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Route 66 in California

Samantha’s California Route 66 journey begins in Goffs, a Mojave Desert railroad town tied to WWII history. In Amboy, she meets locals reviving the ghost town, then explores Route 66 through Barstow’s Marine base. She visits Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch, the Wigwam Motel, and Pasadena’s Gamble House before ending her adventure at Santa Monica Pier, where Route 66 meets the Pacific.
Season 9 Episode 903 Length 27:45 Premiere: 01/09/26

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Season 9 Episodes

The Food Special Part 3
S9 E910 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Tampa, Florida
S9 E909 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Art & Artisans
S9 E908 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Italy Part 2 – Modena
S9 E907 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Italy Part 1 - Bologna
S9 E906 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Williamsburg, Virginia
S9 E905 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Zurich
S9 E904 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Route 66 in California
S9 E903 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Route 66 in Arizona
S9 E902 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Route 66 in New Mexico
S9 E901 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

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Italy Part 2 - Modena - S9 E7

Exploring the home museum of Luciano Pavarotti in Modena, Italy; gelato; how Parmigiano-Reggiano is aged; touring famed car brands including Ferrari and Stanguellini; sampling historic balsamic vinegar; local Lambrusco wines.

  • Monday May 18, 2026 3:30 am ET on KET
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Charleston, South Carolina - S2 E12

Premiered On: 06/03/2019

Samantha takes a walking tour through the hidden alleyways and the French Quarter of Charleston.

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Central North Island, New Zealand - S2 E13

Premiered On: 06/10/2019

Samantha explores the natural beauty of Lake Taupo by kayak and hikes upstream to Huka Falls.

  • Tuesday May 19, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Budapest, Hungary - S3 E1

Premiered On: 01/13/2020

Samantha takes in the stunning views overlooking the entire city atop Fisherman's Bastion on the Buda side of the Danube. At the Franz Liszt Music Academy, Samantha chats with violinist Joshua Bell about his music and Budapest's influence upon him.

  • Wednesday May 20, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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The Florida Keys & Key West - S3 E2

Premiered On: 01/20/2020

Samantha takes a local food tour in Key West starting off with authentic Cuban food at El Siboney, then heads to the historic Speakeasy Inn & Rum Bar for a rum runner.

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Art & Artisans - S9 E8

Samantha Brown explores the emotional heart of travel and the people who change, challenge and strengthen a destination.

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Top of the South Island, NZ - S3 E3

Premiered On: 01/27/2020

Samantha bicycles through Brancott Estate vineyards and visits the Te Pa Family Vineyards, where she learns of its 800-year old Maori roots. From land to sea, Samantha explores the Marlborough Sounds aboard the Pelorus Mail Boat.

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Sonoma County, California - S3 E4

Premiered On: 02/03/2020

Samantha takes to the Sonoma coastline on a road trip and goes on an African Safari at Safari West. A personal favorite, Samantha is delighted when she visits the Charles M. Schulz Museum and talks "Peanuts" with Charles' widow, Jeannie.

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Sailing the British Virgin Islands - S3 E5

Premiered On: 02/10/2020

Samantha goes sailing around the historic British Virgin Islands and learns sailing essentials. For her first stop in Virgin Gorda, Samantha plants coconut trees in Spring Bay as part of the Seeds of Love initiative.

  • Wednesday May 27, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Dallas, Texas - S3 E6

Premiered On: 02/17/2020

Samantha samples the best barbecue in town at Pecan Lodge and explores the downtown Arts District.

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Tampa, Florida - S9 E9

Exploring Tampa's Ybor City and its Cuban cigar heritage at J.C. Newman; dining at Ulele; making candles at Oxford Exchange; hiking at Hillsborough State Park; Bern's Steak House; kayak fishing at Mobbly Bayou; Sunday Thai Market.

  • Monday May 18, 2026 11:00 am ET on KET2
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Houston, Texas - S1 E1

Premiered On: 01/07/2018

From art cars to craft beer to soul-inspiring music, Samantha meets some of the most extraordinary people who guide her through Houston's unique offerings.

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Lakes & Mountains of New Hampshire - S3 E7

Premiered On: 02/24/2020

Samantha visits Funspot, the world's largest arcade, and takes a loon-spotting cruise on Squam Lake.

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Phoenix, Arizona - S3 E8

Premiered On: 03/02/2020

Samantha explores the Desert Botanical Garden, the one-of-a-kind Musical Instrument Museum, and more.

