S1E1 Pizza
While pizza purists in Brooklyn and Naples insist on classic ingredients, innovative chefs in Japan and beyond are redefining what makes a good pie.
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Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.
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The best and worst episodes at a glance. Use this to find must-watch episodes or ones you might want to skip.
🏆 Top Episodes
#2
S1E2
Tacos
Taco lovers introduce a skeptical David to an explosive array of flavors at LA food trucks, Arab-style taco joints and pop-up restaurant Noma Mexico.
#3
S1E3
Homecooking
As Dave and Peter Meehan help prep the Chang family's Thanksgiving feast, fellow chefs look back on their most powerful childhood memories of food.
- 4. S2E4 "As the Meat Turns"
- 5. S1E6 "Fried Chicken"
- 6. S2E2 "Don't Call It Curry"
- 7. S1E5 "BBQ"
- 8. S1E7 "Fried Rice"
- 9. S1E8 "Stuffed"
- 10. S1E4 "Shrimp and Crawfish"
📉 Bottom Episodes
#12
S2E1
Kids Menu
Nervous dad-to-be Dave seeks advice from fellow chefs on how to juggle work and parenting, then tries his hand at making kid-friendly food.
- 11. S2E3 "Steak"
- 10. S1E4 "Shrimp and Crawfish"
- 9. S1E8 "Stuffed"
- 8. S1E7 "Fried Rice"
The Quality Arc
Each point is an episode, plotted chronologically. The colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for upward or downward trends to see if quality improved or declined over time.
Episode Engagement
Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.
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5 Standouts
1 Infamous
4 Hidden Gems
2 Forgettable
Top Standout: S1E1 Pizza
Most Infamous: S1E4 Shrimp and Crawfish
Best Hidden Gem: S2E4 As the Meat Turns
Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.
Season Momentum
Did each season build momentum or fizzle out? Green arrows mean the finale rated higher than the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows = bigger swings.
Season Consistency
Some seasons are reliable bangers. Others are hit-or-miss. Each dot is an episode. Tightly clustered dots mean consistent quality. Scattered dots mean a mixed bag.
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