Unwrapped, also known as Unwrapped with Marc Summers, 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. In February 2015, a revival series, Unwrapped 2.0, began airing; it's hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro.
Overview The show tapes segments with Marc Summers at many different locations across the country. Some host segment locations are: The Notz Landing Diner located in Golden, Colorado at the Heritage Square Amusement Park; The Drugstore in Pueblo, Colorado; locations within Elitch Gardens Amusement Park in Denver; and a specially built set at the Comcast Media Center near Denver.
The show is produced by the Colorado production company High Noon Productions for Food Network. Since 2006, new episodes of Unwrapped have been presented in high definition on Food Network HD.
Volume 1 of the show has been released to a three-DVD set.
Marc Silverstein hosted several 1-hour Unwrapped specials (later remade with Summers).
All seasons are available for streaming on Max as of August 2025.
Episodes
+Season 1 (21 Episodes)EpisodeTitleDescription1Party SnacksMarc Summers takes a closer look at party snacks.2Ice Cream ToppingsLearn about Bosco Chocolate Syrup, chocolate sprinkles, maraschino cherries, the perfect banana split, and the inventor of the smoosh-in.3French FriesLook at the history of the Idaho potato. Then visit one of the largest makers of fries and tater tots, taste some real Belgian fries in New York, tour the Heinz factory and sample Arby's curly fries.4HamburgersLearn the hamburger sandwich origins, explore the secrets of the big chains Wendy's, White Castle, and McDonald's. Take a pickle trip to a Vlasic Pickles factory. Visit the Louis' Lunch, the restaurant that claims to be the inventor of the hamburger.5Candy Bars6Movie Candy7Bubble Gum8Cookies9Chocolate Candy10Cereal11Crazy Drinks12Beer13Breakfast Food14Coffee15Frozen Novelties16Retro Candy17Peanut Butter18Lunchbox Treats19Lollipops20I Dare You Candy21Fruity Snacks +Season 2 (21 Episodes)EpisodeTitleDescription1Penny Candy2Melting Pot3Food Prizes4Fudge5Hot Stuff6Dessert in a Box7Movie Snacks8Pizza9Cocktails10Retro11Chocolate Covered12Energy Boosts13Stadium Snax14Carnivals Unwrapped15Minty Treats16Chewy Gooey Treats17Oldies bit Goodies18Chips20Sandwiches21Drive-Ins +Season 3 Episode Title1Midnight Snax2Vending Machines3Hidden Treasures4Fun and Games5Bizzaro Foods6Hold Everything7Quick Snax8Dips and Dippers9Soda Fountains10Mini Mouthfuls11Edibles12Crazy Colors13 Food Fanatics14TV Dinners15Weddings16Canned Food17Appetizers18Sugary Treats19Faux French
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