The BEST episodes of Unwrapped season 2
Every episode of Unwrapped season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Unwrapped season 2!
Ever wondered where the tiny marshmallows in your breakfast cereal came from? Have we got a show for you! Each week, Unwrapped uncovers behind-the-scenes details on classic American food, from peanut butter and chocolate syrup to French fries and bubblegum. Join host Marc Summers as he explores the test kitchens and the secrets behind lunch box treats, soda pop, movie candy, and more. Unwrapped--the show for everyone who's ever worn a pair of wax lips. Specials run times are 60 minutes.
#1 - Dessert in a Box
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2002
Marc Summers opens the secrets behind the easiest desserts with the history behind Jell-o, how Duncan Hines develops new cakes, visit the Jiffy factory & see how Mrs. Smith makes their pies with the secrets to making them seem like homemade.
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#2 - Penny Candy Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/12/2002
Visit the days of penny candy. Check out an old-time candy store right in the heart of NYC. Witness the creation of lollipops and Squirrel Nut Zippers, and learn the twists that go into Barber Pole Candies. Plus, find out the history behind Brach's.
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#3 - Food Prizes
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/4/2002
Dig deep into the cereal box to reveal the history of the Cereal and candy Premiums, collecting Welch's Jelly Jars, visit the Cracker Jack Convention and the McDonald's Collectible Convention & unwrap the Mallo Cup gold coin promotion.
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#4 - Melting Pot
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2002
Marc looks at the foreign foods that have become American favorites. Witness a matzo ball eating contest, find out what gives wasabi its kick, and cool off with a refreshing look at Italian ice. Discover the secrets to churros and blintzes.
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#5 - Stadium Snax Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/14/2002
It's your ticket behind-the-scenes of Super Pretzels, Cracker Jack, and the Hamburger Hall of Fame. Plus, discover some rare candy classics from ballgames of yesteryear. And check out what is stepping up to the plates at ballparks today.
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#6 - Cheez
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/30/2002
Host Marc Summers is taking an inside look at the fun side of fromage. See the making of classic cheesy snacks - - like Cheese Doodles, Cheese Popcorn and orange Cheese Crackers. Plus, learn the story behind Velveeta, Cheese Whiz and EZ Cheese.
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#7 - Retro Treats Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/7/2002
Join Host Marc Summers as he unwraps some classic retro treats. Visit a restaurant specializing in cuisine you remember as a kid, find out how candy buttons are made, and the secrets behind Screaming Yellow Zonkers.
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#8 - Sandwiches Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/30/2002
Join Host Marc Summers as he reveals the secrets stuffed into sandwiches. See the making of Ice Cream Sandwiches, snack-size sandwich cakes, sandwich crackers, and sandwich cookies. Plus, learn the history of Subway and check out a condiment contest.
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#9 - Fudge Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/10/2003
Marc Summers dives into the decadent world of fudge. Watch the making of frozen fudge bars, fudge brownies and Hot Fudge. Take a nostalgic look at fudge right from New Jersey's boardwalk, and wrangle some animal crackers with a new fudgey coating.
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#11 - Energy Boosts
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/23/2002
Marc Summers is full of energy. Find out the secrets behind Powerbar, and the many ways trail mix gets mixed up. Look at juice to find out what kinds of kick get added in. Plus, visit the Gatorate lab to learn about the science of sweat.
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#12 - Oldies But Goodies
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/26/2002
Marc Summers explores the candy of yesteryear. From Boston Baked Beans to Root Beer Barrels to Charms, take an inside look at how these are made. Learn the history of the Clark Bar. Check out an amazing collection of candy spanning a century.
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#14 - Chewy Gooey Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/9/2002
Join host Marc Summers as he bites into the stories behind caramels and nougats. Plus, take a trip down memory lane with an inside look at Abba Zabba candy bars and Sugar Daddies, and find out the secrets to making Trident.
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#15 - Minty Treats Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/5/2002
Find out how Starlight Mints get their classic red and white pattern. Learn the history of Mint Patties and Mint Pearles. Watch as minty taffy is stretched to perfection, and see what gives mint chocolate chip ice cream its punch.
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#16 - Pizza Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/24/2002
Take a cross-country pizzeria tour from the first pizzeria in America locate in NY to the "windy city" for a look at what makes a pizza "Chicago-style". And visit the California Pizza Kitchen & Find out how your pizza can be "designer" as we learn the secrets behind flavored frozen dough.
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#17 - Drive-Ins Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 6/3/2002
Put it in park and watch as Marc Summers reveals the history of the drive-in. From quirky car hop stops to the very first drive-in that is still operating today Motor on down to the Varsity drive-in & a look at drive-in movie intermission ads.
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#18 - Carnival Food Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/17/2002
Marc Summers takes a look at Carnival Food from what it takes to be a cotton candy craftsman to secret behinds Auntie Anne's twisted pretzels. Plus learn how salt-water taffy is concocted at the Atlantic City Boardwalk and a trip to the Funnel Cake factory.
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#19 - Movie Snax Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/10/2002
Get the inside information on theater concessions with a look at a machine that will pop the perfect kernel, chocolate-covered raisins, the world of M&M collectibles, and much more.
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#20 - Hot Stuff Unwrapped
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/8/2002
Host Marc Summers reveals how spicy foods pack their punch. Find out the secrets of Mr. & Mrs. T's Bloody Mary mix, take a trip to see how scorching sauces are made. Finally, a chocolate cowgirl with a kick and a sugary ball of fire. Can you stand it?
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