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$40 a Day

Series Overview

$40 a Day is a Food Network show hosted by Rachael Ray. In each episode, Rachael takes a one-day trip to an American, Canadian, or European city with only US$40 to spend on food. While touring the city, she finds restaurants to go to, and usually manages to fit three meals and some sort of snack or after-dinner drink into her small budget. The show premiered on April 1, 2002, some five months after the debut of 30 Minute Meals, making it her second Food Network show. Production is currently on hiatus. Clips are sometimes used in Ray's later series, Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels. Another Food Network series, Giada's Weekend Getaways starring Giada De Laurentiis, is similar in format. The show is currently being rerun on The Travel Channel.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
Food Network
Episodes & Seasons

4 Seasons • 76 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

2002 – 2005

Premiered: Wed, Apr 24, 2002

Created By
Rachael RayRachael Ray

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Aug 12, 2005

Season 4, Episode 12: “Antigua”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Rachael Ray

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Frequently Asked Questions About $40 a Day

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What is $40 a Day about?

$40 a Day is a Food Network show hosted by Rachael Ray. In each episode, Rachael takes a one-day trip to an American, Canadian, or European city with only US$40 to spend on food. While touring the city, she finds restaurants to go to, and usually manages to fit three meals and some sort of snack or after-dinner drink into her small budget. The show premiered on April 1, 2002, some five months after the debut of 30 Minute Meals, making it her second Food Network show. Production is currently on hiatus. Clips are sometimes used in Ray's later series, Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels. Another Food Network series, Giada's Weekend Getaways starring Giada De Laurentiis, is similar in format. The show is currently being rerun on The Travel Channel.

How many seasons does $40 a Day have?

$40 a Day comprises 4 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in $40 a Day?

Key cast members in $40 a Day include Rachael Ray.

Who created or directed $40 a Day?

$40 a Day was developed and directed by Rachael Ray.