Metropolis explores one important world city each episode, uncovering rich historical secrets behind its extraordinary location. A travel guide to iconic cities around the world, highlighting hidden secrets, signature foods and cultural idiosyncrasies.
Metropolis (Season 1)
Manhattan (Episode 1)
Air date: 2015-01-04
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: Exploring the stories and places that make Manhattan the city that never sleeps.
San Francisco (Episode 2)
Air date: 2015-01-04
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: Defining moments in the history of San Francisco are highlighted. Included: the California Gold Rush; the great earthquake of 1906; the invention of the cable car; the Golden Gate Bridge.
Rome (Episode 3)
Air date: 2015-06-18
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: Travel Channel stars reveal historic tidbits about Rome. Included: a look at how fire led to outdoor drinking; and the influence of American GIs on an iconic pasta dish.
London (Episode 4)
Air date: 2015-06-18
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: Travel Channel stars explore the history of London, including its street food and the birth of stock exchanges.
Paris (Episode 5)
Air date: 2015-09-24
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: The history and culture of Paris is explored, including its rich culinary roots. Included: the role baguettes played in the French Revolution; the birth of the celebrity chef; and the pharmacist who invented French fries.
New Orleans (Episode 6)
Air date: 2015-09-24
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: Travel Channel stars explore different aspects of New Orleans. Included: swamps, steamboats and po'boys.
