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Somebody Feed Phil moves from Netflix to YouTube for season nine
Phil Rosenthal’s Somebody Feed Phil is moving from Netflix to YouTube after eight seasons on Netflix.
The food and travel series will be free to watch on YouTube under a new deal with Banijay Entertainment.
Its ninth season will have eight episodes, and United Airlines is the title sponsor.
United will show the season on its seatback screens and will appear in some scenes as it supports the show’s travel.
The move could help the series reach more viewers, though Rosenthal says he will need to stand out among YouTube’s many offerings.
United is also offering flights and a meal with Rosenthal as prizes through a contest tied to guessing the season’s featured cities.
The new season is set to feature eight cities, but no release date is stated.
Somebody Feed Phil will move from Netflix to YouTube for its ninth season, which will be available free in early 2027.
The food-focused travel show has aired eight seasons and 49 episodes on Netflix.
United Airlines will sponsor season nine and make it available on its seatback entertainment system.
The season is planned to feature eight cities, and United will appear in some scenes.
Phil Rosenthal said the move could help the series reach a wider audience.
- Who
- Phil Rosenthal’s Somebody Feed Phil, with United Airlines as the season nine title sponsor.
- What
- The show is moving from Netflix to YouTube for season nine, which will stream for free with sponsorship.
- When
- Season nine is expected in early 2027.
- Where
- On the Phil Rosenthal World YouTube channel and on United flights’ seatback entertainment system.
- Why
- Rosenthal said YouTube can reach a wider audience; United is sponsoring the show to promote travel and its routes.
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The move was first announced as part of a deal between Rosenthal’s company, Lucky Bastards, and Banijay.
Season nine reportedly began filming in Greece.
Details emerged about United Airlines’ title sponsorship and the show’s move to YouTube.
Season nine is scheduled to stream for free on the Phil Rosenthal World YouTube channel.
- Netflix run
- 8 seasons and 49 episodes
- New platform
- Phil Rosenthal World YouTube channel
- Season nine sponsor
- United Airlines
- Season nine cities
- 8
- Expected release
- Early 2027
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What people are saying
YouTube is the future
It’s a natural relationship because we are both interested in travel.
There are billions of choices on YouTube. So, obviously, you want to stand out from the crowd. Otherwise, you’re just lost in a sea of content.
We have such a captive audience on board