Unwrapped
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Unwrapped

7.6 / 10
2001
22 seasons
369 episodes
Documentary

Unwrapped is an American television program on Food Network that reveals the origins of sponsored foods. It first aired in June 2001 and is hosted by Marc Summers. The show leads viewers on tours of factories and other food-related locations. Popular subjects include candy, breakfast cereal, snacks, and TV dinners. The show's spin-off, Trivia Unwrapped, is a game show also hosted by Marc Summers.

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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Bubble Gum Unwrapped

    01-07-200130m

    Marc Summers chews on the secrets behind bubble gum, from the traditional pink favorite to gumballs. Visits to Dubble Bubble, Concord Confections, Ice Cream World and Global Gumbal...

  • Ep 2

    2.Beer Unwrapped

    25-06-200230m

    Tap into the secrets behind beer with host Marc Summers. Get an inside look at the Great American Beer Fest and discover microbrews and homebrews. Plus, the ultimate can collection...

  • Ep 3

    3.Candy Bars Unwrapped

    06-08-200130m

    Unwrap secrets behind candy bars as Marc Summers goes behind the scenes at some of America's old favorites like Hershey, Milky Way, Snickers and Three Musketeers. Plus, trips to He...

  • Ep 4

    4.Cereal Unwrapped

    TBA30m

    Wake up! It's time for Marc Summers to serve up secrets behind cereal. Find out what goes into making some of America's favorites and what goes into selling them.

  • Ep 5

    5.Soda Pop Unwrapped

    09-07-200230m

    Marc Summers is opening the bottle on Soda Pop with an inside look at Dr. Pepper and A&W Root Beer. Plus, an LA grocer who carries over 300 different types of soda and the Museum o...

  • Ep 6

    6.Retro Candy Unwrapped

    TBA30m

    Take a trip back in time as Marc Summers eats up the sweet world of Retro Candy. Explore the ultimate candy-land store, Hometown Favorites, and visit factories that still make Wax...

  • Ep 7

    7.Hamburgers Unwrapped

    27-08-200130m

    Get ready for a tasty bite as Marc Summers builds the ultimate burger show. Learn about the hamburger's origins and explore the secrets of the big chains, Wendy's, White Castle, an...

  • Ep 8

    8.Ice Cream Toppings Unwrapped

    10-09-200130m

    Build the ultimate sundae as Marc Summers goes behind the scenes of ice cream toppings. Learn about Bosco chocolate syrup, explore the world of chocolate sprinkles, maraschino cher...

  • Ep 9

    9.Peanut Butter Unwrapped

    TBA30m

    Marc Summers looks at the sticky topic of peanut butter with a behind-the-scenes look at Skippy, a NY restaurant specializing in peanut butter sandwiches, a company that has new nu...

  • Ep 10

    10.Crazy Drinks Unwrapped

    24-09-200130m

    Host Marc Summers tours the Yoo Hoo factory, checks out some bizarre soda pops, and learns the history of Kool Aid. Plus, Funny Face Drink Mix collectibles, behind the scenes of Ha...

  • Ep 11

    11.Marshmallows Unwrapped

    TBA30m

    Find out just why marshmallow Circus Peanuts taste like banana! We'll also tell you the secrets to making the Mallo Cup. And visit a restaurant that specializes in the Fluffer nutt...

  • Ep 12

    12.Frozen Novelties Unwrapped

    16-07-200230m

    Take a behind the scenes look at the many different ways ice cream get frozen into shapes. And watch how twin pops or orange cream bars are made. Take a ride on a Good Humor truck...

  • Ep 13

    13.French Fries Unwrapped

    22-10-200130m

    Take a look at the history of the Idaho potato, visit one of the largest makers of fries and tater tots, taste some real Belgian fries in NYC, and take a tour of the Heinz factory.

  • Ep 14

    14.Lunchbox Treats Unwrapped

    16-06-200230m

    We've got a bite of info at R&D at Cheetos. Then, a look at the baking of white bread. Next, the building of a juice box! Last, take a tour of the Hostess Factory.

  • Ep 15

    15.Movie Candy Unwrapped

    TBA30m

    First we take you to a classic Hollywood theatre for the history of movie munchies. Next, we look at the making of Dots and Junior Mints. Then, get the twist of the Twizzler and th...

  • Ep 16

    16.Breakfast Food

    23-06-200230m

    Marc Summers wakes up to our favorite breakfast foods. This episode features the secrets of Vermont Maple Syrup, the stickiest buns to come out of the oven, Honey buns, NY City Bag...

  • Ep 17

    17.Chocolate Candy

    11-02-200230m

    From beans to bar, explore the history of this sweet treat. Featuring the Hershey factory that makes Kisses, a real life tour of Candy land, the All-Candy Expo, the making of such...

  • Ep 18

    18.Lollipops

    30-06-200230m

    In this episode Marc Summers licks the secrets behind Lollipops. Featuring the hidden charms of the Blow-Pop, the fearful Skull Pops, finding how many licks it takes to the center...

  • Ep 19

    19.Hot Dogs

    26-11-200130m

    Marc Summers uncovers the secrets behind this popular hand-held treat. Featuring one Wrigley field's favorites, Tail of the Pup in LA, Tony Packo's Toledo restaurant;a ride in the...

  • Ep 20

    20.I Dare You Candy

    03-12-200130m

    Find out how what makes a candy daring, how jawbreakers get all those layers, and how sour candies cause such a pucker. Visit a coal candy factory, learn the fiery secrets behind H...

  • Ep 21

    21.Party Snacks Unwrapped

    08-10-200130m

    You're invited to join Marc Summers for a look at America's favorite party snacks. We're not talkin' gourmet, but rather, foods that dont even require silverware!

  • Ep 22

    22.Cookies

    10-12-200130m

    Find out why animal crackers are not cookies; the dark secret behind vanilla wafer; jars that are more valuable than the cookies inside; how chocolate chips are made; find out how...

  • Ep 23

    23.Coffee

    18-08-200230m

    Marc Summers gets a taste of how coffee is made at Boyd's coffee company, learns about chicory at Cafe du Monde, visits the Boston Coffeecake factory & learn the secrets behind dec...

  • Ep 24

    24.Fruity Snacks

    14-01-200230m

    The fruit is the thing on tonight's Unwrapped. Visit the Jelly Belly bean factory to find out the secret of their multiple fruity flavors, In St. Louis, LaMars creates the perfect...

  • Ep 25

    25.Dessert in a Box

    21-01-200230m

    Marc Summers opens the secrets behind the easiest desserts with the history behind Jell-o, how Duncan Hines develops new cakes, visit the Jiffy factory & see how Mrs. Smith makes t...

  • Ep 26

    26.Food Prizes

    02-06-200230m

    Dig deep into the cereal box to reveal the history of the Cereal and candy Premiums, collecting Welch's Jelly Jars, visit the Cracker Jack Convention and the McDonald's Collectible...

  • Ep 28

    28.Drive Ins

    02-06-200230m

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