Rotten

10 Best Episodes of Rotten - Season 1

This docuseries travels deep into the heart of the food supply chain to reveal unsavory truths and expose hidden forces that shape what we eat.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Rotten - S1E6

#6 - Cod is Dead (Season 1 - Episode 6)

In the wake of overfishing in New England, the US government stepped in to regulate and save the fisheries. The unintended result was a wave of consolidation that set the stage for massive criminal exploitation.

The episode was rated 7.11 from 126 votes.

Rotten - S1E4

#5 - Big Bird (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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From the lowliest hen to the richest magnate, the size and scale of chicken-growing has determined the fate of every player in this expansive food chain.

The episode was rated 7.16 from 141 votes.

Rotten - S1E3

#4 - Garlic Breath (Season 1 - Episode 3)

A lucrative and controversial commerce relationship between the US and China forms the backdrop for a David and Goliath tale of loyalty, betrayal and revenge on the American garlic scene.

The episode was rated 7.24 from 168 votes.

Rotten - S1E2

#3 - The Peanut Problem (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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In the last twenty years, thereโ€™s been a surge of people suffering from severe food allergies. A look at the swelling body of science around this change, and the accountability of restaurateurs in caring for their most vulnerable customers.

The episode was rated 7.29 from 174 votes.

Rotten - S1E5

#2 - Milk Money (Season 1 - Episode 5)

To boost profits, some dairy farmers are switching to produce upscale organic milk, or even "raw" unpasteurized milk, but it comes with the risk of pathogens which can sicken and even kill consumers.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 130 votes.

Rotten - S1E1

#1 - Lawyers, Guns and Honey (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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Explores the new global honey business, and largest food fraud investigation and prosecution in historyโ€”a scam known as "honeygate."

The episode was rated 7.48 from 242 votes.

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