The Food That Built America
TVPG
Cooking
History
Documentary
The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America.
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, May 5
Lines in the Sand
Season 1 • Episode 1
A revolution takes place on the backs of visionary entrepreneurs of industry.
Sunday, May 5
Best Served Cold
Season 1 • Episode 2
A new breed of innovator rises up to expand American industry and push the limits of new technology.
Sunday, May 5
The Spoils of War
Season 2 • Episode 17
The stories behind major food titans in America like Henry Heinz and Milton Hershey.
Sunday, May 12
Supermarket Sweep
Season 4 • Episode 13
Bernard Kroger and another upstart grocer help invent the modern supermarket.
Sunday, May 12
Candy Revolution
Season 4 • Episode 4
Sunday, May 12
The Beef Is On
Season 3 • Episode 7
The new owners identify a rising star within the organization: Dave Thomas.
Sunday, May 12
Cookie Wars
Season 2 • Episode 7
Adolphus Green created one of the most iconic cookie and cracker companies in history.
Sunday, May 12
The TV Dinner
Season 2 • Episode 10
Gilbert Swanson inherits his father's frozen turkey company and partners with a food chemist.
Sunday, May 12
Ice Cream Revolution
Season 5 • Episode 2
An entrepreneur comes up with the idea to mix name brand candy into high-quality ice cream.
Sunday, May 12
Submarine Warfare
Season 3 • Episode 1
High school friends are quickly met with fierce competition in a battle of submarine sandwich shops.
Sunday, May 12
Holiday Treats
Season 4 • Episode 2
The top-selling candy days of the year revolve around Easter, Valentine's Day and Halloween.
Monday, May 13
Holiday Treats
Season 4 • Episode 2
The top-selling candy days of the year revolve around Easter, Valentine's Day and Halloween.
