Chet Garner as Self - Host

Episodes 178

Bastrop, TX

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October 15, 200930m
1x2

Chet travels to Bastrop to conquer the mighty Colorado River, a mighty chicken fried steak, and Chet's mighty beard. But, I hope you brought your pool stick, as there may be a brawl ahead.

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Waco, TX

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October 18, 200930m
1x1

In the premiere of The Daytripper, Chet travels to Waco, Texas; home of Baylor University, Dr. Pepper, and exceptional mountain biking right in the middle of the city. If you thought Waco wasn't worth the trip, better think again.

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Burnet, TX

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October 22, 200930m
1x3

Chet travels to Burnet, Texas, from the high cliffs above Inks Lake to the depths of Longhorn Cavern, and some delicious Bar-B-Q and Tex Mex in between.

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Luling to Shiner, TX

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October 29, 200930m
1x4

Chet travels to Luling, Texas to sample some of Texas's best Bar-B-Q and watermelon, followed by a visit to Shiner's famous brewery to wash it all down.

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Fredericksburg, TX

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Season Finale
November 4, 200930m
1x5

Chet travels to Fredericksburg, Texas--the land of German food, wineries, boutique shopping, and rock climbing. All in one day's time.

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Brenham, TX

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October 21, 201030m
2x1

In the premiere episode for Season Two, The Daytripper heads to Brenham, Texas to visit the home of Blue Bell ice cream, eat a 100 dollar hamburger, take a bike ride around Lake Sommerville, and get a history lesson on the birthplace of Texas, Washington-on-the-Brazos.

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Natural Bridge to Canyon Lake, TX

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October 28, 201030m
2x2

The Daytripper heads to Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch and Caverns then to Canyon Lake to wash off and find some Tex Mex for dinner.

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Lockhart, TX

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November 4, 201030m
2x3

Chet travels to Lockhart, TX to sample the four big bbq joints, Smitty's, Kreuz, Black's, and Chisholm Trail.

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Wimberley, TX

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November 10, 201030m
2x4

Chet travels to Wimberley, TX and visits Mount Baldy, the Gourmet Tamale Kitchen, Wimberley Glassworks, the Devil's Backbone, Blue Hole swimming hole, Brewster's Pizza, and the Corral Theater. Yee Haw!

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Beaumont, TX

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November 19, 201030m
2x5

Chet travels to Beaumont, he visits a model boomtown, the largest working fire hydrant in the world, jason's deli, he canoes, feeds alligators, and eats crawfish.

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Bryan-College Station, TX

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May 19, 201130m
2x6

Chet travels to Aggieland. He visits Texas A & M, Holick's boots, Layne's, the George Bush Library & Museum, North Gate, the Dixie Chicken, the Messina Hof Winery, Lake Bryan to mountain bike, and Chicken Oil Co.

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Llano, TX and Lake Buchanan

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May 26, 201130m
2x7

Chet daytrips to Llano, TX. He visits the historic jail with the Mayor, Cooper's Pit Bar-B-Que, Enchanted Rocks & Jewelry, Baby Head Cemetery, goes Llanite hunting on the Llano River, bald eagle watching, sails on a Lake Buchanan river cruise, and grabs a glass of local wine at the Canyon of the Eagles.

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Galveston, TX

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June 2, 201130m
2x8

Chet travels to Galveston, TX. He heads to the beach, tries skim boarding, eats Shrimp 'N Stuff, goes sightseeing on the Galveston Harbor Tour, visits the historic district, the Texas Seaport Museum, and Moody Gardens.

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Mineral Wells, TX

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June 9, 201130m
2x9

Chet travels to Mineral Wells, TX. He goes rock climbing at Penitentiary Hollow, stops at Dee's Hometown Diner, tours Famous Mineral Water Company, goes to the National Vietnam War Museum, and Fort Walters Helicopter base. After these, he explores Clark Gardens and the Mineral Wells Fossil Park. Finally, he heads to Mary's Cafe in Strawn, TX where he feasts on their legendary chicken fried steak.

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South Austin, TX

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Season Finale
June 23, 201130m
2x10

Chet travels to Austin, TX. He explores the unique places that "Keep Austin Weird." Chet tries some of the popular, local, food trailers. He then visits Zilker Park where he takes a dive in Barton Springs. His night ends at the Broken Spoke dance hall, known for its cold beer, good whiskey, and good lookin girls. Chet agrees that Austin may be weird, but aren't we all?

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Fort Worth, TX

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October 27, 201130m
3x1

Chet heads to "cowtown" to visit the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, take a horseback ride, visit their art museums, and attend the Stockyards Rodeo.

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Huntsville, TX

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November 3, 201130m
3x2

Chet heads to Huntsville to explore the history of Texas Founder Sam Houston, visit the Texas Prison Museum, and go SCUBA diving in the piney woods.

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Smithville, TX

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November 9, 201130m
3x3

Chet heads to Smithville! He bikes from Bastrop State Park to Buescher State Park, he eats some BBQ, visits a famous paper doll artist, and travels to an Automotive History Museum.

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Spicewood, TX

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November 16, 201130m
3x4

Chet travels to Spicewood to sip some coffee, swim in Krause Springs, go ziplining through the trees, and eat some delicious BBQ.

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Goliad, TX

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November 30, 201130m
3x5

Chet heads to Goliad to visit the location of the famous Goliad Massacre, take a canoe ride, and eat some award winning soup and delicious Tex Mex.

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South Padre Island, TX

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May 9, 201230m
3x6

Chet heads south to spend the day on island time. He hits the sand with a hands-on sand castle lesson from a local artist, takes a snorkeling expedition, visits the sea turtles at the local rescue center and indulges in the edible side of the island.

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Jefferson, TX

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May 16, 201230m
3x7

Chet heads to Jefferson to explore its port-city history, visit a haunted house, and take a guided tour of Caddo Lake.

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Killeen, TX

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May 24, 201230m
3x8

Chet heads to Killeen to visit the military base Fort Hood, play a heated game of paintball, eat authentic Hawaiian cuisine and tasty BBQ.

