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Ended · 2015–2019

Food: Fact or Fiction?

Food

Do carrots really improve our eyesight? Did the Italians really invent pizza? Did salt win the Civil War? On Food: Fact or Fiction? host Michael McKean explores age-old adages and uncover fascinating food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat. From pancakes to burgers to apple pie, we will reveal the accidental discoveries, clever marketing ploys, and war propaganda campaigns that have flavored our favorite dishes with a spoonful of fact and a dash of fiction.

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1 · 6 episodes
  1. S01 E01 · What's for Dessert
  2. S01 E02 · Passport's Please!
  3. S01 E03 · Doctor's Note
  4. S01 E04 · Breakfast
  5. S01 E05 · Taste of War
  6. S01 E06 · Hungry for Love
Season 2 · 13 episodes
  1. S02 E01 · Hole in One
  2. S02 E02 · The Kitchen of Good and Evil
  3. S02 E03 · Hungry Eyes
  4. S02 E04 · Thanksgiving Winners
  5. S02 E05 · Breadly Combinations
  6. S02 E06 · Eat Your Words
  7. S02 E07 · Rags to Riches
  8. S02 E08 · Power Couples
  9. S02 E09 · Some Like It Hot
  10. S02 E10 · State Fare
  11. S02 E11 · Eat to Win
  12. S02 E12 · Carnie Knowledge
  13. S02 E13 · Up in the Air
Season 3 · 20 episodes
  1. S03 E01 · Sacred Chow
  2. S03 E02 · Disastrous Dishes
  3. S03 E03 · Opposites Attract
  4. S03 E04 · Bloodlines
  5. S03 E05 · Name That Dish
  6. S03 E06 · Nifty Fifties
  7. S03 E07 · Season's Eatings
  8. S03 E08 · The Book of Food
  9. S03 E09 · The Takeaway
  10. S03 E10 · Sounds Delicious
  11. S03 E11 · The Shape of Things
  12. S03 E12 · Diner Delights
  13. S03 E13 · Rainbow Connections
  14. S03 E14 · Street Foods
  15. S03 E15 · Crime Biters
  16. S03 E16 · Wedding Chows
  17. S03 E17 · Biting Words
  18. S03 E18 · Declassifried
  19. S03 E19 · Townie Treats
  20. S03 E20 · Gone Camping
Season 4 · 26 episodes
  1. S04 E01 · Brunch Beauties
  2. S04 E02 · Happy Birthday
  3. S04 E03 · Game Night
  4. S04 E04 · Wicked Good
  5. S04 E05 · Baked Goodies
  6. S04 E06 · I'm Stuffed
  7. S04 E07 · Dishes in Disguise
  8. S04 E08 · Finger Foods
  9. S04 E09 · Santa's Sweet Tooth
  10. S04 E10 · Gadgets and Gizmos
  11. S04 E11 · Dip It Good
  12. S04 E12 · Vegas, Baby!
  13. S04 E13 · War and Peace
  14. S04 E14 · Play with Your Food
  15. S04 E15 · Bon Appetit
  16. S04 E16 · Tea Time
  17. S04 E17 · Into the Wild
  18. S04 E18 · My Kind of Town
  19. S04 E19 · Paradise Nosh
  20. S04 E20 · Deli-licious
  21. S04 E21 · Layers of Flavors
  22. S04 E22 · Fire in the Hole
  23. S04 E23 · Potlucky
  24. S04 E24 · Tasting Is Believing
  25. S04 E25 · Summertime
  26. S04 E26 · Backyard BBQ

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