Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives backdrop
Documentary•Reality

The Best Episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38

Every episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38!

Binge this in 4h 46m•Peaking at 7.8/10

Host Guy Fieri takes a cross-country road trip to visit some of America's classic "greasy spoon" restaurants — diners, drive-ins and dives — that have been doing it right for decades.

Airs on
Food Network
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons57

All123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38 Episode 3 - Triple D Nation: From Sausage to Saltfish
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S38:E3

    This time, Guy Fieri's heading back to a century-old sausage maker in Portland, Ore., for a taste of pepperoni and a trip down memory lane. Then, in Oklahoma City, a meat-and-three is still dishin' out fried ribs and oxtail just like Mama used to make. And a Jamaican joint in Miami with the same cast of characters is servin' up everything from saltfish to spicy hot hand pies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38 Episode 12 - Takeout: Carnivore Delivery
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S38:E12

    Guy and Hunter connect with DDD alums to make monster beef ribs and pizza.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38 Episode 6 - Triple D Nation: Authentic International Eats
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S38:E6

    Guy Fieri's trip around the U.S. is a culinary spin around the globe. First up in Alaska, Guy's headed to Santa's hometown, North Pole, where Chinese staples like Dragon Chicken are favorites all year 'round. Then, in Portland, Ore., meat is still king at a family-run German sausage joint, and a Ukrainian market is feeding the Minneapolis crowd authentic eats like cabbage rolls and bigos stew.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38 Episode 10 - Takeout: Goin' Big and Bringin' Home
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S38:E10

    The Fieri family loves both cooking at home and great restaurant food, so they're combining the best of both worlds with some Triple D-style takeout -- cooking up recipes sent by DDD alums who join Guy and Hunter via video chat. On this menu, there's New Zealand red deer comin' from Texas, a stromboli from Jackson, Wyoming, seafood stew from a classic Georgia diner and sinful cinnamon rolls out of Colorado.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38 Episode 2 - Spicin' Things Up
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S38:E2

    Guy Fieri's grabbin' sandwiches, spice and everything nice on this trip. In Fargo, N.D., an incredible Indian joint firing up shrimp with a kick and lights-out lamb. In Sioux Falls, S.D., a funky spot loadin' up hand-held flavor bombs, and in Fairbanks, Alaska, a wild pizza place takin' pies from a sour specialty to spicy sweet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38 Episode 11 - Triple D Nation: BBQ, Pubs and Local Grub
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S38:E11

    Guy revisits a few spots for barbecue, breakfast and brewpub favorites.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

    READ
  7. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38 Episode 13 - Triple D Nation: Snacks, Apps and Twisted Mac
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S38:E13

    Guy Fieri revisits an old favorite he's been going to for years in San Francisco, but nowadays it's his buddy who's on the line serving up cod rillettes and chowder with a surprise ingredient. In St. Paul, the Godfather of pasta is still servin' scratchmade everything, including a twist on mac and cheese, and in Superior, Wis., a neighborhood hot spot has added some new appetizers with influence from up north.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38 Episode 7 - Rib-Stickers
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    S38:E7

    On this trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into dishes that'll stick to your ribs. In Sioux Falls, S.D., a funky joint cleaning up familiar favorites, like burgers and mac and cheese. In Fairbanks, Alaska, a place cookin' up elevated comfort like a lollipop pork chop and 25-ingredient meatloaf. And in Moorehead, Minn., a spot serving Midwest mashups like their take on bibimbap and a chicken fried sandwich.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38 Episode 1 - South Dakota Smorgasbord
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    S38:E1

    On this trip, Guy Fieri is hitting Triple-D's 50th state as he crosses into South Dakota. In Sioux Falls, a spot takin' a true regional specialty called chislic to the next level. Plus, real-deal dishes at the state's first Ethiopian joint, and in Garretson, a Midwest-Southern mashup puttin' their own stamp on comfort cooking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38 Episode 9 - Alaskan Adventure
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    S38:E9

    Guy Fieri heads to Fairbanks for an Alaskan culinary adventure. There's authentic German specialties at a super funky food truck, a joint rockin' a food-and-music jamfest featuring lights-out Cuban favorites and a local hot spot servin' up comfort like a meatball sub and their spin on a chicken pot pie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38 Episode 4 - Triple D Nation: Hearty Helpings
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S38:E4

    On this trip, Guy Fieri's plate is full of hearty, heaping helpings. First up, he stops by a neighborhood joint in Pittsburgh that's still servin' local staples and family favorites. Then, a Florida diner with inspiration from up North is spreading out all over the South, and in Oklahoma, the second generation is churning out award-winning chili on all kinds of creations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38 Episode 5 - Savory Meat and a Little Sweet
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S38:E5

    Guy Fieri is digging into both meat and sweet, starting in Sioux Falls, S.D., a market-butcher eatery servin' up a full culinary extravaganza. In Fairbanks, an off-the-hook Indian spot heatin' up Alaska with their hearty, real-deal specialties. And in Fargo, N.D., a bakery cafe scratch-making sticky pecan rolls and a savory French pastry dish.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 38 Episode 8 - Triple D Nation: California Comfort
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S38:E8

    On this trip, Guy Fieri's cruisin' around Cali, and his first stop is a Fieri favorite from the pilot episode that's still slayin' with their killer prime rib sandwich. Then, the Camaro's heading south to a neighborhood eatery in Eagle Rock where chicken and pork sandwiches are still supreme. Finally in Los Angeles, a chef from Yucatan is branching out with his Mexican menu.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 38 Ratings Summary

"Triple D Nation: From Sausage to Saltfish" is the best rated episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" season 38. It scored 7.8/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/15/2021. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Takeout: Carnivore Delivery".