• Air date: 01 Jun '11 27 episodes
      Man v. Food Nation is the name given to the fourth and final season of the Travel Channel's Man v. Food, a food reality television series. It premiered at 9 PM ET on June 1, 2011, with a special preview episode, "The Quest Begins", airing at 9 PM ET on May 25, 2011. In this show, host Adam Richman, actor and food enthusiast, travels to various cities around the U.S. to try the signature food dishes of their local eateries. Unlike the previous three seasons of Man v. Food, where he himself took
  • List of Episodes (27)
    • 1. New Haven, CT

      01 Jun '11
      Man v. Food Nation: Adam visits his alma mater in New Haven, Conn., to find the origin of hamburgers; the Cheese Truck Challenge.
    • 2. Tampa, FL

      01 Jun '11
      Man v. Food Nation: Adam cheers on Jerry ``Nasty'' Sags in the Davy Jones Challenge.
    • 3. Nashville, TN

      08 Jun '11
      Man v. Food Nation: A 72-oz. steak challenge is attempted by the country-music duo the LoCash Cowboys at Rooster's Texas-Style BBQ & Steakhouse in Nashville.
    • 4. Tulsa, OK

      15 Jun '11
      Man v. Food Nation: A Tulsa firefighter attempts to eat 10 slices of spicy pizza, topped with diced habaneros, sliced jalapeños, wasabi and hot sauce.
    • 5. Albuquerque, NM

      22 Jun '11
      Man v. Food Nation: Adam enlists locals named Travis to do the "Travis on a Silver Platter'' challenge.
    • 6. Mobile, AL

      29 Jun '11
      Man v. Food Nation: The host coaches a man from Mobile, Ala., as he attempts to eat more than 422 oysters in under an hour at Wintzell's Oyster House.
    • 7. Florida Keys

      06 Jul '11
      Man v. Food Nation: Adam heads to the Florida Keys to coach a sorority girl as she competes in a conch-fritter eating contest.
    • 8. Gulf Coast

      13 Jul '11
      Man v. Food Nation: A viewer takes on a 6-lb. muffaletta sandwich at the Calypso Beach Cafe in Panama City Beach, Fla. Also: The host samples the seafood platter at the Original Oyster House in Gulf Shores, Ala.; and baby-back ribs at the Shed Barbeque & Blues Joint in Ocean Springs, Miss.
    • 9. Portsmouth, NH

      20 Jul '11
      Man v. Food Nation: In Portsmouth, N.H., a local takes on the "Slap Shot Challenge" at JP's Eatery, attempting to eat 15 sliders, large fries and a milkshake in 30 minutes or less.
    • 10. Louisville, KY

      27 Jul '11
      Man v. Food Nation: A viewer attempts to eat 15 scoops of ice cream at the Comfy Cow in Louisville.
    • 11. Milwaukee, WI

      03 Aug '11
      Man v. Food Nation: Adam travels to Milwaukee, where a viewer tries to gulp down a large burger, French fries and six hot wings in less than 23 minutes.
    • 12. Providence, RI

      10 Aug '11
      Man v. Food Nation: In Providence, R.I., a rugby player tries to down 15 hot wieners in 45 minutes or less.
    • 13. Dallas, TX

      17 Aug '11
      Man v. Food Nation: Adam heads to Dallas to lend support to a local who will try to eat 5 lbs. of Vietnamese pho in 30 minutes or less. While in the Lone Star State, the host samples Texas-style bratwurst and BBQ brisket.
    • 14. Route 66

      24 Aug '11
      Man v. Food Nation: The host takes a road trip down Route 66, sampling steak and frozen custard along the way. His journey ends in Tulsa, where he coaches a retired Navy officer who's trying to eat 23 puffy tacos in 90 minutes.
    • 15. Harlem, NY

      07 Sep '11
      Man v. Food Nation: The Harlem Globetrotters take on the "Squealer Challenge" at Rack & Soul in New York City. Adam coaches the team as they attempt to eat 2-lb. pulled-pork sandwiches topped with super-spicy barbecue sauce.
    • 16. Pacific Coast Highway

      14 Sep '11
      Man v. Food Nation: The host travels along California's Pacific Coast Highway, sampling local foods along the way. His trip ends in San Luis Obispo, Cal., where he cheers on a teacher who's attempting to eat 4 lbs. of tri-tip steak.
    • 17. Street Eats Special

      28 Sep '11
      Man v. Food Nation: Adam journeys to Tampa, NY and LA to find the country's best food trucks. He samples tacos and waffles before ending his trip in LA to help "Big Dawg" take on the White Rabbit Burrito Challenge.
    • 18. St. Paul, MN

      05 Oct '11
      Man v. Food Nation: The host heads to St. Paul, where a local is trying to eat two of the region's famous Juicy Lucy burgers, which have melted cheese between two patties, and 2 lbs. of fries in 45 minutes or less.
    • 19. Cincinnati, OH

      12 Oct '11
      Man v. Food Nation: A viewer tries to eat a 5-lb. Reuben sandwich in under 30 minutes at Izzy's in Cincinnati. Also: the host samples innovative grilled-cheese sandwiches at Tom+Chee; and the city's famous five-way chili at Camp Washington Chili.
    • 20. Rochester, NY

      19 Oct '11
      Man v. Food Nation: NASCAR driver Joey Logano takes on a food challenge at Watkins Glen International in New York.
    • 21. Omaha, NE

      26 Oct '11
      Man v. Food Nation: Adam is in Omaha to coach a local DJ in the 8 lb. Pig Wing Challenge.
    • 22. Green Bay, WI

      02 Nov '11
      Man v. Food Nation: Two viewers team up to take on 93-ounce "Gravedigger" burger at Champion's Bar & Grill in Green Bay, Wis. The host also goes tailgating outside Lambeau Field, sampling local favorites, including Wisconsin bratwursts and prime-rib sandwiches.
    • 23. Savannah, GA

      09 Nov '11
      Man v. Food Nation: Twin brothers take on the Voodoo Juice Challenge at Angel's BBQ in Savannah, attempting to eat a blazing hot pulled-pork sandwich in five minutes or less. Meanwhile, the host samples Georgia favorites, including peach-glazed barbecue chicken and locally caught seafood.
    • 24. Feast Special

      16 Nov '11
      Man v. Food Nation: From the original Thanksgiving dinner to an Amish spread, Adam explores the nation for the best places to dig into hearty helpings of family style feasts.
    • 25. Oahu, HI

      30 Nov '11
      Man v. Food Nation: A Hawaiian woman takes on a 5-lb. omelet at Moose McGillycuddy's on the island of Oahu. Also spotlighted: Hawaiian-style hot dogs.