About this season
The Getaway is an American travel documentary television series that airs on the Esquire Network. It was set to premiere April 24, 2013, on but was pushed to September 25, 2013, the same week the network re-branding took place in order for Esquire Network to have a broader range of original programs aside from this series and Knife Fight. The Getaway is executive produced by Anthony Bourdain and features a ten episode first season.
Episodes (10)
1. Joel McHale in Belfast
Aired 25 September 2013 • 45 min
Joel McHale acts like a local in Belfast, Ireland, where he samples a variety of local whiskeys, tries on a tweed wardrobe, takes on a game of golf at one of the greenest golf courses in the world and takes a drive in an Irish export, the DeLorean.
2. Aziz Ansari in Hong Kong
Aired 2 October 2013 • 45 min
Aziz Ansari touches down in Hong Kong for full days of eating, drinking and gambling with an array of colorful local personalities.
3. Aisha Tyler in Paris
Aired 9 October 2013 • 45 min
Aisha Tyler indulges in one of her favorite cities in the world, Paris, revisiting its classic offerings and exploring what's new in the old City of Light.
4. Josh Gad in New York City
Aired 16 October 2013 • 45 min
The Book of Mormon's Josh Gad returns to the place where it all began, New York City, taking you on an insider tour of old haunts with a cast of local friends.
5. José Andrés in San Juan
Aired 23 October 2013 • 45 min
Acclaimed chef José Andrés escapes to Puerto Rico to eat, drink and dance his way through San Juan.
6. Ryan Kwanten in Los Angeles
Aired 30 October 2013 • 45 min
When True Blood's Ryan Kwanten isn't on set, he makes Los Angeles his playground. Get an insider tour of the active days and decadent nights that make the City of Angels one of his favorite places on earth.
7. Rashida Jones in London
Aired 6 November 2013 • 45 min
Actress Rashida Jones revisits one of her favorite places in the world, London, eating and drinking her way through the city with old friends like Chris O'Dowd and Will McCormack.
8. Paul Feig in Boston
Aired 13 November 2013 • 45 min
After using Boston as the backdrop for his latest hit film, “The Heat,” Director Paul Feig feels compelled to return to the city for a three-day getaway filled with delicious food, quirky adventures, high-end shopping and a tremendous amount of Boston pride.
9. Eve in Kingston
Aired 20 November 2013 • 45 min
Grammy Award-winning artist Eve soaks up inspiration in one of her favorite places on earth, Jamaica, eating and drinking at her favorite spots and even recording a reggae record along the way.
10. Seth & Josh Meyers in Amsterdam
Aired 27 November 2013 • 45 min
Brothers Seth and Josh Meyers take a grand tour of their former haunt, Amsterdam, indulging in Dutch gastro traditions from rich pancakes to fine meats and fried food from a vending machine.