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S12.E1 ∙ Kenya

Sat, Sep 22, 2018

Bourdain takes his CNN colleague, comedian W. Kamau Bell, on a trip to Nairobi, Kenya, a place Bell always wanted to visit. They learn about its secondhand clothing industry, struggling poor, colorful minibus culture, and nature reserves.

8.6 /10

S12.E2 ∙ Asturias, Spain

Sat, Sep 29, 2018

Anthony's larger than life friend, chef Jose Andres, enthusiastically shows him the natural and culinary wonders of his rustic homeland of Asturias, Spain. They also recreate a scene from Apocalypse Now (1979) as a cartoon starring themselves.

8.7 /10

S12.E3 ∙ Indonesia

Sat, Oct 06, 2018

Bourdain explores Indonesia's tradition of shadow puppetry, views on spirituality, death and afterlife, the taboo subject of state-sponsored mass killings of leftists in 1965, funeral celebrations, and Bali's problem with "overtourism."

7.1 /10

S12.E4 ∙ Tony's Impact

Sat, Oct 13, 2018

This introspective episode combines interesting clips from previous episodes with behind-the-scenes footage of Tony and interviews with some of those he worked with, including the couple who had to flee Iran after helping him film there.

7.6 /10

S12.E5 ∙ Far West Texas

Sat, Oct 20, 2018

Bourdain travels to the untamed land of Big Bend, Texas near the Mexican border; an area that pits man against nature and nature usually wins. He finds a tough, inclusive and vibrant, struggling community threatened by the border policy.

7.6 /10

S12.E6 ∙ Under the Tarp

Sat, Oct 27, 2018

The crew of the show looks back at some of their favorite moments.

7.8 /10

S12.E7 ∙ Lower East Side

Sat, Nov 10, 2018

Bourdain takes a personal journey through this formerly bohemian New York City neighborhood, as he meets, shares meals and reflects with music, film and art trailblazers.

7.5 /10