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Marfa, TX

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May 31, 201230m
3x9

Chet heads to Marfa to tour its famous art galleries, go for a ride on a glider, and see the Marfa lights.

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Return to Bastrop, TX

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Season Finale
June 21, 201230m
3x10

Chet returns to Bastrop to talk with locals about the wildfires and visit the Lost Pines in recovery.

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Kemah, TX

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October 11, 201230m
4x1

Chet heads to Bay Area Houston to visit NASA, eat a hoagie and fried shrimp, go birding on Armand Bayou and visit the Kemah Boardwalk.

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Stephenville, TX

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October 18, 201230m
4x2

Chet heads to the “Cowboy Capital of the World”, visits Dublin Bottling Works, sees some barrel racing at Lone Star Arena and polishes it off with chicken fried steak.

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La Grange, TX

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October 25, 201230m
4x3

Chet goes on the "best little day trip in Texas" to paddle the Colorado River, explore Texas Czech culture, eat at a 100 year old BBQ joint, and enjoy some kolaches from Hruska's.

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Denton, TX

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November 1, 201230m
4x4

Chet races to the Texas Motor Speedway, explores Denton's historic square and independent music culture, and eats a "Hell" Burger that is appropriately named.

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Dripping Springs, TX

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November 8, 201230m
4x5

Chet heads to the “Gateway to the Hill Country” to visit one of the most stunning swimming holes in the world, tour a pristine grotto protected from human hands and do some rock climbing at a once private ranch turned public outdoor playground.

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Van Horn, TX

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November 15, 201230m
4x6

Chet heads west to visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park and climbs Guadalupe Peak, the tallest peak in Texas. He also explores the history and Mexican food of this west Texas town.

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Corpus Christi, TX

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May 2, 201330m
4x7

Chet heads to the Texas coast to tour an aircraft carrier, walk aboard Columbus's ships, and learn about Texas's one-of-a-kind surfing culture, including Chet's own attempt at kite surfing.

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Nacogdoches, TX

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May 9, 201330m
4x8

Chet heads to "Nac" the oldest town in Texas. He explores history and eats great food.

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San Antonio, TX

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May 16, 201330m
4x9

Chet heads to one of Texas's largest cities to explore its amazing missions not called "The Alamo" and to explore the artistic and German area known as Southtown.

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Fort Davis, TX

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May 23, 201330m
4x10

Chet heads to West Texas to visit the Davis Mountains and explore the U.S. Fort that helped settle this vast desert. Chet visits a broom-maker, a rattlesnake museum, and gets a one-of-a-kind view of the stars at the McDonald Observatory.

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Kingsland, TX

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May 30, 201330m
4x11

Chet heads to the Hill Country to pick grapes at a winery, go swimming and boating on a scenic lake, and enjoy Italian food on a hillside below a big Texas sunset.

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Amarillo, TX

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June 6, 201330m
4x12

Chet heads to the Texas panhandle to visit the historic stockyards, see a cattle auction, view a ranch made for Cadillacs, and attempt to eat the legendary “free” 72oz steak.

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Georgetown, TX

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Season Finale
June 20, 201330m
4x13

Chet explores Williamson County, including its historic square and the “oldest University in Texas.” He also walks on a high wire, dives in a swimming hole, and eats modern Mexican at a local establishment.

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El Paso, TX

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October 2, 201330m
5x1

Chet heads to El Paso, Texas to explore the history, culture, and food of this Tex-Mex town.

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Johnson City, TX

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October 9, 201330m
5x2

Chet heads to the hometown of President Lyndon B. Johnson to explore his roots, along with stops for food, culture, and outdoors.

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San Marcos, TX

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October 16, 201330m
5x3

Chet heads to San Marcos to explore its river by boat, kayak, and tube, with stops at Paper Bear, Rhea’s Ice Cream, Texas State University, and much more.

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Houston, TX

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October 23, 201330m
5x4

Chet travels to the "Bayou City" to hop amongst its neighborhoods. He starts with an Asian market and dim sum in Houston's Chinatown, follows it up with dinosaurs and parks in the Museum District, and finishes up in Houston's Montrose area, full of art, culture, and delicious food.

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Spooky, TX

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October 30, 201330m
5x5

Spooky destinations are spotlighted, including the Grove in Jefferson; Presidio La Bahia in Goliad; and San Antonio's "ghost tracks."

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Arlington, TX

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April 1, 201430m
5x6

A visit to Arlington, Texas, stops in the home of the Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium; the International Bowling Hall of Fame; River Legacy Park; J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill; and Mariano's Mexican Restaurant, which is the birthplace of the frozen margarita machine. Also: a Texas Rangers game.

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Abilene, TX

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May 8, 201430m
5x7

Chet heads to Abilene to explore the history of the wild Texas frontier. He visits the world-class museum “Frontier, TX,” Fort Phantom Hill and the Buffalo Gap Historic Village. Chet eats along the way at Vleta’s candy, making peanut brittle in Abilene for 100 years, Abi-Haus for a local, scratch made lunch, and then Perini Ranch Steakhouse for a prime rib dinner.

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Lufkin, TX

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May 15, 201430m
5x8

Chet heads to Lufkin to explore the Texas Piney Woods and one of Texas's four National Forests. He paddles the Neches River, hikes beneath the towering pines, and visits the Texas Forestry Museum to learn the history of the people who lived here.

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Mason, TX

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May 22, 201430m
5x9

Chet heads to Mason: the “Gem of the Hill Country.” As the only place in Texas to find topaz, the state gem, Chet learns about it from some local experts, sees the largest topaz in North America, and then goes hunting for his own treasure. He explores the interesting history of town, including the namesake Fort Mason, the HooDoo Wars and more.

