Binging with Babish
Season 2020
Chef Oliver Babish recreates real versions of foods from fiction, taking the viewers along for the ride.
Where to Watch Season 2020
48 Episodes
- Egg Tarts from Avatar The Last AirbenderE1
Egg Tarts from Avatar The Last AirbenderAvatar: The Last Airbender is rife with delicious-sounding foods that y'all have requested - puffin-seal sausages, fire flakes, sizzle crisps, smoked sea slug - but none sound quite so accomplishable as Aang's favorite food, egg custard tarts. Today we're taking a crack at both the show-accurate version, as well as its origin, the Portuguese pasteis de nata! - Dessert Dogs from The SimpsonsE2
Dessert Dogs from The SimpsonsThis week, we're returning to Springfield for a fan favorite tasty-fake: Marge Simpson's Oven Fresh Bake Off-winning dessert dogs. Deep fried cookie dough in a meringue bun, drizzled with cherry syrup and caramel? I can't think of a better way to torpedo those New Year's resolutions! - Mac & Cheese from Once Upon a Time in HollywoodE5
Mac & Cheese from Once Upon a Time in HollywoodIn Quentin Tarantino's latest drug-laced, blood-soaked, profanity-peppered revisionist history masterpiece, food once again takes center stage alongside our singular protagonists. In a departure from his penchant for fictional brand names, a familiar box emblazoned in blue is shown as the preferred dinner of stuntman Cliff Booth. Can we improve on this childhood classic? Is there even a need to? Well, I decided to anyway. Sort of. - The Perfect Bite from YOU (Netflix)E6
The Perfect Bite from YOU (Netflix)Do yourself a favor: don't start "You" if you don't have a full day in which to binge the entire series. This trashy-fun Netflix series is, at its core, about dating...albeit in a frightening and murderous way. And dating, at its core, is about food - so it was inevitable that there end up being some delectable food porn in this stalker-rom-com. Today, we explore not only the passionately-prepared roast chicken, but the idea of the perfect bite itself! - Ram-Don from ParasiteE7
Ram-Don from ParasiteRarely does a dish serve as such a central metaphor for a film's primary conflict: in Parasite, boujee beef sits oppressively atop bargain noodles in the Park family's version of Ram-Don, the way they sit so literally atop others. It was tricky doing this one without spoilers, but I think I managed! - Egg Sandwich from Birds of PreyE8
Egg Sandwich from Birds of PreyMargot Robbie continues her streak as Americaustralia's national treasure in her second turn as the delightfully unhinged Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey, a movie I have admittedly not yet seen. From what I hear though, she sheds bitter tears as her lover falls to the pavement in a fateful chase through the Gotham City streets. No, I'm not talking about the the tatted-up, purring, emo-glam Joker - I'm talking about the perfect egg sandwich. - Chocolate Pudding from RugratsE9
Chocolate Pudding from RugratsAbout a month ago, I basically brought this episode on myself: declaring, in a popular Reddit thread, that I was working on the meme'd-out chocolate pudding from the incomparable Rugrats. Turns out there's only so much you can do with chocolate pudding - so I tried my best to do a little bit of each! Recipes inspired by America's Test Kitchen: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/ - Turf N' Turf from Parks & RecreationE10
Turf N' Turf from Parks & RecreationIn wishing to celebrate the big 6M, Ron's favorite order at Charles Mulligan's Steakhouse seemed fitting: prime, dry-aged beef with a side of prime, dry-aged beef. Forgive me, for I have sinned. Thank you all SO MUCH for helping me reach 6 million subscribers!! - Bunnicorn Pizza from Star Trek: PicardE11
Bunnicorn Pizza from Star Trek: PicardA tearful reunion of two of my favorite characters AND a dish described vividly and depicted in detail? It’s not my birthday, but it sure feels like it. Follow along this week as we recreate the hilariously Trek-appropriate “bunnicorn” pizza! - Imaginary Pie from HookE13
Imaginary Pie from HookThe Neverland feast from Hook holds a special place in all our hearts, memories, and "You're a 90s Kid If..." lists on Buzzfeed. I've been resisting making the neon-colored pies, despite their being hotly requested, for some time - namely because I think they're just pie shells filled with whipped cream. But this week, more than most weeks, we're using our imaginations! Recipe: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401185809/https://www.bingingwithbabish.com/recipes/imaginary-pie-hook - Brisket from Marvelous Mrs. MaiselE14
Brisket from Marvelous Mrs. MaiselPassover approaches, and thanks to the magnificent meal made by Midge Maisel, we've got a great excuse to whip up some Jewish BBQ on the show. Slowly braised to tender perfection in a delicate balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, this brisket outshines even charoset at the Seder table. And that shit is delicious. - Ben Wyatt's Calzones from Parks & RecE15
