The food and travel docuseries Somebody Feed Phil is back for its eighth season on Netflix, solidifying its place as one of the streaming service’s longest-running documentary offerings. The program, hosted by Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal, continues its mission of exploring global cultures through the universal language of food. The series’ approach has garnered critical acclaim, including a 2022 Critics’ Choice Real TV Award for “Best Travel/Adventure Show,” a 2024 nomination in the same category, and a James Beard Award nomination. Rosenthal himself was named “Male Star of The Year” by the Critics’ Choice Real TV Awards in 2021. The new season follows the established format, with Rosenthal connecting with chefs, locals, and friends over meals in destinations around the world.
A Passport Stamped Across Continents
The eighth season expands the show’s global footprint with eight episodes, each running between 45 and 49 minutes. The itinerary is geographically diverse, taking viewers to nine locations: Amsterdam in the Netherlands; Boston, Massachusetts; the Basque Country of Spain, with a focus on San Sebastián; Tbilisi, Georgia; the Australian cities of Sydney and Adelaide; Manila in the Philippines; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Guatemala. This selection blends renowned culinary capitals with emerging food scenes, offering a broad portfolio of travel experiences.
Highlights From the Season’s Menu
In Las Vegas, the series stages an Everybody Loves Raymond reunion, with Ray Romano and Brad Garrett joining Rosenthal for a meal. The episode captures a moment of camaraderie as the three share a large steak, culminating in a ritual Rosenthal calls the “bone of peace.” Beyond the celebrity reunion, the episode makes a case for Las Vegas as an underrated culinary destination. Rosenthal argues that the city’s significant food culture extends beyond the well-trod Strip, highlighting the authentic immigrant communities that have established vibrant Chinatowns and Thai towns.
The Boston episode offers a comprehensive survey of the city’s dining landscape, framed by the local anticipation for the arrival of its first-ever MICHELIN Guide. Rosenthal’s tour includes North End institutions like Modern Pastry for cannoli and Neptune Oyster for its buttered lobster roll, as well as the historic Galley Diner in South Boston. The itinerary also features Comfort Kitchen in Dorchester for its jerk duck and several Cambridge spots, including La Royal, Verveine Cafe & Bakery, and Toscanini’s ice cream. The episode’s theme song, performed by the New England Conservatory-born band Lake Street Dive, adds another local connection.
A distinctly personal narrative drives the Guatemala episode. Rosenthal travels with Claudia, his family’s former nanny, on a trip back to her home country. He has called it one of his favorite episodes due to the personal connection. The journey focuses on modern interpretations of indigenous Guatemalan foods, which Rosenthal found to be a unique and surprising cuisine.
The season also features notable cultural encounters in other international cities. In Amsterdam, Rosenthal is joined by Bridgerton actress Claudia Jessie, where they discuss veganism while sampling zucchini flowers with a yellow curry cream. The Manila episode includes an appearance by Filipina actress and host Wilma Doesnt, and Rosenthal’s travels in the Philippines also took him to Tagaytay. These segments continue the show’s method of using local personalities as cultural guides. The itinerary is rounded out by visits to established food destinations, including San Sebastián, which Rosenthal calls a “culinary gem,” and Tbilisi, where he is guided by local chef Guram Baghdoshvili, as well as a two-episode exploration of Australia, covering both Sydney and Adelaide.
The Team Behind the Table
Somebody Feed Phil is produced by Lucky Bastards and a494. The executive production team includes Phil Rosenthal, his brother Rich Rosenthal, and John Bedolis for Lucky Bastards, with Christopher Collins and Lydia Tenaglia executive producing for a494.
The eighth season of Somebody Feed Phil, which consists of eight episodes, became available for streaming on the Netflix platform on June 18, 2025.