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Orange, TX

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Season Finale
May 29, 201430m
5x10

Chet heads to Orange to explore the swamps and waterways of this town on the Louisiana border. He visits the amazing Stark House and Stark Museum, then explores nature at Shangri-La Botanical Garden and with an airboat ride through the bayou looking for alligators. To eat, Chet visits the Old Orange Cafe, a modern cafe in an old dairy building and then at Robert’s Steakhouse.

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State Fair of Texas

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October 2, 201430m
6x1

Chet heads to the State Fair of Texas to explore its history, excitement and food. He hangs out with Big Tex (the fair’s 55-foot tall mascot), sees some prize-winning steers and ostrich races in the Livestock Exhibit, and explores the park’s diverse fried food, including fried butter, fried thanksgiving dinner and the original “Corny Dog.”

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Marble Falls, TX

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October 9, 201430m
6x2

Chet heads to the Marble Falls to explore its art, adventure and cuisine. He visits the Pogue Foundry to learn about bronze sculptures, peers into historic “Dead Man’s Hole” and then pushes his adrenaline levels on an ATV, a stand-up paddleboard and a hang glider. Along the way he finds time for smoked fajitas, a brew-pub bison burger and pie happy hour.

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Lubbock, TX

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October 16, 201430m
6x3

Chet heads to Lubbock and explores the Texas High Plains. After a trip through Texas Tech University and its traditions, Chet eats fried cheese and calzones at a few local hangouts, and then dives into history at the Buddy Holly Center and the world-class archeology site Lubbock Lake Landmark.

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Port Lavaca, TX

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October 23, 201430m
6x4

Chet heads to Port Lavaca on Matagorda Bay to dive into its coastal food and lifestyle. He goes fishing in the bay waters, bikes to a historic cast-iron lighthouse and explores the lost port city of Indianola where French explorer La Salle first set foot in Texas.

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Grapevine, TX

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October 30, 201430m
6x5

Chet heads to Grapevine, the “Christmas Capital of Texas” to catch the spirit of the season. He visits main street to eat at a French bakery, tours a winery, sees amazing sculptures of ice at the Gaylord Texan and finishes it off on the historic railroad bound for the North Pole.

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Athens, TX

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February 5, 201530m
6x6

Chet heads to East Texas to the town that invented the hamburger. He visits the Texas Freshwater Fishery Center holding multiple state record fish and placing over a million large mouth bass into Texas water every year. He finishes off the day zip lining through the pines and eating the tastiest pizza in town.

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Baytown, TX

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February 12, 201530m
6x7

Chet heads to the San Jacinto Battlefield where Texas won its independence. He experiences the renaissance of Baytown’s historic district including visits to a coffee bar and an artist painting every fallen soldier from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. After enjoying some southern soul food, Chet explores the brackish waters of the bay and visits Battleship Texas, which fought in both World Wars.

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Kingsville, TX

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February 19, 201530m
6x8

Chet heads to the home of the King Ranch covering approximately 1,300 square miles of South Texas. He explores downtown Kingsville eating at an old pharmacy and soda fountain, then heads to the King Ranch for a history and birding tour of the sprawling South Texas prairie. To polish off the day, Chet dines at the historic King’s Inn seafood restaurant.

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Round Rock, TX

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May 2, 201530m
6x9

Chet heads to the “Sports Capital of Texas.” He eats a Texas-sized donut, takes a beekeeping class from Round Rock Honey and then explores the history of town on Hairy Man Road and Main Street, where outlaw Sam Bass faced his final shootout. He finishes up the day cheering for the home AAA baseball team, the Round Rock Express.

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Monahans, TX

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May 9, 201530m
6x10

Chet heads to West Texas and sleds down Monahans’s Sahara-like sand dunes. In town he finds Texas BBQ, culinary masterpieces and history at a local museum built around an oil pit that could hold over a million barrels of Texas tea. He heads up the road to a museum in Roy Orbison’s hometown, then to another set of dune for a adrenaline-pumping dune buggy ride.

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Schulenberg, TX

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May 16, 201530m
6x11

Chet explores the “Painted Churches of Texas” and dives into the German and Czech history of Central Texas with stops to a sausage maker, polka museum and Texas dance hall serving hot schnitzel. He also visits the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum honoring the iconic company that made model planes right in town.

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Devils River

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May 23, 201530m
6x12

Chet heads to no-man’s land to canoe the “most pristine river in Texas.” On this multi-day canoe trip, he fishes, camps on the banks of this blue river, and learns what it takes to survive in the middle of nowhere.

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Tomball, TX

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Season Finale
May 29, 201530m
6x13

Chet heads north of Houston to explore a town built along the railroad. He visits its many historic sites and takes a flight on a WW2 B-17 “flying fortress” bomber. To polish off the day, he attempts to eat a “Mega Mel” burger coming in a 1 1/2 feet tall.

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East Austin, TX

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October 2, 201530m
7x1

Chet explores the east side of Texas’s capital city exploring its food trucks, a modern butcher shop, and a house museum that “Keeps Austin Weird.” He visit the Texas State Cemetery with the graves of past Texans including “Father of Texas” Stephen F. Austin, and then pushes his lack of athleticism to the extreme on an obstacle course.

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Granbury, TX

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October 9, 201530m
7x2

Chet finds heaps of history, including the alleged grave of Jesse James and the story of John Wilkes Booth hiding out here after his assassination of the president. He visits a Trappist-style cheesemaker, a sandy beach in the middle of town and eats fish tacos beside a lake-front marina.

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Alpine, TX

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October 16, 201530m
7x3

Chet visits “The Big Bend” of Texas with stops to learn its history and climb to a mountaintop classroom. He eats at a steakhouse inspired by the movie “Giant” and devours hot dogs from a truck that takes wienies to a whole other universe.

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Blanco, TX

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October 23, 201530m
7x4

Chet heads to the “Lavender Capital,” harvesting it from the field and drinking it in lemonade. He explores the historic courthouse used in the movie “True Grit” and a buggy museum that’s supplied Hollywood with all its western needs for years. He visits a brewery, eats BBQ, swims in the Blanco River and plays traditional 9-pin bowling with Blanco’s German residents.

