← The Unlikely Cook with Awkwafina

Season 1

8 episodes · 2026

  1. 1Nora Learns to Cook

    Airs 06 Nov 2026 · 32 min

    A crash course at the Culinary Institute of America opens the door for Nora to attempt a family recipe.

  2. 2Texas Barbecue

    Airs 06 Nov 2026 · 34 min

    Jimmy O. Yang joins Nora as they hit the road in Texas to learn about the state's most iconic food.

  3. 3Michelin-Starred Peking Duck

    Airs 13 Nov 2026 · 31 min

    Culinary icons Roy Choi and Martin Yan school Nora, who makes a life-changing decision.

  4. 4Tiki in Hawai’i

    Airs 20 Nov 2026 · 30 min

    As she develops her menu, Nora gets a taste of the tiki culture that inspired her grandma’s restaurant.

  5. 5Nora Learns to Serve

    Airs 27 Nov 2026 · 33 min

    In LA’s Chinatown, Nora gets hands-on experience in the hard work it takes to open a restaurant.

  6. 6Nora Designs Her Menu

    Airs 04 Dec 2026 · 30 min

    An unlikely fast-food empire provides inspiration as Nora brings her vision to life.

  7. 7The Run-Through

    Airs 11 Dec 2026 · 32 min

    Opening night looms as Nora’s menu comes under fire—and a major problem threatens everything.

  8. 8Opening Night

    Airs 18 Dec 2026 · 31 min

    Nora finally tests her concept on investors, critics, and the toughest VIP diner of all: her grandma.