Somebody Feed Phil
Somebody Feed Phil | |
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Genre | |
Directed by | John Bedolis |
Presented by | Philip Rosenthal |
Theme music composer | Lake Street Dive |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 7 |
No. of episodes | 41 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Rich Rosenthal |
Running time | 46–63 minutes |
Production company | Netflix Studios |
Original release | |
Network | Netflix |
Release | January 12, 2018 present | –
Somebody Feed Phil is an American travel documentary television series presented by Philip Rosenthal that premiered on Netflix on January 12, 2018.[1]
In May 2019, Netflix announced that it had renewed Somebody Feed Phil for a third season,[2] which was released on May 29, 2020. A fourth season, shot back-to-back with the third, was released on October 30, 2020.[3] The fifth season was released on May 25, 2022. The show was also renewed for a sixth season, which was filmed back-to-back with season 5.[4] In January 2023, the show was renewed for a seventh season,[5] which was released on March 1, 2024.
Overview
Each episode follows Rosenthal touring the cuisine of the episode's featured city, and spotlights charities and non-profit organizations that operate in the region.
Near the end of each episode during the first two seasons, Rosenthal makes a
A companion cookbook to the series, Somebody Feed Phil: The Book, was released in October 2022.[4]
Episodes
Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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1 | 6 | January 12, 2018 | ||
2 | 6 | July 6, 2018 | ||
3 | 5 | May 29, 2020 | ||
4 | 5 | October 30, 2020 | ||
5 | 5 | May 25, 2022 | ||
6 | 6 | October 18, 2022 | ||
7 | 8 | March 1, 2024 |
Season 1 (2018)
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | "Montréal" | 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 | |
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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. |
Season 5 (2022)
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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23 | 1 | "Oaxaca" | May 25, 2022 | |
Phil enjoys mole, memelas, mezcal, and a worm salad on a visit to the vibrant food capital, where he also shares chicharrones with actor Jimmi Simpson. | ||||
24 | 2 | "Maine" | May 25, 2022 | |
Phil's two main reasons for loving this destination? Lobster and family. He feasts on butter-drenched lobster rolls before visiting his cousins' farm. | ||||
25 | 3 | "Helsinki" | May 25, 2022 | |
Phil finds a warm welcome in Finland as he eats a tasty meal in a sauna, goes fishing and tries muikku, reindeer, vorschmack, and coffee with cheese. | ||||
26 | 4 | "Portland" | May 25, 2022 | |
Phil digs into the ecletic fare from the Pacific Northwest city's bustling food truck scene and gets salty with Top Chef favorite Shota Nakajima. | ||||
27 | 5 | "Madrid" | May 25, 2022 | |
Tortillas, tapas, heaps of jamón and a side trip to picturesque Toledo are among the highlights from Phil's memorable first visit to Madrid. |
Season 6 (2022)
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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28 | 1 | "Philadelphia" | October 18, 2022 | |
The City of Brotherly Love opens its arms to Phil as he digs into iconic sandwiches, breaks bread with pal Patton Oswalt and samples new Philly classics. | ||||
29 | 2 | "Croatia" | October 18, 2022 | |
Phil island-hops in Croatia, where he dons a snorkel and has a run-in with sea urchins, feasts on fresh seafood and enjoys a happy dance-inducing gelato. | ||||
30 | 3 | "Austin" | October 18, 2022 | |
Barbecue is an art in Austin — and Phil's happy to taste new variations. He also noshes with the Taco Mafia and takes a spin in a Formula One race car. | ||||
31 | 4 | "Santiago" | October 18, 2022 | |
Against the backdrop of the Andes, Phil goes on a sánguche crawl in Santiago, Chile, where a sandwich is elevated to a fork-and-knife experience. | ||||
32 | 5 | "Nashville" | October 18, 2022 | |
Phil eats to the Nashville beat as he discovers red-eye gravy, challenges son Ben to a spicy chicken-eating contest and visits with famous local legends. | ||||
33 | 6 | "Tribute to Helen and Max" | October 18, 2022 | |
Phil pays homage to his beloved parents, Helen and Max, whose warm humor brightened the show and inspired him as the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond. |
Season 7 (2024)
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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34 | 1 | "Mumbai" | March 1, 2024 | |
After a tasty tour of Mumbai's bustling street food scene, Phil joins dabbawalas in delivering meals. A legendary chef is honored at The Bombay Canteen. He visits Delhi Darbar and enjoys the famous Tandoori Chicken & Mutton Roast, he finds them the best he has ever had. | ||||
35 | 2 | "Washington, D.C." | March 1, 2024 | |
After enjoying an epic chili dog, Phil does an intense rowing workout and meets members of Washington D.C.'s Deaf community who run a popular pizzeria. | ||||
36 | 3 | "Kyoto" | March 1, 2024 | |
Kyoto's artful approach to dining makes Phil hungry for more as he slurps soba, meets an omurice virtuoso and wanders a market beloved by foodies. | ||||
37 | 4 | "Iceland" | March 1, 2024 | |
Iceland's natural beauty dazzles Phil, who visits a popular bakery and chomps on street hot dogs — but is not so keen on taking a dip in icy-cold waters. | ||||
38 | 5 | "Dubai" | March 1, 2024 | |
Cultures converge in Dubai, home to what Phil calls the "best burger ever." He also visits a traditional teahouse and sits in on a Ramadan iftar. | ||||
39 | 6 | "'The Real' Orlando" | March 1, 2024 | |
Look beyond the theme parks to find Orlando's diverse food scene, where Phil digs into porchetta, Filipino ice cream and paella — plus a hefty cookie. | ||||
40 | 7 | "Taipei" | March 1, 2024 | |
Phil licks his plate after an amazing meal in Taipei, savors the tantalizing aromas of Jiufen Old Street and dines with NBA star Dwight Howard. | ||||
41 | 8 | "Scotland" | March 1, 2024 | |
Phil sips a famed Scotch whisky on the Isle of Skye. In Edinburgh, he scarfs sweets, devours haggis and in Glasgow, dines with award-winning actor Kelly Macdonald. |
References
- ^ "Watch the trailer for Netflix's new food travel 'Somebody Feed Phil'". EW.com. Archived from the original on 2019-06-27. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ Morabito, Greg (2019-05-20). "Netflix Orders Up More Seasons of 'Somebody Feed Phil' and 'Chef's Table'". Eater. Archived from the original on 2019-06-27. 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. Archived from the original on June 7, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ a b c Maas, Jennifer (2020-05-25). "Phil Rosenthal on 'Somebody Feed Phil' Season 5's 'A Joke for Max,' New Cookbook and Tribute Episode to His Parents". Variety. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 27, 2023). "Somebody Feed Phil Renewed For Season 7 By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Neale, April (2020-12-20). "Somebody Feed Phil exclusive: Rich Rosenthal on Phil's feed the people mission and possible Season 5 on Netflix". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ Morabito, Greg (2018-01-13). "5 Problems With 'Somebody Feed Phil'". Eater. Archived from the original on 2019-06-27. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2019-08-15). "Phil Rosenthal Discusses His Journey Around The World With 'Somebody Feed Phil' & What To Expect From Future Seasons". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ Garrity, Katie (2020-05-29). "Phil Rosenthal's Parents Were the Stars of 'Somebody Feed Phil'". Distractify. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
External links
- Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix
- Somebody Feed Phil at IMDb