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Rockport-Fulton, TX

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October 30, 201530m
7x5

Chet joins the “snowbirds” and heads to the Texas coast in the winter time to see some of the only remaining wild whooping cranes. He indulges in the coast’s amazing oysters and seafood then visits “Stinky Beach” and sees one of the largest and oldest live oak trees in Texas.

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Balmorhea, TX

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February 4, 201630m
7x6

Chet heads to the desert to go swimming and SCUBA diving in a spring-fed pool. He eats homemade gas-station burritos and authentic West-Texas tacos. Finally, he goes rock hunting for some of the area’s famous blue agate.

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Sulphur Springs, TX

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February 11, 201630m
7x7

Chet goes fishing on Lake Fork, one of the most-famous big bass lakes in Texas. He visits a historic square with a see-through public restroom and then explores a museum dedicated to the dairy business.

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San Angelo, TX

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February 18, 201630m
7x8

Chet dives into town’s wild west history with stops at Fort Concho and a brothel museum. He eats donut sandwiches and stuffed avocadoes, along with mountain biking the scrubby landscape and looking for fresh water pearls dug from a local river.

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Dallas, TX

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April 30, 201630m
7x9

Chet heads to “Big D” to explore all that’s happening He views town from the top of Reunion Tower and visits the Perot Science Museum. In Deep Ellum, Chet eats authentic Texas BBQ, and in the Bishop Arts District he shops at “Mantiques” and visits an experimenting chocolatier. He takes a bike ride on the urban trails along the Trinity River, then polishes off the day serving chicken biscuits.

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New Braunfels, TX

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May 7, 201630m
7x10

Chet explores this old German town built along two pristine rivers. He starts at the oldest bakery in Texas and then heads to a museum and learns why the Germans picked this area. Chet tubes the Comal and goes wake boarding without a boat at a local cable park. He then dodges alligators at a roadside attraction and grubs on a bowl of flaming hot Texas chili.

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Richmond, TX

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May 14, 201630m
7x11

Chet heads to small town in the shadow of Houston to explore a living history park full of reenactors and a local swamp full of alligators. Along the way, he learns about a local shoot-out, eats some 3-generation Tex Mex and visits an observatory to see the wonders of the night sky.

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Turkey, TX

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May 21, 201630m
7x12

Chet heads to the panhandle where he finds Caprock Canyon State Park which is full of beautiful views, horseback riding and the Official State Bison Herd of Texas. In town he visits a museum that’s dedicated to Bob Wills the “King of Western Swing” and another that’s rewriting the history of the Native Indian Wars. Top it off with a bison filet steak and that’s a day trip.

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Hillsboro, TX

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Season Finale
May 28, 201630m
7x13

In his “Viewer’s Choice” finale, Chet heads to a modern town with a vintage feel. He visits a museum of roadside attractions and nostalgia, then visits a local soda fountain for a back-in-time meal. Along the way, he visits a museum in an old jail dedicated to history and a museum in a local college that’s dedicated to Texans at war. Chet finishes the day over a plate of Texas BBQ.

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Big Bend National Park, Part 1

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October 6, 201630m
8x1

Chet heads to West Texas to explore one of the most beautiful and most remote national parks in the U.S. From desert hikes to balanced rocks to jaw-dropping mountain hikes with 100-mile views.

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Big Bend Part 2 and Terlingua

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October 13, 201630m
8x2

After a night backpacking to the South Rim, Chet wakes up to head back to the basin. After summiting Emory Peak (the tallest point in the park),Chet and crew head to Terlingua, where they explore the town’s old mining culture, eat at an old theater and celebrate at the historic “La Kiva” bar.

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Taylor, TX

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October 20, 201630m
8x3

In a town that epitomize Texas Bar-B-Q, Chet interviews 3 different pit masters, each with their own spin on Texas ‘que. He visits a museum dedicated to the governor who defeated the KKK in Texas and goes fishing on the best “crappie” lake in the state.

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Conroe, TX

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October 27, 201630m
8x4

Chet visits a town in the piney woods known for designing the famous “Lone Star” flag. He tours a wolf sanctuary, eats meatloaf in the historic district and then goes “fly boarding” on beautiful Lake Conroe.

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Boerne, TX

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November 3, 201630m
8x5

Chet tours this German community with stops along Main Street for “fickle” pickles and milkshakes at an vintage drive in. He goes underground at a cave without a name, hikes through a nature center along Cibolo Creek and then joins a shooting club in operation since 1864.

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San Antonio - Downtown

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February 9, 201730m
8x6

Chet visits this town in South Texas to “remember the Alamo” and pay his respects to the Texas heroes’ hidden grave. He explores the largest Mexican market and a museum of curiosities, floats along the Riverwalk and dines on iconic Tex-Mex.

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Palestine, TX

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February 16, 201730m
8x7

Chet explores this East Texas town’s history at the old high school and searches for a hidden waterfall at the local park. He then learns about giant balloons at a NASA facility and hunts for hogs in the dark woods.

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Glen Rose, TX

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February 23, 201730m
8x8

Chet travels to a town that’s full of fossils where he walks in the shadows of fake dinosaurs at an amusement park and stands in their real footprints at a state park. He then explores a museum about the beginning of civilization and goes wild on a safari.

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Port Aransas, TX

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May 11, 201730m
8x9

Chet heads to the coast to learn how to surf the waves and shell the shore. He dines on local seafood and learns the boating history that brought FDR to this coastal hideaway.

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Mt. Pleasant, TX

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May 18, 201730m
8x10

Chet heads to a Northeast Texas town where he dines on sushi and samples the legendary “Pittsburg Hot Links.” He goes mountain biking at a state park and explores the aviation history of town, including the Ezekiel Air Ship that claims to have beaten the Wright Brothers to flight.

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Laredo, TX

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May 25, 201730m
8x11

Chet heads to the Texas border to sample the Tex Mex culture. He shops the mercados, eats at the restaurantes and finds lots of historia on the famous “Streets of Laredo.” To cap it off, he paddles the Rio Grande on the look out for migrating birds.

