Plot Synopsis

FOOD FLASHBACK is a half-hour series that follows food historian Jason Liebig as he takes a trip down memory lane exploring snacks and treats from our past. On Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 8pm ET/5pm PT, Cooking Channel premiered the series pilot, but the cable channel had no other episodes on its schedule at that time. In the pilot, "Comeback Kids," Jason revisits snacks and treats that went away, only to return. He examines the nostalgic power of the Twinkie, meets the forces behind the comeback of Surge soda, witnesses the historic return of Oreo O's cereal and goes on a hunt for an elusive fast food sandwich: the McRib.