TV ShowReturningHistoryDocumentary

The Food That Built America

Name: The Food That Built America
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-08-11
Duration: 45 min

2019 – 2026 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United States of America

The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.

7.9(130 reviews)

8.6899% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Aug 11, 2019
Last air date: Jul 26, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 7
Episodes: 83
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: History
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: —

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Keywords

inventorfoodenterpreneurhistory

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2019 · 3 episodes

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Cast

Campbell Scott

Narrator (voice)

Adam Richman

Self - Tv Host

Media

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Reviews & ratings

7.9

130 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.9/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.9/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
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Sam Patel8.9/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee6.9/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
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Casey Wong7.9/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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