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San Saba, TX

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June 1, 201730m
8x12

Chet heads to the “Pecan Capital of the World” where he learns about the 1000 or so different varieties of this nut. He drives across a historic suspension bridge, stands below the famed “Wedding Oak” and shops at a western store that’s five buildings wide.

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Victoria, TX

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Season Finale
June 8, 201730m
8x13

Chet heads to the coastal bend and explores one of the most historic towns in Texas. He learns how to throw an atlatl and how not to throw a disc for disc golf. He eats at the oldest deli in Texas and even jumps in the Guadalupe River.

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Belton, TX

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October 6, 201730m
9x1

Chet kicks off the season throwing a dart at a map and proving that no matter where it lands in Texas, there’s always something to do. In Belton’s historic downtown, he visits their heritage museum, eats some excellent BBQ, and stops off at the oldest department store in Texas. Throw in some mountain biking and dinner at a renovated cotton gin and that’s a day trip.

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North Padre Island, TX

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October 13, 201730m
9x2

Chet heads down the Texas coast to the North Padre Island National Seashore. He experiences a sea turtle release, and then heads down the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world fish, swim and camp on its shores.

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Hico, TX

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October 20, 201730m
9x3

Chet explores a small town that's known as the home of "Billy the Kid. " He uncovers the story of whether or not Billy died in New Mexico or made it to TX to live to his old age. He rock climbs inside some renovated grain silos, and visits a chocolatier that making some of the most amazing truffles on the planet.

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Lake Travis, TX

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October 27, 201730m
9x4

Chet gets wet on a lake just outside of Austin, exploring everything from its swimming areas to its restaurants. He tries his hand at wake surfing and then dines at the Oasis which is known as the "Sunset Capital of Texas."

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Houston, TX

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November 3, 201730m
9x5

Because it’s one of the largest cities in America, many folks know about Houston, but Chet takes viewers off the beaten path to explore its hidden side. He goes underground into an ancient cistern, visits the wild art side of the city, sees the ship channel and finds authentic eats inside Houston’s Indian district.

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Sweetwater, TX

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February 3, 201830m
9x6

Chet heads out west to the Big Country to see what’s slithering down at the rodeo grounds…and what he finds is a TON of rattlesnakes at the Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup. He tries his hand at hunting and milking the rattlers, and even munches on deep fried rattlesnake! He also learns about the important work of the World War II WASPs and chows on some delicious BBQ.

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Round Top, TX

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February 10, 201830m
9x7

Chet goes junkin’ in Round Top, where he finds plenty of antiques, eats one of Texas’s most famous pies and visits a jaw-dropping concert venue.

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Jacksonville, TX

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February 17, 201830m
9x8

Chet trips through the “Tomato Capital of the World” for a bushel and a peck of fun! He watches baskets get made at the Texas Basket Company, gets down and dirty on an ATV and has some good eats along the way!

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Bandera, TX

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May 5, 201830m
9x9

Chet heads to the “Cowboy Capital of the World” for horseback riding, a massive chicken-fried steak and a cowboy shoot out.

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Nocona, TX

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May 12, 201830m
9x10

Chet trips through the Red River Valley where he visits a 75-year-old baseball glove factory, sips Texas wine and learns about legendary cattle drives.

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Seminole Canyon, TX

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May 19, 201830m
9x11

Chet heads to West Texas to see some of the most pristine and mysterious cave art in the country.

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Route 66, TX

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May 26, 201830m
9x12

Chet drives the “Mother Road” through the Texas panhandle visiting the iconic people and places that made it famous. He tours a classic car museum and pulls off to explore famous roadside attractions including a 190-foot cross, a slug bug ranch and a museum dedicated completely to barbed wire.

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100th Episode

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Season Finale
June 2, 201830m
9x13

Chet and crew look back on the best (and worst) of the first 100 episodes of “The Daytripper.” They reminisce on their favorite stories and make some new memories too.

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Bellville, TX

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October 5, 201830m
10x1

Chet explores the settlement where Stephen F. Austin laid the foundation for modern Texas. He eats at a local meat market making over a dozen types of sausage, interviews a baker who lives in a stone castle, and learns the art of blacksmithing with a local “cowboy.”

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Colorado Bend State Park, TX

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October 12, 201830m
10x2

Chet explores one of Texas’s most beautiful and primitive parks. He hikes to scenic overlooks, dives to the bottom of caves, swims in the spring-fed pools, and fishes the flowing river. Finish it up with BBQ at a local general store and it’s a great trip.

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Crockett, TX

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October 19, 201830m
10x3

Chet heads to East Texas where he visits a town named after the hero of the Alamo. He visits the springs where Davy drank and explores the National Forest named in his honor. He strolls the Spanish “El Camino Real” and stands in awe of ancient Indian mounds.

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Pflugerville, TX

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October 26, 201830m
10x4

Chet heads to the suburb town that stuck in Austin’s shadow to showcase its many hidden treasures. He eats artisan BBQ sandwiches and Ethiopian food. He tries his hand at BMX racing. And visits an award-winning distillery located in an metal shed.

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Rockwall, TX

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November 2, 201830m
10x5

Chet visits this DFW town and feels the draw of the lake where he takes a sailing lesson. He investigates the mystery of how “Rockwall” got its name, and shows people that while this town has a rich reputation, it still have plenty for the common man to do, including par-3 golf and homemade burgers.

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Brownsville, TX

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February 1, 201930m
10x6

Chet heads to the Rio Grande Valley to partake in a true Texas-meets-Mexico experience complete with traditional cow-head barbacoa, border birding, and the historic site of the first battle of the Mexican-American war.

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Uvalde, TX

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February 8, 201930m
10x7

Chet heads to “Garner Country” to explore the legacy of US Vice President John Nance Garner. He eats some South Texas sweetbread gorditas and drives real WW2 army tanks.

