Anthony Bourdain: The Layover
Series Overview
The Layover is a travel and food show on the Travel Channel hosted by Anthony Bourdain. The show premiered on November 21, 2011 in an episode based on Singapore. The format and the content of the show are based on what a traveler can do, eat, visit and enjoy within 24 to 48 hours in a city. Each episode starts with the host landing at the city, with the clock starting the countdown until the time that he will leave the city. As a seasoned traveler, he meets up with locals and explores the city in and out, within matters of hours, both the touristy way and the local way. On February 15, 2012, Travel Channel renewed the show for the 2012/2013 season, selecting November 19, 2012 for the second season premiere; featured cities for the season include Atlanta, Chicago, Dublin, New Orleans, Paris, Philadelphia, São Paulo, Seattle, Toronto, and Taipei.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 20 Episodes
42 min per episode
2011 – 2013
Premiered: Mon, Nov 21, 2011
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 10: “Seattle”
Who doesn't love a layover in Seattle? Bourdain indulges in runny and smelly cheeses at Calf and Kid, checks out the aerial view of the city from a seaplane and gets a not-so-family-friendly tour of Seattle's historical underbelly.
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The Layover - Season 1 - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-07
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18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.
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18+ Restricted to Adults.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is Anthony Bourdain: The Layover about?
The Layover is a travel and food show on the Travel Channel hosted by Anthony Bourdain. The show premiered on November 21, 2011 in an episode based on Singapore. The format and the content of the show are based on what a traveler can do, eat, visit and enjoy within 24 to 48 hours in a city. Each episode starts with the host landing at the city, with the clock starting the countdown until the time that he will leave the city. As a seasoned traveler, he meets up with locals and explores the city in and out, within matters of hours, both the touristy way and the local way. On February 15, 2012, Travel Channel renewed the show for the 2012/2013 season, selecting November 19, 2012 for the second season premiere; featured cities for the season include Atlanta, Chicago, Dublin, New Orleans, Paris, Philadelphia, São Paulo, Seattle, Toronto, and Taipei.
How many seasons does Anthony Bourdain: The Layover have?
Anthony Bourdain: The Layover comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Anthony Bourdain: The Layover?
Key cast members in Anthony Bourdain: The Layover include Anthony Bourdain.
Who created or directed Anthony Bourdain: The Layover?
Anthony Bourdain: The Layover was developed and directed by Not specified.