Spirit Plate

An immersive culinary adventure that takes viewers deep into the heart of Native America, guided by award-winning celebrity Chef Pyet DeSpain (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation). Each episode drops audiences into a new and breathtaking landscape—deserts, forests, plains, and coastlines—where Chef Pyet joins Indigenous communities to gather, fish, hunt, and cook in the spirit of ancestral tradition.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Spirit Plate
First Air Date	October 22, 2025
Last Air Date	December 31, 2025
Seasons	1
Episodes	6
Episode Runtime	15min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	PBS Digital Studios
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S01E06

Pacific Eel Meets Salsa Macha Heat

Chef Pyet DeSpain to California’s untamed North Coast—where redwoods scrape the sky and the Klamath River crashes into the Pacific. Here, she dives headfirst into Yurok Country to join tribal fishermen chasing the slippery thrill of Pacific eel, and then hits a bustling farmers market to scoop up fresh coastal bounty. Pyet’s adventure closes in a traditional village feast—smoky grilled eel served to Yurok families in a joyful celebration of tradition, resilience, and the unforgettable flavors of land and sea.

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