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Man v. Food
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<p><i>Man v. Food</i> is an American <a href="/facts/Food_reality_television_series/Tfx8bcNF">food reality television series</a>. It premiered on December 3, 2008 on the <a href="/facts/Travel_Channel/fSXgsFse">Travel Channel</a>. The program was originally hosted by actor and food enthusiast <a href="/facts/Adam_Richman/twhnL5Nc">Adam Richman</a>. In each episode, Richman explores the "big food" offerings of a different American city before facing off against a pre-existing eating challenge at a local restaurant. The program airs in <a href="/facts/Television_syndication/kdDQIW1Y">syndication</a> at various times during the week. </p><p>Travel Channel revived the series in 2017, with <a href="/facts/Casey_Webb/CJRSGE3h">Casey Webb</a> replacing Richman as host, starting with the fifth season on August 7. The show moved to the <a href="/facts/Cooking_Channel/l9RxvcvF">Cooking Channel</a> for season eight, which premiered on July 2, 2019. </p>