The Detour with David Chang: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The Detour with David Chang follows the acclaimed chef, restaurateur and author in his pursuit of no-frills but unforgettable eats on the open road. In the age of influencers, algorithms and listicles, Chang cuts through the noise on a classic American road trip following local leads and friends' recommendations to his next meal. Each episode represents a different leg of Chang's journey, pairing him with a new travel companion and a new culinary adventure.

Series details

• Title: The Detour with David Chang
• Format: Reality
• Language: English
• Genres: Food, Travel
• Premiere date: 2026-09-20
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: CNN
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 93527
• IMDb ID: tt45335545
• TVDB ID: 482184

Cast and credited roles

• David Chang — Chef

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-09-20; final listed air date 2026-10-17; episode order: 6.

Source and licence

Adapted from The Detour with David Chang on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.