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PBS 2009 - 17 seasons 195 eps TV-G Returning series

The Daytripper

2009 - 17 seasons 195 eps TV-G

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30 min

S17 · E1 · Oct 1, 2026

South South Austin, TX Episode 1

Chet heads to the southern end of South Austin. He races around the track at Circuit of the Americas, the only F1 course in the US. He swims at McKinney Falls State Park and learns the art of Texas whiskey at Still Austin. He eats burgers and fried chicken at a food truck park and finishes the day with a Michelin-starred steak at a BBQ joint.

30 min

S17 · E2 · Oct 8, 2026

Roma, TX Episode 2

Chet visits this US-Mexico border town that dates back to 1765. He explores its landmark downtown and sips agave spirits in an old general store. He goes birding with local experts on the river and at Falcon State Park. He also eats amazing Mexican food and cabrito.

30 min

S17 · E3 · Oct 15, 2026

Garland, TX Episode 3

Chet trips to the “Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas” and gets a tour of the iconic Stetson factory. He explores the downtown, eating Connecticut-style pizza and shopping for vintage guitars. He hits the trails at an urban mountain biking course and eats authentic Vietnamese food on the “Pho Real Trail.”

30 min

S17 · E4 · Oct 22, 2026

Galveston, TX Episode 4

Chet hits the beach during the cold months to explore the town’s rich history. He eats local oysters at one of the oldest restaurants in Texas. He hunts down elusive birds at Galveston State Park and eats a muffaleta at a famous spice company. He then checks into the island's iconic (and haunted) Hotel Galvez.

4 episodes in Season 17

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Texas is BIG! Exploring it ain’t no small vacation - it’s a lifetime endeavor. But that’s exactly why we’re here. From the well-known landmarks to the completely obscure dives and hideaways, we explore every corner of the Lone Star State. We hope we'll inspire you to head out on your own Texas-sized adventures.

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Stream

PBS

Free

KQED

Free with ads

WETA+

Free

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Cast

1 person

Chet Garner

Self - Host

Chet Garner Creator

Creator

Chet Garner

Total runtime 97h 30m · Episode length 30 min · Type Reality

Show info

Premiered

October 18, 2009

Latest episode

October 22, 2026

Status

Returning series

Network

PBS

Country

United States

Type

Reality

Episode length

30 min

Total runtime

97h 30m

Original language

English

Production

H

Hogaboom Road

Production

United States

Produced in

Languages

Spoken on screen

English

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