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Vienna, Austria - S3 E9

Premiered On: 03/09/2020

Samantha visits the 3rd Man Museum and gets some insight into Vienna's fascinating history.

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The Southern Finger Lakes, NY - S3 E10

Premiered On: 03/16/2020

Samantha visits the Corning Museum of Glass and strolls through Corning's Gaffer District.

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The Food Special Part 3 - S9 E10

Sustainable cacao chocolate in Costa Rica; Berlin's curry wurst; North Carolina's tomato pie; Melbourne's classic pasta and espresso; New Orleans' coffee blends; Rothenburg's powdered "snowball" pastry; Michigan's cherry ice wine.

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Bern Region, Switzerland - S1 E2

Premiered On: 01/14/2018

Samantha visits Switzerland and experiences the sheer beauty of the Alps, the gushing glacier river waters, and the legendary cheeses and chocolates.

  • Monday June 8, 2026 11:00 am ET on KET2
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Auckland, New Zealand - S3 E11

Premiered On: 03/23/2020

Samantha sails Auckland Harbor aboard the 2007 America's Cup-winning Team New Zealand sailboat and talks with Peter Lester, a former cup competitor, coach, and current sailing commentator.

  • Monday June 8, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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The Coastline of Maine - S3 E12

Premiered On: 03/30/2020

Samantha takes a road trip to Bar Harbor and enjoys breathtaking views from Acadia National Park and takes a cruise through Bass Harbor soaking in the sights of Desert Island and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.

  • Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Miami, Florida - S3 E13

Premiered On: 04/06/2020

Samantha explores the street murals of Wynwood Walls and samples Haitian style BBQ in Little Haiti.

  • Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Friday June 12, 2026 5:30 am ET on KET2
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Quebec City, Canada - S4 E1

Premiered On: 04/03/2021

During Quebec Winter Carnival, Samantha goes ice canoeing on the frigid waters of the St. Lawrence River. She visits a Sugar Shack, where she learns about making maple syrup and has a traditional Quebec meal with the owners.

  • Thursday June 11, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland - S6 E1

The sights and sounds of Belfast, Northern Ireland; the Peace Wall in East Belfast; hot chocolate; the Titanic Quarter; touring the historic buildings of Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff; Glenarm Castle; and blokarting on the beach are featured.

  • Saturday June 13, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET
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Brooklyn, New York - S1 E3

Premiered On: 01/21/2018

From visiting the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard to tasting unique foods at the largest weekly open-air food market in the USA, Samantha takes the opportunity to understand Brooklyn through the voice of the people behind such local staples.

  • Monday June 15, 2026 11:00 am ET on KET2
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Dutchess County/Hudson Valley, NY - S4 E2

Premiered On: 04/10/2021

Samantha takes in dramatic views over the Hudson River and surrounding Hudson Valley. She visits Essie's Restaurant, Harney & Sons tea shop, the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Barrett Art Center, Innisfree Garden and more.

  • Monday June 15, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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The Food Special - S4 E3

Premiered On: 04/17/2021

Samantha features new and unique food scenes from her travels in Vienna, Quebec City, Phoenix, the Florida Keys, Budapest, the Hudson Valley and New Zealand.

  • Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Italy Part 2 - Modena - S9 E7

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Food Around the World - S2 E11

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Baltimore, Maryland - S2 E10

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Christchurch, New Zealand - S2 E9

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Naples and Paradise Coast of Florida - S2 E8

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Art & Artisans - S9 E8

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Italy Part 1 - Bologna - S9 E6

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Rhine River Cruise - S2 E7

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Lafayette and Cajun Country, LA - S2 E6

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Seoul, South Korea - S2 E5

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Santa Fe, NM - S2 E4

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Williamsburg, Virginia - S9 E5

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Lake Geneva and the Valais, Switzerland - S2 E3

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Greater Palm Springs, CA - S2 E2

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Hong Kong, China - S2 E1

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Oregon RV Trip - S1 E13

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Zurich - S9 E4

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Montreal, Canada - S1 E12

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Orange County, California - S1 E11

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Ireland's Northwest Coast - S1 E10

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Xi'an, China - S1 E9

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Route 66 in California - S9 E3

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Big Sur and Monterey, California - S1 E8

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Hill Country, Texas - S1 E7

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Huntsville, Alabama - S1 E5

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Vancouver, Canada - S1 E6

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