The Food That Built America: Season 2, Episode 12

A Game of Chicken

In the 1970's, Ray Kroc is far ahead of the competition. But when a burger chain claiming to be king poaches his third-highest ranking executive, Don Smith, it's war. Smith re-engineers the emerging rival, using the best ideas of his former franchise to modernize the brand. In an unprecedented move, Ray Kroc brings on a world renowned chef to develop the chicken nugget, breakfast, and try to crush the would-be king once and for all.

Release Date: 2019-08-11
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5
TMDb: 7.8/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 43

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Pizza Wars
Episode 1 - Pizza Wars
The Chocolate Rush
Episode 2 - The Chocolate Rush
The Kings of Burgers
Episode 3 - The Kings of Burgers
American Cheese
Episode 4 - American Cheese
Cola Wars
Episode 5 - Cola Wars
Chip Dynasties
Episode 6 - Chip Dynasties
Cookie Wars
Episode 7 - Cookie Wars
Soup Wars
Episode 8 - Soup Wars
Godfathers of Fast Food
Episode 9 - Godfathers of Fast Food
The TV Dinner
Episode 10 - The TV Dinner
Ice Cream Empires
Episode 11 - Ice Cream Empires
A Game of Chicken
Episode 12 - A Game of Chicken
When the Chips Are Down
Episode 13 - When the Chips Are Down
The Rise of a Rival
Episode 14 - The Rise of a Rival
Gum Slingers
Episode 15 - Gum Slingers
Breakfast Barons
Episode 16 - Breakfast Barons