The Food That Built America Season 7 Episodes

Episode 1

Pizza Power Play

Sun, Apr 19, 2026

Two pizza juggernauts expand their empires as a hungry new contender turns the fight into a three-way race to become America's biggest pizza chain. They push the limits with outrageous promotions, unexpected creations, and inventive sides... only to discover a fourth chain charging onto the battlefield.

Episode 2

Cereal Killers

Sun, Apr 26, 2026

Rival cereal giants race to invent the next must-have bowl, sparking a sugary arms race of mascots, crunch, candy, and the first ever chocolate cereal.

Episode 3

The Birth of Bubblegum

Sun, May 3, 2026

A candy maker's failed experiment accidentally creates the first bubble.

Episode 4

Drive-Thru Burger Revolution

Sun, May 10, 2026

Three burger chains compete to attract mobile customers from a new generation.

Episode 5

Chocolate in a Glass

Sun, May 17, 2026

A chemist creates a chocolate syrup that turns milk into a magical experience.

Episode 6

Clash of the Cookie Giants

Sun, May 31, 2026

Innovators transformed the cookie industry into a $15 billion powerhouse.

Episode 7

Cheesecake Chronicles

Sun, Jun 7, 2026

Episode 8

Rice To Riches

Sun, Jun 14, 2026

Mars lands a 200-ton military rice contract, forcing Harwell to solve the impossible -- keeping weevils out. With Huzenlaub they succeed, but when war ends a new battle begins: convincing the American housewife rice belongs on her table.

Episode 9

Burgers, Burritos & the Battle for Fast Food

Sun, Jun 21, 2026

An upstart chain innovates iconic menu items and fast food staples including a value menu and free refills, while fending off a new competitor to bring Mexican inspired fast food to the masses. Until the world's top burger chain enters the fray and turns fast food on its head.

Episode 10

Icons of Ice Cream

Sun, Jun 28, 2026

Episode 11

Spilling the Tea

Sun, Jul 5, 2026

Episode 12

Let's Get Cracker-ing

Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Episode 14

Say Yes to the Dressing

Sun, Jul 26, 2026