A long-running food and travel series is preparing for a major change after several seasons on a major streaming platform. The show’s creator confirmed that upcoming episodes will debut on a new platform as part of a distribution deal. He also revealed the release window for the next season.
Somebody Feed Phil moves to YouTube from Netflix after 8 seasons
Somebody Feed Phil will move from Netflix to YouTube after eight seasons on the streaming service. New episodes of the culinary travel series hosted by Phil Rosenthal will premiere on the Phil Rosenthal World YouTube channel.
The move is part of a broader agreement with Banijay Americas and Banijay Rights. Earlier seasons will remain available to stream on Netflix.
New installments will debut online soon. The partnership involves Rosenthal, his production company Lucky Bastards, and Banijay. The companies plan to expand Rosenthal’s unscripted storytelling brand across YouTube and other digital platforms.
Rosenthal said, “One of the things I always loved about Everybody Loves Raymond was that it was free to watch everywhere. We are thrilled to announce that Somebody Feed Phil will move to YouTube, where our message of family, friendship, food, travel, and laughs can reach the most people” (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Banijay Americas CEO Ben Samek stated, “Phil Rosenthal is one of the rare creators who consistently stays ahead of where the industry is going. Partnering with a filmmaker and storyteller of his caliber is incredibly exciting for us… and we are proud to support Phil as he ushers his brand into its next era.”
Somebody Feed Phil Season 9 reveals release date window
Season 9 of Somebody Feed Phil is expected to release in 2027, when the series begins debuting new episodes on YouTube instead of Netflix. The upcoming season will launch through the Phil Rosenthal World YouTube channel. Banijay Rights CEO Cathy Payne said the deal reflects the company’s strategy to expand its YouTube, FAST, and AVOD activity.
The series follows Rosenthal as he travels internationally to sample cuisine and meet local communities. The show first debuted on Netflix in 2018.




