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Taste the Nation with Padma LakshmiTaste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi

In Taste the Nation, award winning cookbook author, host and executive producer Padma Lakshmi, takes audiences on a journey across America, exploring the rich and diverse food culture of various immigrant groups, seeking out the people who have so heavily shaped what American food is today. From indigenous communities to recent immigrant arrivals, Padma breaks bread with Americans across the nation to uncover the roots and relationship between our food, our humanity and our history - ultimately revealing stories that challenge notions of identity, belonging, and what it means to be American.more

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Episode 1

Blockbuster

Camille seeks out a permit for the neighborhood block party while Andrew asks an elusive neighbor to perform as the surprise musical guest; at Bubble Bae, Khia discovers new feelings for Mannix.

Episode 2

Heatwave

Camille and Andrew are invited to the new neighbors' pool but must cancel on Hudson first; at Bubble Bae, Khia paints a mural and seeks validation; Andrew struggles when Leo goes to overnight camp.

Episode 3

Carol the Conqueror

Andrew competes with his sister Carol; Camille worries about Ramesh dabbling in online dating; Khia enlists Leo's help with chores.

Episode 4

Let's Go to the Movies

Andrew and Khia play matchmaker for Sebastian; at work, Camille struggles with a firing spree; Ramesh helps Leo unclog his mind palace.

Episode 5

Independence Day

Andrew tests Leo's ability to walk to school alone; Camille takes a Khia bra shopping; Ramesh takes a stand at Bubble Bae when he learns he's not a regular customer.

Episode 6

First Date Date

Andrew and Camille relive their first date. Sam babysits Leo. Khia writes Mannix a card.

Episode 7

Phamily Matters

Andrew gets advice at Khia’s school. Camille caters an event. Cathy gets help with her taxes.

Episode 8

Raccoon Fever

A group of raccoons distracts Andrew from his school work; Camille and Barb team up to catch a graffiti bandit; Ramesh struggles to understand Khia's connection to Pride.

Episode 9

Li Xi

As they celebrate Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Andrew worries about his parents' relationship; Camille pitches her business to Andrew's mother; the kids get into trouble with their business startup.

Episode 10

Phamily Games Night

Andrew and Camille use game nights to help Hudson; Ramesh worries Barb doesn't think he's expressive enough; Khia plans a movie night for Mannix.

Episode 11

Forever Young

Determined to prove they're cool, Andrew and Camille have a night on the town; Leo helps Hudson face the music; Ramesh and Sebastian play backgammon.

Episode 12

This Is Your Day

Andrews brings together the neighborhood as his perfect graduation plans are threatened; Camille wants to quit her job; Khia gets bad news from Mannix.

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Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi

In Taste the Nation, award winning cookbook author, host and executive producer Padma Lakshmi, takes audiences on a journey across America, exploring the rich and diverse food culture of various immigrant groups, seeking out the people who have so heavily shaped what American food is today. From indigenous communities to recent immigrant arrivals, Padma breaks bread with Americans across the nation to uncover the roots and relationship between our food, our humanity and our history - ultimately revealing stories that challenge notions of identity, belonging, and what it means to be American.

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