Returning Netflix Show Scores Its Highest Ever Rating After 8 Seasons

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As a film enthusiast, I must say, it’s truly exciting to witness a travel documentary series on Netflix reaching its highest rating yet, after eight seasons exploring the diverse culinary landscapes worldwide. In this era of instant gratification and quick cancellations, the fact that such a show has managed to maintain its relevance for nearly a decade is nothing short of remarkable. It’s quite surprising indeed, given how swiftly Netflix decides to pull the plug on shows after just one season. Case in point: two highly acclaimed series were recently axed after their debut seasons. This latest achievement by a show that’s been running for close to a decade now is all the more impressive against this backdrop.

Since 2018, the show Somebody Feed Phil follows Philip Rosenthal, a well-known writer and producer (who created “Everybody Loves Raymond”), as he journeys through various cities worldwide to savor local cuisines. Simultaneously, it highlights charitable organizations and non-profits aiming to make a positive impact. The series kicked off its eighth season on June 18, 2025, with one of its latest episodes setting a new record as the highest-rated episode so far.

In IMDb, the 4th episode of season 8 for “Somebody Feed Phil,” titled “Tbilisi,” has now set the record as the highest-rated episode with an impressive 8.8 approval rating. This episode follows Phil Rosenthal’s journey to Tbilisi, the capital city nestled along the Kura River in Georgia. Notably, this city is renowned for its ancient winemaking practices that can be traced back to around 8000 BC, making grape-picking a significant part of the “Tbilisi” episode. Additionally, Phil got a taste of khachapuri, a classic Georgian bread filled with cheese and occasionally other ingredients such as eggs.

Most episodes from the series “Somebody Feed Phil” generally received a 7 out of 10 rating on IMDb, but some have reached as high as 8. The episode titled “Tbilisi” stands out with an impressive score of 8.8, surpassing the previous highest-rated episode, “Tribute to Helen and Max,” which earned an 8.7. This memorable episode paid tribute to Phil Rosenthal’s parents, who significantly contributed to the show’s early popularity and sadly passed during its production.

The show “Somebody Feed Phil” initially debuted in 2015 as “I’ll Have What Phil’s Having” on PBS, but after releasing only six episodes, the network decided not to renew it. Netflix recognized the potential of having Phil Rosenthal travel globally to delve into diverse cuisines, cultures, and charities. The show was revamped in 2018, transforming into a more family-oriented production. Throughout the first two seasons, Rosenthal shared his adventures with his parents via video call, making them an integral part of the series. His mother Helen, father Max, and brother Richard, who acts as executive producer and occasional on-screen guest star, are all significant contributors to the show.

It’s quite significant when an episode from season 8 of “Somebody Feed Phil” outperforms the “Tribute to Helen and Max” in terms of ratings, suggesting that the show’s audience and popularity may be growing over time. Notably, other highly-rated episodes include “Helsinki” from season 5 and “Kyoto,” “Taipei,” and “Scotland” from season 7. Additionally, several episodes from season 8, such as “Basque Country of Spain,” “Las Vegas,” and the finale, “Guatemala,” also received high ratings. Although no official announcement has been made, it seems likely that “Somebody Feed Phil” will be renewed for further seasons.

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2025-07-10 18:42