Unwrapped 2.0
Alfonso Ribeiro hosts a fun and fascinating look at the amazing processes, great stories and interesting people behind the creation of America's favorite snacks. Get behind-the-scenes access and a front row seat to see the making of everything from classic childhood treats to the latest candy crazes.
About The Show
Alfonso Ribeiro hosts a fun and fascinating look at the amazing processes, great stories and interesting people behind the creation of America's favorite snacks. Get behind-the-scenes access and a front row seat to see the making of everything from classic childhood treats to the latest candy crazes.
About the Host
Alfonso Ribeiro is the host of Unwrapped 2.0.
Episodes
S3 | E1
Backyard Cookout
Alfonso Ribeiro reveals the secrets behind heat-and-eat barbecue from Farm Rich Smokehouse, the super yellow color of French's Mustard and the sweet-sour punch of Mt. Olive Bread and Butter Pickles. Plus, Christie Cookie Co.'s serious Chocolate Brownies are packed with three types of luscious chocolate and a surprising ingredient.
S3 | E2
Local Legends
Alfonso Ribeiro takes you on a tour of local legends, from Tennessee's iconic Jack Daniel's Whiskey to the Fannie May factory in Ohio where sweet Buckeyes are made. He also finds out how a novel mix of hard candy and gum became the Charms Blow Pop and why you don't have to travel to NYC for the Original Soupman's tasty Chicken Gumbo.
S3 | E3
Tongue Twister
Alfonso Ribeiro tries Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy, a treat that almost requires a warning label, sees how Frank's RedHot gets its heat and takes a peek at a dynamite mole sauce from Rico Chicken Tamales. Then, Bissinger's Apple Ghost Chili Salt Caramels singe the tongue with a unique mix of chocolate, apples and hot peppers.
S3 | E4
Layers of Flavors
Alfonso Ribeiro explores layer after layer of flavor when he gets the inside scoop on Tootsie's Caramel Apple Pops, Bissinger's Coconut Caramel Chocolate Bar and Tastykake's Cherry Sweet Rolls. Then, see how fun it is to watch Parla's Asiago Tortellini get its quadruple cheese filling.
S3 | E5
Inside Job
Alfonso Ribeiro discovers how they get the filling on the inside by watching how Parla Chicken and Spinach Ravioli is made. Then he gets the lowdown on Lovely Candy Company's Superfruit Chews and finds out what's in a Colt's Bolt. Finally, check out how cheddar cheese gets fired up at Sweetwater Valley Farm.
S3 | E6
It's a Rainbow
It's a kaleidoscope of color as Alfonso Ribeiro finds out how RW Garcia make their tortilla chips so vibrantly red. Then it's off to Amy's Kitchen for their multicolored, palate-pleasing Thai Red Curry Bowl. All the colors of the spectrum are baked in Caroline's Cakes' Over the Rainbow Cake and Jelly Belly creates an assortment of Rainforest Animal-Shaped Fruit Snacks.
S3 | E8
Freaky Flavors
Alfonso Ribeiro highlights snacks with some freaky flavors! From Upton's Naturals Bacon Seitan to the Smoked Nib Brittle from Olive and Sinclair, to Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers, these curious treats are good eats. Then, spin the Jelly Belly BeanBoozled wheel for a serious flavor surprise.
S3 | E9
Pop Stars
Host Alfonso Ribeiro explores some treats with serious pop. He'll pop the top of a Snapple Kiwi Strawberry beverage, pop a bubble with the classic Big League Chew shredded bubblegum, and get the inside scoop at Pez, one of pop culture's favorite little candies. Finally, see how Popchips get their crunch on without a deep fryer in sight.
S3 | E10
Little Bits
Host Alfonso Ribeiro explores little treats with big flavor like the colorful Carousel gumballs at Ford Gum, Ghirardelli Chocolate's decadent semi-sweet Baking Chips and the tasty Duchess Gem Donuts from Carolina Foods. He'll also visit Sugar Bowl Bakery whose Petite Palmiers are made with hundreds of layers of delicate pastry dough.
S3 | E11
Farm Fresh
Alfonso Ribeiro is showcasing foods with farm-fresh ingredients. Go hog wild over Benton's Bacon, see the Georgian pecans going into Carolina Foods' Duchess Pecan Pies and the North Carolina potatoes in the Trinity Frozen Foods Southern Sweet Potato Fries. Finally, Mott's Snack & Go Strawberry Applesauce Pouch is a treat to see made.
S3 | E12
Quick Fix
Alfonso Ribeiro comes to the rescue with quick fixes. P.F. Chang's Home Menu Beef and Broccoli frozen entree makes weeknight meals easy and Chocolate Chip Quaker Chewy Bars are a great snack for kids and adults both. Decadent Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes, with their signature swirl, are perfect for a chocolate fix, while Keurig has made Green Mountain Coffee pods the ultimate coffee quickie.
S3 | E13
Simple Goodness
Alfonso Ribeiro is covering all things easy from snacks that evoke childhood memories like iconic Hostess Twinkies and the colorful Jel Sert Otter Pops to easy dinner solutions like Bertolli's Chicken Parmigiana and Penne. He's also getting a closer look at how the minimal ingredients in Manischewitz Matzo are kept kosher.