Metropolis Episodes
Manhattan
Showcasing some of the best restaurants, bars and famous landmarks in modern Manhattan. See what it took to make this small island in New York’s harbor define the term metropolis.
Paris
Travel Channel stars reveal Paris as you've never seen it. How did baguettes cause the French Revolution, which in turn led to the celebrity chef? How did a pharmacist invent French fries?
London
Travel Channel stars reveal London as you've never seen it. How did a small Roman outpost become the center of the world? See how trains created its signature street food and how caffeine addiction brought about the stock market.
Rome
Travel Channel stars reveal Rome as you've never seen it before. How did secret ingredients and an ancient recipe build the first metropolis? Also, learn how American GIs helped create an iconic pasta dish.
San Francisco
San Francisco boasts some of America's most famous foods and landmarks. Stunning graphics, re-enactments and celebrities reveal how a diverse population overcame disaster to transform a Spanish port into a tech and cultural capital.
New Orleans
Travel Channel stars reveal New Orleans as you've never seen it. How did a swampland become the wealthiest port in America? How did steamboats create a southern Sin City, and how did streetcars bring about po' boys?
