Man v. Food

Man v. Food

On Travel Channel, Cooking Channel

2008–20124 seasons87 episodes21 min6.5 / 10

An enthusiastic, accessible food-travel show built on the infectious joy of eating and discovery, with no stakes beyond the next meal.

Food fanatic Adam Richman has held nearly every job in the restaurant biz, and now he's on a journey to explore the biggest and best eats this nation has to offer, including some of the craziest eating challenges around.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Man v. Food easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.

  • Is Man v. Food scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Is Man v. Food sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Is Man v. Food violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Does Man v. Food leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity37

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise62

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love44

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Man v. Food

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Man v. Food

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Man v. Food, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Man v. Food, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Man v. Food, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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