Somebody Feed Phil
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 third & fourth seasons were shot back-to-back. 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]
| Somebody Feed Phil | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 |
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. | ||||
Season 5
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
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