Ben Wyatt's Calzones from Parks & RecBen Wyatt: mayor of Ice Town, occasional Batman impersonator, and unwavering disciple of the calzone. Today we celebrate Ben's fandom with a trio of his most notorious pizza pocket projects: calzone-shaped apple pie, (poisonous) mini calzones, and the low-cal-calzone-zone. Pizza is better as a sandwich, isn't it? Recipe: https://web.archive.org/web/20200418225938/https://www.bingingwithbabish.com/recipes/ben-wyatt-calzones - Caprese Salad from Jojo's Bizarre AdventureE16
Caprese Salad from Jojo's Bizarre AdventureJojo's Bizarre Adventure is a great many things: it's an adventure, it's bizarre, and it's essentially one long, uninterrupted Jojo reference. It's also, fleetingly, an enthusiastic examination of Italian food. Follow along this week as we unravel the mysteries of one of my greatest cooking fears: fresh, homemade mozzarella! - Margaritas from ArcherE17
Margaritas from ArcherThis week, H Jon Benjamin, the voice of Sterling Archer himself, joins us to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. We're appropriately recreating one of Archer's many cocktails of choice: the classic margarita. A seemingly simple drink until you try to make one without doing your research in front of an audience of millions, the margarita can be taken to soaring highs or devastating lows with five simple ingredients and a cocktail shaker. Come hang out and let's celebrate together/apart! - Lil' Bits from Rick and MortyE18
Lil' Bits from Rick and MortyRick and Morty is back and it's Ricker and Mortier than ever - to celebrate, we're making some normal foods but all tiny and small so they don't get stuck in your lips. Take a sneak peek at my new house, chop up some kalaxian crystals, and settle in for an unusually long Binging with Babish! - Troy's Casserole from CommunityE19
Troy's Casserole from CommunityWell, I've been terrified to tackle Troy's titular traybake for years, and in about 12 minutes you'll see why. But, Community returned yesterday with a table read from the full original cast, and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate. Srap in folks, this one's gonna get weird. - Buttered Noodles from CommunityE20
Buttered Noodles from CommunityThis week, we're double-dipping in the world of Dan Harmon's lovable, irreverent collegiate caricature: Community. I'm here to defend the "weird" favorite food of Abed Nadir: buttered noodles. Yes, that impossibly plain side dish/cafeteria filler/thing you eat when you're sick. With a few simple tricks, we can upgrade this ubiquitous underdog into something worth making all on its own. - Sweetrolls from SkyrimE22
Sweetrolls from SkyrimWell folks, after years of requests, they're finally here: the most tempting polygonal pastries ever put to PC, Sweetrolls from Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. I've been terrified to take on this digital dessert for years, but after developing a recipe using a buttery-sweet brioche, I think it's finally ready for the main stage. [Insert joke about stealing sweetrolls here]. - Twinkie Wiener Sandwich from UHFE23
Twinkie Wiener Sandwich from UHFUHF, Weird Al's fledgling foray into film, is nothing short of a direct transcript of his delightfully odd imagination put to celluloid. In a dish that embodies the spirit of the movie itself, a hot dog is tucked delicately into a Twinkie and judiciously sprayed with cheese - and you know what? It's not that bad. Also, fun fact, Running with Scissors was the first CD I ever bought with my own money. - LOTR Part 1E24
LOTR Part 1Years in the making (because I kept putting it off out of fear), the Lord of the Rings Special is finally upon us. And it's in two parts instead of three - you know, a trilogy. Babish you're a dumbass sometimes. Anyway we're diving into the make-ahead recipes for this seven-course feast, covering all the major hobbit food groups, and getting into the heavy stuff next week! Thank you so much for helping me reach 7 million subscribers! - LOTR Part 2E25
LOTR Part 2This week, the epic conclusion of the Lord of the Rings...duology. Yes I know I should've made 3 episodes. The meal(s) finally come together in one out-of-control spread that covers a Hobbit's diet from dawn till dusk. You've all given me so many things to celebrate, and I'm just happy that, even from a safe distance, we can still celebrate together. Thank you for helping me reach this and so many other bewildering milestones. I'll work the rest of my life to try and earn what you've given me. - Croque Monsieur from Brooklyn Nine-NineE26
