020)[]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1 | "Rio De Janeiro" | October 30, 2020 | |
| Phil feels the beat — and heat — while dancing at Carnival, sampling fruit and feijoada, sipping potent caipirinhas and pigging out at a churrascaria. | ||||
| 19 | 2 | "San Francisco" | October 30, 2020 | |
| In one of his favorite cities, Phil savors chocolate croissants, queasily sails the bay and visits with culinary icons Alice Waters and Thomas Keller. | ||||
| 20 | 3 | "Singapore" | October 30, 2020 | |
| Mouthwatering fare from the hawker markets delights Phil, who also digs into a to-die-for Peranakan meal and admires the area's stunning architecture. | ||||
| 21 | 4 | "The Mississippi Delta" | October 30, 2020 | |
| Phil soaks up the Southern scenery — and plenty of barbecue sauce — as he munches on ribs, fried lobster, hot tamales, alligator and a slab of steak. | ||||
| 22 | 5 | "Hawaii" | October 30, 2020 | |
| Exploring the aloha spirit on the beaches and beyond, Phil enjoys poke, shave ice, huli huli chicken, poi and — gasp — even a few outdoor adventures. | ||||
Netflix announced they would renew the show for a Season 5. The fifth season would have ten episodes, the largest amount in the series. [6]
References[]
- ^ "Watch the trailer for Netflix's new food travel 'Somebody Feed Phil'". EW.com. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ Morabito, Greg (2018-01-13). "5 Problems With 'Somebody Feed Phil'". Eater. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ Morabito, Greg (2019-05-20). "Netflix Orders Up More Seasons of 'Somebody Feed Phil' and 'Chef's Table'". Eater. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (May 29, 2020). "Hungry for More 'Somebody Feed Phil'? Phil Rosenthal Says Season 4 Will Debut in 'Fall or the Winter'". thewrap.com.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2019-08-15). "Phil Rosenthal Discusses His Journey Around The World With 'Somebody Feed Phil' & What To Expect From Future Seasons". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-%E2%80%98somebody-feed-phil%E2%80%99-renewed-for-season-five-at-netflix-393315
External links[]
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