Food: Fact or Fiction

Show Info

Status
Ended
Show Type
Documentary
First Aired
26th October 2015
Runtime
25 minutes
Network
Cooking Channel
Air Time
22:30:00
Air Day
Monday
Rating

Overview

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.

Episode List:

Season 4

Episode Airdate Name  
26 3rd Jun 2019 Backyard BBQ
25 27th May 2019 Summertime
24 20th May 2019 Tasting is Believing
23 13th May 2019 Potlucky
22 6th May 2019 Fire in the Hole
21 29th Apr 2019 Layers of Flavors
20 22nd Apr 2019 Deli-licious
19 15th Apr 2019 Paradise Nosh
18 14th Mar 2019 My Kind of Town
17 7th Mar 2019 Into the Wild
16 28th Feb 2019 Tea Time
15 21st Feb 2019 Bon Appetit
14 14th Feb 2019 Play with Your Food
13 7th Feb 2019 War and Peace
12 31st Jan 2019 Vegas, Baby!
11 24th Jan 2019 Dip it Good
10 13th Dec 2018 Gadgets and Gizmos
9 6th Dec 2018 Santa's Sweet Tooth
8 19th Nov 2018 Finger Foods
7 15th Nov 2018 Dishes In Disguise
6 8th Nov 2018 I'm Stuffed
5 1st Nov 2018 Baked Goodies
4 22nd Oct 2018 Wicked Good
3 15th Oct 2018 Game Night
2 8th Oct 2018 Happy Birthday
1 1st Oct 2018 Brunch Beauties
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Season 3

Episode Airdate Name  
20 6th May 2018 Gone Camping
19 29th Apr 2018 Townie Treats
18 22nd Apr 2018 Declassifried
17 15th Apr 2018 Biting Words
16 8th Apr 2018 Wedding Chows
15 4th Feb 2018 Crime Biters
14 28th Jan 2018 Street Foods
13 21st Jan 2018 Rainbow Connections
12 14th Jan 2018 Diner Delights
11 7th Jan 2018 The Shape of Things
10 31st Dec 2017 Sounds Delicious
9 24th Dec 2017 The Takeaway
8 10th Dec 2017 The Book of Food
7 3rd Dec 2017 Season's Eatings
6 26th Nov 2017 Nifty Fifties
5 19th Nov 2017 Name that Dish
4 12th Nov 2017 Bloodlines
3 5th Nov 2017 Opposites Attract
2 29th Oct 2017 Disastrous Dishes
1 22nd Oct 2017 Sacred Chow
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Season 2

Episode Airdate Name  
13 16th Jan 2017 Up in the Air
12 9th Jan 2017 Carnie Knowledge
11 2nd Jan 2017 Eat to Win
10 26th Dec 2016 State Fare
9 19th Dec 2016 Some Like it Hot
8 12th Dec 2016 Power Couples
7 5th Dec 2016 Rags to Riches
6 28th Nov 2016 Eat Your Words
5 21st Nov 2016 Breadly Combinations
4 14th Nov 2016 Thanksgiving Winners
3 7th Nov 2016 Hungry Eyes
2 31st Oct 2016 The Kitchen of Good and Evil
1 24th Oct 2016 Hole in One
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Season 1

Episode Airdate Name  
6 30th Nov 2015 Hungry for Love
5 23rd Nov 2015 Taste of War
4 16th Nov 2015 Breakfast
3 9th Nov 2015 Doctor's Note
2 2nd Nov 2015 Passports Please!
1 26th Oct 2015 What's for Dessert

Stars

Michael McKean
Himself