Croque Monsieur from Brooklyn Nine-NineCaptain Holt's signature stone-faced empathy is on display in this heartwarming act of culinary affection, a memory in the form of a sandwich. But not just any sandwich: the cheesy, hammy, gooey French brasserie classic, Croque Monsieur. Let's hear how incorrectly I can pronounce things this week as we recreate this toasty brunchtime delight. - 'Sundae' from SpongeBob SquarePantsE27
'Sundae' from SpongeBob SquarePantsSpongeBob's personality is on full display as he loudly, incoherently, and lovably throws together some household sundries in an attempt to make a Sunday sundae. So too shall we - until, of course, we toss it and try to make a better version. Which doesn't entirely work out. The conch has spoken. - Perfect Key Lime Pie from DexterE28
Perfect Key Lime Pie from DexterIn a fan-favorite episode, Dexter Morgan takes a break from his close-up, slow-motion morning routine to kill a friend in need. But he can't saran-wrap her to a table and scalpel her cheek like any other Monday, he's gotta be nice about it, so he finds the best key lime pie in Miami and pumps it full of night-night juice. I've heard of humble pie but this is ridiculous! Sorry. - Fire Flakes from Avatar: The Last AirbenderE29
Fire Flakes from Avatar: The Last AirbenderSokka's appetite betrays him during his visit to the fire nation when a tempting-looking snack, dubbed 'flaming fire flakes', turn out to be spicy. Whaddaya know. This week, we're manifesting the firebenders' chips of choice using an innovative recipe from ChefSteps, a little creativity, and some tingly-spicy Sichuan peppercorns! - The Four Horse-Meals of the Egg-Pork-alypse from Parks & RecreationE31
The Four Horse-Meals of the Egg-Pork-alypse from Parks & RecreationThis week, we say a bittersweet goodbye to the old BwB studio with a Swanson's swan song, and probably the longest episode name to date: The Four Horsemeals of the Eggporkalypse from Parks & Rec. A fitting goodbye, a breakfast that could comfortably feed a family of four (along with some aunts and uncles), prepared on the very same flat-top that seared the sixteen-some-odd patties flipped in the kitchen's inaugural episode. - Meat Tornado from Parks & RecreationE32
Meat Tornado from Parks & RecreationThis week, we christen in the new BwB kitchen with the third part in an epic Parks and Rec trilogy: the Meat Tornado. After consulting with a doctor of nutrition to ensure that our creation could be potentially lethal, we set out to make a 2-pound burrito stuffed with carne asada, carnitas, tinga de pollo, and the inappropriately spicy Last Dab XXX. - Enchiladas from Schitt's CreekE33
Enchiladas from Schitt's CreekThis week we're celebrating the 200th episode of Binging with Babish with...a pretty normal episode, since I didn't realize it was the 200th until someone pointed it out to me on Reddit! So we'll just pretend that I wanted to be lowkey about it. I had been looking forward to this one for a while, mostly because well, I love enchiladas. The Rose "family recipe" involving the folding of cheese could only mean one thing: a queso drizzled over top the spicy little parcels before getting all browned and bubbly in the oven. Sign me up. - Pollos Hermanos from Breaking BadE34
Pollos Hermanos from Breaking BadThis week, we're faced with a very particular challenge, the likes of which I never thought I'd have to face: batter-fried chicken. It sounds innocuous enough, but a cursory glimpse at any given recipe eschews batter in favor of a sturdier, more reliable flour-and-egg dredge. Thanks to our new kitchen producer (Kendall Beach), we concocted a formula for batter that wouldn't bulk up, wouldn't brown too quickly, and wouldn't crack in the unforgiving oil. The results are annoyingly difficult but undeniably fantastic fried chicken, made in (what I imagine is) the Pollos Hermanos style! Recipe: https://web.archive.org/web/20200916171407/https://www.bingingwithbabish.com/recipes/pollos-hermanos-breaking-bad - Raspberry Danish from Ant Man & The WaspE36
Raspberry Danish from Ant Man & The WaspYes I know this one is a stretch. But Jess really loves raspberry danish you guys, and I wanted to make some for her. So, this week, we're using its brief product-placement-mention in Ant Man & The Wasp as an excuse to whip up batch after batch of this delectable dessert of Denmark. - Restaurant Wars from Steven UniverseE38
Restaurant Wars from Steven UniverseThis week, by virtue of some long fermentation times and triple-cooking methods, we're taking a look at the cheffy versions of frozen snacks served up at Steven Universe's Michelin-starred Beach City eatery. Can we make ketchup-stuffed french fries and cream cheese-stuffed pizza bagels worthy of a Michelin Star? Let's find out as we prematurely celebrate hitting 8 million subscribers! - Mississippi Queen from Regular ShowE39
