Food Detectives

Season 1

Food Detectives was a food science show hosted by Ted Allen that aired in North America on Food Network. Ted Allen, backed by research conducted by Popular Science magazine, investigates food-related beliefs, such as the validity of the five-second rule or the effectiveness of ginger to relieve motion sickness. In addition to support from scientists such as molecular biologist Dr. Adam Ruben and Popular Science staff members, Allen is assisted on-screen by a group of so-called "Food Techs," often-silent assistants who are the participants in simple experiments exploring food-related myths, beliefs, practices, and folkways.
Where to Watch Season 1
11 Episodes
  • The 5-Second Rule
    E1
    The 5-Second RuleEpisode 1
  • Double Dippers
    E2
    Double DippersEpisode 2
  • Brain Freeze
    E3
    Brain FreezeEpisode 3
  • Swallowing Gum
    E4
    Swallowing GumEpisode 4
  • Sleepy Turkey
    E5
    Sleepy TurkeyEpisode 5
  • The Poppy Seed Drug Test
    E6
    The Poppy Seed Drug TestEpisode 6
  • Hangover Cures
    E7
    Hangover CuresEpisode 7
  • Dirty Bar Snacks
    E8
    Dirty Bar SnacksEpisode 8
  • Heartburn Remedies
    E9
    Heartburn RemediesEpisode 9
  • Spicy Foods and Sleepless Nights
    E10
    Spicy Foods and Sleepless NightsEpisode 10
  • Food Mysteries
    E11
    Food MysteriesEpisode 11
Cast of Season 1
  • Ted Allen
 
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