About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. Red, White & Chew
Aired 28 June 2004 • 30 min
Check out Washington's chocolate monuments, see how flag candy is concocted, and discover Dairy Queen's patriotic pops. Find out which cookie pays tribute to our country, and watch as "Fourth of July" berries are born.
2. Boardwalks
Aired 4 July 2004 • 30 min
Join host, Marc Summers, as he takes a trip down the Boardwalk. Check out a company whipping up cotton candy, cool off with frozen lemonade,learn why custard is making a comeback, and watch as caramel and corn get mixed up. All this and more!
3. Picnic Unwrapped
Aired 21 June 2004 • 30 min
In this episode of Unwrapped, join host, Marc Summers, as he gathers some sunny tidbits about picnics. Discover how cold cuts got their name, watch as paper plates are processed and see how hot dogs are prepared. Uncover potato salad secrets and get the inside scoop on how Fritos are fried. Finally, check out a picnic essential.... plastic utensils!
4. Lemon-Lime
Aired 6 September 2004 • 30 min
Check out how fake lemons get filled up with real stuff, discover the mistery behind Seven Up, and drop in on the classic lemon drop. Learn the secret behind Lime Sherbet and visit a man crazy for all things lime. Also, get a taste of a frozen lemon treat.
5. Food with Holes
Aired 11 October 2004 • 30 min
Check out the history behind cherrios, learn about the life of a lifesaver, and see how sea foam moves from water to mountains. Discover how swiss cheese gets those holes, and look at a sweet ring that's just peachy. All this and more!
6. Hollywood
Aired 11 July 2004 • 30 min
Join host, Marc Summers, as he shines the spotlight on the stars of Hollywood food! Check out a company making cookies of famous movie faces, get a behind the scenes look at bon-bons, visit Hollywood's hot dog haven, and more.
7. Road Trip
Aired 27 September 2004 • 30 min
Join Host Marc Summers and visit a castle filled with cheese, a building made of salt and a palace built of corn. Stop in the biggest Mexican restaurant around and get moo-ving at a dairyland delight. Plus find out how Stuckey's got going.
8. Happy Hour
Aired 2 August 2004 • 30 min
Marc Summers "pours" over the secrets of 'spirits.' Head to a bourbon factory, visit with an antique bottle collector and learn the story behind Bacardi. Next, see rum cakes churned out by the dozens a meet the maker of Mean Green Margarita Salt.
9. Fish Food
Aired 13 September 2004 • 30 min
Host Marc Summers is catching all sorts of fish food. Get a line on a rainbow of goldfish, see how seafood is served in a spread, and visit the largest fish market in the country! Then get a hook on Long John Silver's history, and even more!
10. Silly Shapes
Aired 10 January 2005 • 30 min
Join host Marc Summers for a peek at silly shapes. Check out a company making krazy straws, a candy designed like a dog, see how tweety bird becomes a crunchy character, discover the secret behind hershey's Swoops and more!
11. Chill Out
Aired 19 July 2004 • 30 min
Join host Marc Summers as he cools down with a look at chilly treats. Discover how the Nestle Crunch bar and the Drumstick are created. Find out how to put together an ice palace, and check out a cover for your ice cream cone. And taste Cinci's "Chilli."
12. Fiery Foods
Aired 16 August 2004 • 30 min
Join host, Marc Summers, as he uncovers fiery food secrets. Bite into a sauce so hot, it's "insane," see how atomic jelly beans are prepared, and check out a frozen pop that's hot and spicy! Next, see how Morton Salt gets a little "kick," and more!
13. Berry Treats
Aired 20 September 2004 • 30 min
Marc Summers is picking up on berry treats! Find out how strawberry bon-bons get their filling, chill out with a taste of frozen berries on a stick, and see how the verona cookie gets it's fill. Check out Faygo, visit Knottsberry Farm and more!