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Frisco, TX

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February 15, 201930m
10x8

Chet heads to one of the fastest growing cities in America. He plays at the National Video Game Museum, visits the headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys, and dines on both traditional cowboy breakfast and cutting-edge sushi.

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Midland, TX

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May 3, 201930m
10x9

Chet heads to the heart of the oil boom, exploring the Permian Basin’s long history with black gold. He discovers the quaint boyhood home of President George W. Bush and eats Iraqi food with some Texas hospitality.

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Odessa, TX

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May 10, 201930m
10x10

Chet discovers that there’s more to this “roughneck” town than meets the eye. He traverses the second largest meteor crater in America and visits recreations of Stonehenge and Shakespeare’s Globe Theater. He finishes up with some true “Friday Night Lights” football.

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Port Isabel, TX

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May 17, 201930m
10x11

Chet visits the South Texas wetlands to climb lighthouses, fish the bays, and eat fresh seafood. He discovers the long history of this coastal town and the many generations who’ve lived there.

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Seguin, TX

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May 24, 201930m
10x12

Chet explores one of the oldest towns in Texas named after a Tejano hero of the Texas revolution. He spends time on the Guadalupe River and visits the 3 largest pecans in the world! He finishes the night hunting for ghosts in the old Magnolia Hotel.

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Wichita Falls, TX

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Season Finale
May 31, 201930m
10x13

Chet lets the viewers decide where he should day trip. There’s guaranteed to be good food, good history, and lots of unexpected adventures on the road.

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Return to Waco, TX

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October 4, 201930m
11x1

Chet heads back to Waco ten years after his first episode to see how much the town has changed. He visits the Magnolia Silos, explores the Mammoth Site, and flies 20 feet in the air off a new water slide.

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Davis Mountains

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October 11, 201930m
11x2

Chet explores the wild mountains of West Texas with a trip to its highest point (Mt. Livermore). He eats at the historic Indian Lodge, drives the famous Scenic Loop, and polishes it all off at a local bistro.

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Kerrville, TX

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October 18, 201930m
11x3

Chet visits this Hill Country town where he tours James Avery’s jewelry factory, slides down a dam on the Guadalupe River and enjoys some craft beer from an old house. He sees Stonehenge 2 and finishes it up at a vintage general store.

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Longview, TX

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October 25, 201930m
11x4

Chet visits Northeast Texas to ride in a Hot Air Balloon and eat some Bodacious Barbq. He tries his hand on an adventure course with water obstacles, learns history, and eats some homegrown Italian food.

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Salado, TX

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November 1, 201930m
11x5

Chet visits Central Texas with a tour of the second oldest hotel in the state, the Stagecoach Inn. He swims in the local springs, takes a pottery class, and then enjoys a local brew made beside the creek.

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Port Arthur, TX

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January 31, 202030m
11x6

Chet heads to Southeast Texas to experience some Cajun culture. He fishes for flounder, eats some BBQ crabs, and explores the history including Janis Joplin, oil, and Pleasure Island.

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Brady, TX

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February 7, 202030m
11x7

Chet heads to the geographic center of Texas. He learns about the famous goat cook off, visits the strangest antique store in Texas, sees amazing relics of country music, and eats one of the best chicken fried steaks in the state.

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Tyler, TX

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February 14, 202030m
11x8

Chet smells the roses with a stop in Northeast Texas. He eats some amazing BBQ, visits a creative craft brewery that revitalizing downtown, and visits a beautiful state park.

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Waxahachie, TX

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May 2, 202030m
11x9

Chet visits one of the most historic squares in Texas. He eats some haunted catfish, learns about the culture of education, and learns to cook on the best steaks in Texas at Meat Church.

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Spring, TX

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May 9, 202030m
11x10

Chet visits this “Old Town” and discovers a lot of culture in this Houston suburb. He visits a museum about funerals, eats at Corkscrew BBQ, and hangs with some sloths.

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Palacios, TX

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May 16, 202030m
11x11

Chet heads to the coast where he eats at the classic Hotel Blessing buffet, explores a history as old as Texas, gets wet in the Gulf of Mexico, eats some authentic Vietnamese food, and fishes in the dark.

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McKinney, TX

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May 23, 202030m
11x12

Chet visits one of the most vibrant historic squares in Texas. He dines on “sugar bacon” and eats a monster burger. He then explores the history of the town and golfs in a modern way at McKinney-based Top Golf.

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Texas Capital

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Season Finale
May 30, 202030m
11x13

Chet visits the three branches of Texas government with a behind-the-scenes tour of the capitol complex, the governor’s mansion, and the Texas Supreme Court.

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Lampasas, TX

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October 3, 202030m
12x1

Chet travels to Lampasas, Texas to experience the art, sculptures, and historic “healing” springs of this North Hill Country town. He eats some authentic German schnitzel, an Elvis-tested milkshake from Storm’s, and some Mexican food by the creek.

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Texas Burger Road Trip

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October 10, 202030m
12x2

Chet and crew travel to a “world famous” back road burger joint. They also look back at some of their favorite and memorable burger meals.

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Texas Swimming Holes Road Trip

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October 17, 202030m
12x3

Chet and crew travel to an iconic swimming spot and look back on some of the best swimming holes in Texas.

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Texas World Food Tour

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October 24, 202030m
12x4

Chet and crew dine on Cuban food while looking back on some of their most memorable meals over the years.

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Texas Revolution Road Trip

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October 31, 202030m
12x5

Chet and crew retrace the significant events of the Texas Revolution on one historic road trip.

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Luckenbach, TX

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February 6, 202130m
12x6

Chet and crew travel with the spirits of "Waylon, Willie and the Boys" to explore this small town. He tours the oldest bourbon distillery in Texas and eats a giant burger.

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Texas Tacos Road Trip

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February 13, 202130m
12x7

Chet and crew visit Ray’s Drive Inn & Henry’s Puffy Tacos in San Antonio while looking back on some tasty tacos they’ve eaten out on the road.