Mississippi Queen from Regular ShowThis week we're celebrating 8 million subscribers with a tour of the office, a surprise kitten, and what's becoming a tradition for subscriber milestones: another death-defying food challenge from Regular Show. The Mississippi Queen is prepared, in detail, so we can recreate it with some accuracy - but steps must be taken to transform it into a hallucinogenic kids' show mindf*ck! Thank you so much for helping me reach the big 8!! - The Broodwich from Aqua Teen Hunger ForceE40
The Broodwich from Aqua Teen Hunger ForceThis week, to celebrate Halloween, I bend my no-fantasy-food-rule in favor of that most unholy of sandwiches, the Broodwich. It wasn't forged in darkness, it wasn't baked by Beelzebub - but it does have a sinful amount of meat, hand-beaten mayo, lots of sun dried tomatoes, and lettuce. BED OF EVIL AND LETTUCE! - Brie & Butter Baguettes from Twin PeaksE41
Brie & Butter Baguettes from Twin PeaksThis week we're headed back to Twin Peaks WA, but for once, not with murder on the mind. Instead, we're focusing on the food: brie and baguette sandwiches, fresh from Paris, furnished by an unhealthy relationship with a younger sibling. Brie and butter on a baguette isn't just a delicious-sounding alliteration - it's a classic French sandwich that actually lives up to the hype. Sometimes a few simple ingredients can come together to create something greater than the sum of their parts, and there are few finer examples than this comforting, indulgent mixture of fat and carbs. - The Liz Lemon from 30 RockE42
The Liz Lemon from 30 RockThis week, we conclude our (unintentional) sandwich trilogy with Liz Lemon’s innovative take on a classic Reuben, particularly her inspired inclusion of potato chips as a condiment. Grab your night cheese and get ready for a visit from MeatCat - can’t think of any other 30 Rock references? That’s a dealbreaker. - Omelette du Fromage from Dexter's LaboratoryE43
Omelette du Fromage from Dexter's LaboratoryToday, I'm given an excuse to (probably horrendously incorrectly) attempt some French - both the language and cuisine. An iconically challenging but ironically simple dish becomes the sole phrase in Dexter McPherson's normally-stacked vocabulary, the admittedly-seductive-sounding "omelette du fromage". Let's crack some eggs! - Macarons from The MandalorianE44
Macarons from The MandalorianThis week, the creator of The Mandalorian, the founding father of the MCU, the man/myth/legend himself, Jon Favreau joins us to discuss some recently-spotted blue macarons being snacked upon by The Child. What do they taste like? Are they an homage to blue milk? Can I get cast in the next Marvel movie, perhaps as a superhero with cooking powers? Only one way to find out. - Steak, Eggs and Gravy from TwisterE45
Steak, Eggs and Gravy from TwisterTwister did more than make me briefly go through a phase of wanting to be a storm chaser - it showed me that with a durable enough pickup truck, you could easily drive directly through a four-bedroom house. It also made my stomach growl when Aunt Meg busted out the country cooking in her bohemian Oklahoman homestead: ribeyes with fried sunny-side-up eggs, mountains of fluffy mashed potatoes, and a rightfully famous gravy. And homemade lemonade, shit, I forgot the lemonade. - Monica's Candy from FriendsE46
Monica's Candy from FriendsLittle is known about Monica Geller's addicting, social-norm-disrupting candy: it involves chocolate, it tastes like little drops of heaven, it's indescribable. Based off what I've observed in my frame-by-frame analysis, it appears to be chocolate-covered caramels, something I'm more than apt to make. But it involves tempering chocolate - will I survive? Yeah, probably - tempering chocolate sucks, but so long as you have a double boiler/an accurate thermometer/patience, anyone can do it! - Judy the Elf's Hot Cocoa from The Santa ClauseE47
Judy the Elf's Hot Cocoa from The Santa ClauseIn a Klingon-like transfer of power ritual, the conveniently-initialed Scott Calvin kills Santa Clause in front of his son, puts on the dead man's clothes, and takes over his role as the bringer of joy to children around the world. Peyote-trip-storyline aside, there's some pretty choice hot cocoa served to the killer by one of his ancient child servants: a recipe perfected for 1200 years. Can we do the same in our home kitchen? Not without creating some potentially explosive, extra chocolatey hazards! - Overnight Salad from SNLE48
Overnight Salad from SNLFrom Colon Blow to Taco Town to Shweddy Balls, SNL is known for its sometimes-temping, often-disgusting food parodies. Most pale in comparison, however, to the Overnight Salad: dripping with mid-century mayonnaise overdose, this send-up of 1950s American "cuisine" has been haunting me since its premiere last spring, and now finally it's here. Along with a practical version, because as it turns out, overnight salads are an actual thing for some reason. Don't forget the quarter (like I did)!