| Somebody Feed Phil | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | |
| Directed by | John Bedolis |
| Presented by | Philip Rosenthal |
| Theme music composer | Lake Street Dive |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 33 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Rich Rosenthal |
| Running time | 46–63 minutes |
| Production company | Netflix Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | January 12, 2018 – present |
Somebody Feed Phil is an American television travel documentary series presented by Philip Rosenthal that premiered on Netflix on January 12, 2018.[1]
In May 2019, Netflix announced that it had renewed Somebody Feed Phil for a third season,[2] which was released on May 29, 2020. A fourth season, shot back-to-back with the third, was released on October 30, 2020.[3] The fifth season was released on May 25, 2022. The show was also renewed for a sixth season, which was filmed back-to-back with season 5.[4] In January 2023, the show was renewed for a seventh season.[5]
Overview
Each episode follows Rosenthal touring the cuisine of the episode's featured city, and spotlights charities and non-profit organizations that operate in the region.[6] The show is a spiritual successor to Rosenthal's previous show on PBS, I'll Have What Phil's Having.[7] When Rosenthal moved the program from PBS to Netflix, a theme song recorded by the band Lake Street Dive was added to the opening.[8] Phil's brother Rich Rosenthal serves as executive producer and showrunner of the series, and sometimes appears on camera to sample food at Phil's urging.[6]
Near the end of each episode during the first two seasons, Rosenthal makes a video call to his parents, Max and Helen, relating to them his culinary discoveries.[9] After Helen's death in 2019, Max continued to appear in the segment for the next two seasons until his death in 2021. In the fifth season, Rosenthal would call a different guest each episode, which included his son Ben, Everybody Loves Raymond stars Ray Romano and Brad Garrett, Gilbert Gottfried, Judy Gold, and Paul Reiser, to continue the tradition.[4] Viewers have enjoyed the segment.[9][4]
A companion cookbook to the series, Somebody Feed Phil: The Book, was released in October 2022.[4]
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 | ||
| 5 | 5 | May 25, 2022 | ||
| 6 | 6 | October 18, 2022 | ||
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 | "Montréal" | 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 (2022)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1 | "Oaxaca" | May 25, 2022 | |
| Phil enjoys mole, memelas, mezcal, and a worm salad on a visit to the vibrant food capital, where he also shares chicharrones with actor Jimmi Simpson. | ||||
| 24 | 2 | "Maine" | May 25, 2022 | |
| Phil's two main reasons for loving this destination? Lobster and family. He feasts on butter-drenched lobster rolls before visiting his cousins' farm. | ||||
| 25 | 3 | "Helsinki" | May 25, 2022 | |
| Phil finds a warm welcome in Finland as he eats a tasty meal in a sauna, goes fishing and tries muikku, reindeer, vorschmack, and coffee with cheese. | ||||
| 26 | 4 | "Portland" | May 25, 2022 | |
| Phil digs into the ecletic fare from the Pacific Northwest city's bustling food truck scene and gets salty with Top Chef favorite Shota Nakajima. | ||||
| 27 | 5 | "Madrid" | May 25, 2022 | |
| Tortillas, tapas, heaps of jamón and a side trip to picturesque Toledo are among the highlights from Phil's memorable first visit to Madrid. | ||||
Season 6 (2022)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 1 | "Philadelphia" | October 18, 2022 | |
| The City of Brotherly Love opens its arms to Phil as he digs into iconic sandwiches, breaks bread with pal Patton Oswalt and samples new Philly classics. | ||||
| 29 | 2 | "Croatia" | October 18, 2022 | |
| Phil island-hops in Croatia, where he dons a snorkel and has a run-in with sea urchins, feasts on fresh seafood and enjoys a happy dance-inducing gelato. | ||||
| 30 | 3 | "Austin" | October 18, 2022 | |
| Barbecue is an art in Austin — and Phil's happy to taste new variations. He also noshes with the Taco Mafia and takes a spin in a Formula One race car. | ||||
| 31 | 4 | "Santiago" | October 18, 2022 | |
| Against the backdrop of the Andes, Phil goes on a sánguche crawl in Santiago, Chile, where a sandwich is elevated to a fork-and-knife experience. | ||||
| 32 | 5 | "Nashville" | October 18, 2022 | |
| Phil eats to the Nashville beat as he discovers red-eye gravy, challenges son Ben to a spicy chicken-eating contest and visits with famous local legends. | ||||
| 33 | 6 | "Tribute to Helen and Max" | October 18, 2022 | |
| Phil pays homage to his beloved parents, Helen and Max, whose warm humor brightened the show and inspired him as the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond. | ||||
References
- ↑ "Watch the trailer for Netflix's new food travel 'Somebody Feed Phil'". EW.com. Archived from the original on 2019-06-27. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ↑ Morabito, Greg (2019-05-20). "Netflix Orders Up More Seasons of 'Somebody Feed Phil' and 'Chef's Table'". Eater. Archived from the original on 2019-06-27. 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. Archived from the original on June 7, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- 1 2 3 4 Maas, Jennifer (2020-05-25). "Phil Rosenthal on 'Somebody Feed Phil' Season 5's 'A Joke for Max,' New Cookbook and Tribute Episode to His Parents". Variety. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (January 27, 2023). "Somebody Feed Phil Renewed For Season 7 By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- 1 2 Neale, April (2020-12-20). "Somebody Feed Phil exclusive: Rich Rosenthal on Phil's feed the people mission and possible Season 5 on Netflix". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ↑ Morabito, Greg (2018-01-13). "5 Problems With 'Somebody Feed Phil'". Eater. Archived from the original on 2019-06-27. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (2019-08-15). "Phil Rosenthal Discusses His Journey Around The World With 'Somebody Feed Phil' & What To Expect From Future Seasons". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- 1 2 Garrity, Katie (2020-05-29). "Phil Rosenthal's Parents Were the Stars of 'Somebody Feed Phil'". Distractify. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
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