Lidia Celebrates America: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Lidia Celebrates America is a series of specials, Lidia Bastianich takes viewers on a culinary journey in which she explores how immigrants have preserved their unique culinary traditions, weaving their cultures into the diverse land that is America. The popular chef experiences the nation's diversity through culture, tradition and food. Each episode focuses on a different type of ethnic celebration, including holidays, weddings and celebrations of independence. Joining Bastianich on her journey are special guests that include Stanley Tucci, Mo Rocca and Mario Cantone.

Series details

• Title: Lidia Celebrates America
• Format: Reality
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2011-12-20
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: PBS
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 9925
• TVDB ID: 289611

Cast and credited roles

• Lidia Bastianich — Host

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2011-12-20; final listed air date 2013-12-26.
• Season 3: premiered 2015-12-11; final listed air date 2015-12-11.
• Season 4: premiered 2016-12-16; final listed air date 2018-12-18.
• Season 5: premiered 2017-12-15; final listed air date 2017-12-15.
• Season 6: premiered 2018-12-23; final listed air date 2018-12-23.
• Season 7: premiered 2019-12-20; final listed air date 2019-12-20.
• Season 8: premiered 2021-02-12; final listed air date 2021-02-12.
• Season 9: premiered 2021-12-14; final listed air date 2021-12-14.
• Season 10: premiered 2023-05-30; final listed air date 2023-05-30.
• Season 11: premiered 2024-11-26; final listed air date 2024-11-26.
• Season 12: premiered 2025-11-20; final listed air date 2025-11-20.

Source and licence

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