Chet Garner
Director
The Daytripper (2009)
Season 14
Texas is BIG! Exploring it ain’t no small vacation - it’s a lifetime endeavor. But that’s exactly why we’re here. From the well-known landmarks to the completely obscure dives and hideaways, we explore every corner of the Lone Star State. We hope we'll inspire you to head out on your own Texas-sized adventures.
Released Oct. 18, 2009
Episode 30 min
2+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.texas, imdb.non-fiction, tmdb.travel-show, mdblist.has-trailer
Watch Providers: PBS
Production Companies: Hogaboom Road
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S14E1 - Iconic Houston, TX
Chet explores the traditions and establishments that truly make the Bayou City what it is. From its 75-year old Famers Market to its wacky Art Car Parade to its beloved Pappas Bros Steakhouse, we explore the iconic parts of H-town.
Oct. 7, 2023, midnight
S14E2 - Kyle, TX
The "Pie Capital of Texas" is a slice of heaven. Chet starts with pie for breakfast and finishes with Frito pie for dinner. He plays disc golf at the strangest course in Texas, swims in the Blanco River, and learns the history of this railroad town.
Oct. 14, 2023, midnight
S14E3 - Canton, TX
Chet shops the "World's Largest Flea Market" with all the junk and junk food he can handle. He drives through an East Texas safari park, eats an amazing burger, and learns about the town's historic renovations.
Oct. 21, 2023, midnight
S14E4 - Brownwood, TX
Chet visits Lake Brownwood State Park to see the historic CCC structures, tours the jail and drives a tiny train at the railroad museum. He eats at the historic Underwood's and finishes the day with a steak at a renovated bank.
Oct. 28, 2023, midnight
S14E5 - 1836 TX: Buena Vista, CO
Chet travels to the northern reaches of what used to be Texas from 1836-1850. He hikes to the top of Mt. Princeton and swims in its hot springs. He whitewater rafts the mighty Arkansas River and gets a true taste of the Rockies.
Nov. 1, 2023, midnight
S14E6 - Giddings, TX
Chet eats at the legendary City Market BBQ joint with famed pit boss Ms. Tootsie. He explores the area's Wendish history. He samples whiskey at a train depot distillery, mountain bikes on the famous WARDA trails, and ends the day at a brewpub serving German-inspired pizza.
Feb. 10, 2024, midnight
S14E7 - Canadian, TX
Chet heads to the top of the panhandle! He walks over the Canadian River bridge and tours the town's odd art displays. He roasts coffee and eats at the famed Cattle Exchange restaurant. He also finds thrills and target practice with a helicopter pilot known for training Navy SEALS.
Feb. 17, 2024, midnight
S14E8 - Centerville, TX
Chet visits a town centered between two of Texas's largest cities. He tastes the BBQ and jerky at Woody's Smokehouse and learns the local history of Leon County. He fishes at a state park and picks ripe blackberries. He ends the day with a Texas-sized steak served in a backroads general store.
Feb. 24, 2024, midnight
S14E9 - McGregor, TX
Chet heads west of Waco to dine at a Texas-sized buffet including homemade pie. He explores Mother Neff, the first state park in Texas, and creates his own cupcake at a local bakery. He goes junking at a famous antique store and heads to Blue Hills Ranch to swim with otters and dine with giraffes.
May 4, 2024, midnight
S14E10 - Borger, TX
Chet heads to the Texas panhandle to explore a town with a mafia-driven history. He eats a famous "onion burger," hikes the Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, and bikes around Lake Meredith. He finishes the day at a steakhouse in the middle of nowhere with a month-long waitlist.
May 11, 2024, midnight
S14E11 - Big Spring, TX
Chet heads to West Texas to learn about some famous springs that have supported life for thousands of years. He learns Texas-sized stories inside two amazing museums, including one that trained WW2 bombardiers. He eats burritos and steak, and explores Hotel Settles, shining again after a 30-million dollar renovation.
May 18, 2024, midnight
S14E12 - Helotes, TX
Chet heads northwest of San Antonio and starts his day with local coffee and cream puffs before touring the historic buildings of town. He eats enchiladas at the local institution and goes zip lining through the Hill Country. He visits the dinosaur tracks of Government Canyon and finishes with some Texas music and tamales at John T. Floore's.
May 25, 2024, midnight
S14E13 - Temple, TX
Chet explores this Central Texas hub by diving into its Czech heritage and railroad history. He makes kolaches and dines at the town's oldest restaurant: "Old Jody's." He takes a hike at a local spring, enjoys a sporting clays course, and eats pizza in the midst of the downtown renaissance.
June 1, 2024, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Oct. 18, 2009
Last Air Date: Oct. 30, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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