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Strangest Road Trip in Texas

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February 20, 202130m
12x8

Chet and crew visit Austin’s Cathedral of Junk while recounting some of the strangest places they’ve been in Texas.

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Graham, TX

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May 1, 202130m
12x9

Chet travels to the hidden Hill Country of North Texas town where he jumps into Possum Kingdom Lake, fires a cannon at Fort Belknap, rides a horse at Wildcatter Ranch, and eats some amazing food.

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Texas BBQ Road Trip

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May 8, 202130m
12x10

Chet and crew travel to Snow’s BBQ and look back at some of their favorite and memorable barbecue meals.

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Texas State Parks Road Trip

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May 15, 202130m
12x11

Chet and crew reminisce about the amazing Texas State Parks they’ve visited and go squirrel hunting.

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Adrenaline, TX

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May 22, 202130m
12x12

Chet and crew try their hand at a new sport while taking a daring walk down memory lane with a look at some of the craziest things they’ve done in Texas.

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Largest, Longest, Tallest, Smallest Trip in Texas

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Season Finale
May 29, 202130m
12x13

Chet and crew eat the largest pizza in Texas and look back on the record-breaking stops they’ve had on the road.

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Lajitas-Big Bend Ranch State Park

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October 2, 202130m
13x1

In one of the roughest parts of Texas lies one of our nicest resorts and best golf courses. It’s also home to an overlooked part of Big Bend that has some of our best adventures.

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West Austin, TX

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October 9, 202130m
13x2

Chet explores the west side of the capitol city where the hill country begins. Chet goes e-foiling on Lake Austin, art-gazing at Laguna Gloria, bouldering on Bull Creek and enjoys Hawaiian Tex-Mex and classic BBQ cuisine.

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Lake Jackson, TX

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October 16, 202130m
13x3

Chet heads to the coastal prairie to SCUBA dive with old amusement park rides and visit a fish hatchery turning out millions of Texas Red fish every year. Chet eats a Wagyu meatball sub from an old gas station and enjoy tiki drinks and ramen.

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Corsicana, TX

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October 23, 202130m
13x4

Chet heads to the land of fruitcake and gets a cheerleading lesson with the Navarro College team. He fishes Lake Richland Chambers and eats at a 100-year old diner.

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Haunted Texas Road Trip

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October 30, 202130m
13x5

Chet and crew recount the scariest stops they’ve made on the road and make a new trip to East Texas to investigate the mysterious Saratoga Lights.

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Kilgore, TX

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February 5, 202230m
13x6

Chet heads to the birthplace of America's first drill team. He explores the "World's Richest Acre," goes mountain biking in the woods, eats Hungarian food, and dines at the most storied rib joint in Texas.

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Paint Rock, TX

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February 12, 202230m
13x7

Chet visits some prehistoric petroglyphs, eats (and drinks) at a school house turned brewery and restaurant, goes kayaking, and finishes off the day with a platter of country steak.

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National Parks Road Trip

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February 19, 202230m
13x8

Chet looks back on Big Bend and the LBJ Ranch. He recounts history and prehistory at the Waco Mammoth Site, and then takes a trip to the Big Thicket, the first National Preserve in America.

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Gruene, TX

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May 7, 202230m
13x9

Chet visits this little town on the Guadalupe River that’s home to Gruene Hall, the “oldest dance hall in Texas,” and so much more. He eats a historic chicken-fried steak at the Gristmill, explores the town, and goes fly fishing on the river. Turns out “Gruene” is the true color of Texas.

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Liberty Hill, TX

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May 14, 202230m
13x10

This small town might be close to Austin, but it still maintains it’s own independent spirit of LIBERTY! We explore the historic downtown with old burgers and new beer. We need an off beat artist making sculptures from toys. We hike the Balcones Canyonlands. And we finish at a local favorite – Dahlia Cafe.

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Castroville, TX

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May 21, 202230m
13x11

Chet visits one of the few French towns in Texas. He eats a raw beef delicacy, explores the 1840s Landmark Inn, and hikes the banks of the Medina River.

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Fort Worth, TX

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May 28, 202230m
13x12

Chet eats in the hottest BBQ destination in Texas. He encounters giraffes at the zoo and the reason this town is the "panther city." He explores the trendy Magnolia District and goes vegan at a local diner.

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North Dallas, TX

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Season Finale
June 4, 202230m
13x13

From the campus of SMU, Chet visits the Bush Library, and eats with locals at a legendary burger joint. He bikes along White Rock Lake and encounters the local legends. He finishes the day at truck yard serving Philly cheesesteaks.

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Iconic Houston, TX

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October 7, 202330m
14x1

Chet explores the traditions and establishments that truly make the Bayou City what it is. From its 75-year old Famers Market to its wacky Art Car Parade to its beloved Pappas Bros Steakhouse, we explore the iconic parts of H-town.

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Kyle, TX

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October 14, 202330m
14x2

The "Pie Capital of Texas" is a slice of heaven. Chet starts with pie for breakfast and finishes with Frito pie for dinner. He plays disc golf at the strangest course in Texas, swims in the Blanco River, and learns the history of this railroad town.

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Canton, TX

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October 21, 202330m
14x3

Chet shops the "World's Largest Flea Market" with all the junk and junk food he can handle. He drives through an East Texas safari park, eats an amazing burger, and learns about the town's historic renovations.

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Brownwood, TX

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October 28, 202330m
14x4

Chet visits Lake Brownwood State Park to see the historic CCC structures, tours the jail and drives a tiny train at the railroad museum. He eats at the historic Underwood's and finishes the day with a steak at a renovated bank.

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1836 TX: Buena Vista, CO

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November 1, 202330m
14x5

Chet travels to the northern reaches of what used to be Texas from 1836-1850. He hikes to the top of Mt. Princeton and swims in its hot springs. He whitewater rafts the mighty Arkansas River and gets a true taste of the Rockies.

