Counting down eight great restaurants serving up hometown heroes in America.

Finding the best Mexican crowd-pleasers from a Peking duck taco to brisket enchiladas.

Eating your way through the Wisconsin Sate Fair and the State Fair of Texas.

From a smoky bacon breakfast bowl to super-saucy barbecued ribs, Southern-inspired spots crush country cooking across the United States.

The nation's most crave-worthy combinations are highlighted, from hearty biscuits and gravy and deliciously sinful macaroni and cheese to carb-happy spaghetti and meatballs and crispy fish and chips.

The country's choicest chicken dishes are highlighted; whether it's fried to golden perfection, smothered in gravy, stuffed in a taco, or topping a mound of crispy fries, chicken is one of the most versatile meats on the planet.

Pizza that goes beyond pepperoni; great eight pizzerias from all over the country with pies that defy expectations.

Sampling the best of the Midwest at the Minnesota State Fair.

Counting down eight great places that put a creative spin on this classic combo.

Counting down the top eight places serving up the extra-cheesiest delights in the nation.

The eight greatest places for BBQ bliss.

Finding eight great places for midnight munchies since bar food has made great leaps forward in recent years.

Finding the eight greatest chicken dishes from California to Virginia.

Finding America's eight greatest chicken dishes from California to Virginia.

The search for super sandwiches at the eight greatest places around the country.

Diners make mouthwatering memories at monumental sites, from sandwiches stacked with international flavors across the street from the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to silky, sweet ice cream sundaes near Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

Restaurants serve up dishes that have stood the test of time and provide soul-satisfying experiences, from chocolate egg creams at a 1950s soda fountain in New York City to a San Francisco bakery re-imagining Old World confections.

Diners pull over and fill up on gourmet delights at these road-food hot spots across the country, from classic burgers and frosty root beer floats right off of Route 61 in Louisiana to fish and chips on the Pacific Coast Highway.

Pizzerias share their most delicious spins on America's favorite pie, from a family-run institution in Chicago specializing in stuffed pizzas to a one-of-a-kind pizza palace slinging outrageous dessert pizzas.

Pumped-up portions from across the country that deliver on decadence, from a colossal 30-pound taco pizza in Atlantic City, N.J., to a towering mountain of meat in Seattle.

Succulent, savory and spectacular seafood, including lobster at a Jersey Shore eatery where fishing boats tie up next to the tables, legendary seafood stew in San Diego and deep-fried stuffed crab in Baltimore.

Possessed by a strong curiosity and, apparently, an even stronger digestive system, host Andrew Zimmern (a chef and food writer by trade) traverses the world in pursuit of unusual regional delicacies and startling native "delights" on the menu, as he tries to ferret out the weirdest foods a location has to offer -- possibly including ferret, actually. In addition to vivid descriptions of the taste and texture of the foods he discovers, Zimmern also provides a short history of each dish. Some of the locales Zimmern has traveled to include Ecuador, Taiwan, Iceland and Minnesota (because not all "unique" foods are found in exotic locations).

In one of the most popular series in Travel Channel's history, actor Casey Webb -- assuming the mantle from original host Adam Richman -- travels across America to sample some iconic regional dishes and take on some daunting food challenges, such as attacking a pitcher-sized bloody mary garnished with a whole fried chicken, tucking into a four-and-a-half-pound Reuben sandwich, and a choice between taking on a 151-ounce milkshake, an eight-pound sloppy joe or eating six habanero ghost chili wings. Talk about the big, the bad or the burn!

The tastiest dishes in the most legendary and undiscovered hot spots in the world are explored.

With roadside diners, vintage drive-ins and out-of-the-way "dives" enjoying a resurgence of hipness among foodies, host Guy Fieri travels across America in search of some of the best "greasy spoon" eateries. The restaurants that Guy visits are usually well-known among locals and other people in the region. While at each location, Fieri talks to the staff as well as the customers to get their thoughts on the food. Many episodes feature eateries that are connected by a common thread, such as burgers or comfort foods.

Bad-boy chef and best-selling author Anthony Bourdain hits both familiar culinary hotspots and out-of-the-way gems in his global quest for the ultimate dining experience. Along the way, Bourdain offers his perspective on both the food and the local customs he comes across in his travels.

Actor/adventurer Jack Maxwell learned a lot working in South Boston bars, and one lesson stood out: Enjoy a couple of drinks with a stranger, and the whole world opens up. Those experiences inspired "Booze Traveler," which follows Maxwell to various countries to quench his curiosity about what people drink, why, and the tales it prompts. In Armenia, Belize, Lithuania, Mongolia, Nepal and elsewhere, Maxwell learns its intoxicating traditions, meets with locals, joins in activities, and even helps with the alcohol-making process. He finds a unique drink, makes friends and shares stories in each spot.

During a lifelong quest to experience the most unique, traditional fare in cities around the world, chef/TV personality Andrew Zimmern has traveled nearly everywhere while eating almost anything along the way. From iconic restaurants to off-the-beaten-path markets and shops, Zimmern reveals his best-of itinerary -- his personal picks for dishes and food experiences so delicious that they're unforgettable. Each half-hour episode finds the host visiting a different city, serving as the viewers' guide while he recounts personal food memories, shares the culinary history of each location, and shows what to eat and where to find it.

This show takes viewers on a tour across the U.S. to visit mysterious and spooky paranormal hot spots. Locations vary from world-famous businesses to humble homes, each with its share of ghost sightings and unexplainable phenomena. Notable sites profiled in the series include the Liar's Club in Chicago, the Shanghai Tunnels below Portland, Ore., and the Stanley Hotel in Colorado, which provided inspiration for Stephen King's "The Shining."

Intrigued by legendary mysteries and driven by curiosity, Josh Gates is on a mission for answers. "Exhibition Unknown" chronicles his global adventures as he investigates iconic unsolved events, lost cities, buried treasures and other puzzling stories. Armed with a degree in archaeology, a quick wit and a thirst for action, Gates investigates recent developments before embarking on a detailed exploration. Whether he's trekking through Fiji in search of Amelia Earhart's remains or diving the deep seas of Panama to locate Captain Morgan's pirate ship, Gates' roughshod expeditions lead him one step closer to the truth.

The extraordinary, often bizarre treasures housed in America's museums represent wondrous chapters in history, but a physical display can tell only part of their story. Behind each artifact are amazing tales and secrets to be revealed -- tales sometimes brimming with scandal, mystery, murder and intrigue. In "Mysteries at the Museum," host Don Wildman visits a wide variety of museums across the United States, taking viewers on a sometimes shocking tour of America's past by re-examining what's been left behind. Interviews, archival footage and re-enactments bring to life the artifacts' enduring mysteries, some that have never been told before on television.