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Giddings, TX

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February 10, 202430m
14x6

Chet eats at the legendary City Market BBQ joint with famed pit boss Ms. Tootsie. He explores the area's Wendish history. He samples whiskey at a train depot distillery, mountain bikes on the famous WARDA trails, and ends the day at a brewpub serving German-inspired pizza.

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Canadian, TX

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February 17, 202430m
14x7

Chet heads to the top of the panhandle! He walks over the Canadian River bridge and tours the town's odd art displays. He roasts coffee and eats at the famed Cattle Exchange restaurant. He also finds thrills and target practice with a helicopter pilot known for training Navy SEALS.

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Centerville, TX

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February 24, 202430m
14x8

Chet visits a town centered between two of Texas's largest cities. He tastes the BBQ and jerky at Woody's Smokehouse and learns the local history of Leon County. He fishes at a state park and picks ripe blackberries. He ends the day with a Texas-sized steak served in a backroads general store.

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McGregor, TX

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May 4, 202430m
14x9

Chet heads west of Waco to dine at a Texas-sized buffet including homemade pie. He explores Mother Neff, the first state park in Texas, and creates his own cupcake at a local bakery. He goes junking at a famous antique store and heads to Blue Hills Ranch to swim with otters and dine with giraffes.

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Borger, TX

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May 11, 202430m
14x10

Chet heads to the Texas panhandle to explore a town with a mafia-driven history. He eats a famous "onion burger," hikes the Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, and bikes around Lake Meredith. He finishes the day at a steakhouse in the middle of nowhere with a month-long waitlist.

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Big Spring, TX

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May 18, 202430m
14x11

Chet heads to West Texas to learn about some famous springs that have supported life for thousands of years. He learns Texas-sized stories inside two amazing museums, including one that trained WW2 bombardiers. He eats burritos and steak, and explores Hotel Settles, shining again after a 30-million dollar renovation.

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Helotes, TX

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May 25, 202430m
14x12

Chet heads northwest of San Antonio and starts his day with local coffee and cream puffs before touring the historic buildings of town. He eats enchiladas at the local institution and goes zip lining through the Hill Country. He visits the dinosaur tracks of Government Canyon and finishes with some Texas music and tamales at John T. Floore's.

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Temple, TX

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Season Finale
June 1, 202430m
14x13

Chet explores this Central Texas hub by diving into its Czech heritage and railroad history. He makes kolaches and dines at the town's oldest restaurant: "Old Jody's." He takes a hike at a local spring, enjoys a sporting clays course, and eats pizza in the midst of the downtown renaissance.

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Austin, TX: 40 Acres

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October 5, 202430m
15x1

Chet explores the University of Texas campus and surrounding longhorn favorites. He visits the LBJ Presidential Library and Blanton Museum of Art. He dines on a beloved burger from "Dirty's" and eats at the oldest beer garden in America.

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Menard, TX

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October 12, 202430m
15x2

Chet visits the ruins of an abandoned Spanish Fort and the US's Fort McKavett to learn about the battle for the frontier. He swims in the San Saba River and fuels up at a local bakery run by three teenage sisters.

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Denison, TX

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October 19, 202430m
15x3

Chet visits the birthplace of US President Eisenhower and explores its expansive Main Street. He learns about the man who saved the European wine industry and visits a local distillery making Cognac in his honor. He swims in Lake Texoma and fills his belly with country catfish.

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Eastland/Cisco, TX

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October 26, 202430m
15x4

Chet visits a town made famous by "Old Rip" the horny toad who lived 31 years trapped in the courthouse wall. He eats at a local meat market and beloved Tex-Mex establishment. He hikes the spooky ruins of an abandoned zoo, learns about the "Santa Clause Killer," and visits the first Hilton hotel.

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Karnes County, TX

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February 1, 202530m
15x5

Chet explores Texas Polish Country by traveling around Karnes County. He visits Panna Maria, the oldest Polish settlement in America and gets educated at their state-of-the-art Heritage Center. He eats authentic Polish sausage at Pollok’s Market in Falls City and mesquite-fired steak in Kennedy. He also experiments with Kool-Aid Pickles on a snow cone.

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Bulverde, TX

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February 8, 202530m
15x6

Just north of San Antonio, Chet finds a scratch-bakery making delectable breakfast items. He partakes in some traditional 9-pin bowling, paddles the Guadalupe River, and visits a distillery before eating a PB-J Burger.

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Plano, TX

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February 15, 202530m
15x7

Chet explores a town in the midst of DFW. He eats at a butcher shop making delicious bison burgers and takes a trail ride across the TV-famous Southfork Ranch. He swings through the trees on an urban ropes course and stuffs himself at a modern food-court before finishing the day trying a new sport - fowling.

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Jasper, TX

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February 22, 202530m
15x8

Chet heads to East Texas to experience its history and beauty. He dines at a New Orleans inspired bistro and partakes in a 40-year-old country buffet tradition. He hikes through the piney woods and visits an abandoned sawmill.

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Hutto, TX

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May 3, 202530m
15x9

Welcome to Hutto, a place where a runaway circus hippo became a town legend, and every corner is packed with comfort food, quirky history, and unexpected adventure,

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Mexia, TX

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May 10, 202530m
15x10

Chet visits the home of songwriting legend Cindy Walker, eats a three-pig sandwich and fried catfish while enjoying this charming town.

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Katy, TX

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May 17, 202530m
15x11

Chet heads to this Houston suburb for a festival of foods! Venezuelan pastries, Viet-Cajun crawfish, and South African street food. He operates an excavator at a local theme park and enjoys a "rice lager" under the historic rice silos.

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Coleman, TX

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May 24, 202530m
15x12

Chet explores this town built on the cattle trail. A 100-year-old soda fountain, a wicked candle shop, and an olive oil company are highlights.

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Paris, TX

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Season Finale
May 31, 202530m
15x13

Chet heads to the frenchy-est town in Texas to visit the Eiffel Tower with a cowboy hat, eat crepes, drink wine, and learn some history. He bikes the Tour de Paris rails-to-trails project and makes bagels with a local baker.

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