Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Timeline ( Real )

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November 6, 2007

Premiere of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

The food and travel show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, hosted by Guy Fieri, premiered on the Food Network.

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September 23, 2010

Show Reaches 100th Episode

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives reached its 100th episode milestone, marking the show’s popularity and longevity.

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November 6, 2017

Special 10th Anniversary Episode Aired

The show aired a special episode celebrating its 10th anniversary, highlighting memorable moments from the past decade.

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Circa 2015

Guy Fieri Becomes a Cultural Icon

Host Guy Fieri's popularity skyrocketed, making him a recognizable figure in culinary entertainment.

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March 10, 2019

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 500th Episode Celebration

The show celebrated its 500th episode with special features and recognition of its impact on local diners and restaurants.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Timeline ( Fictional )

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2007-11-04

First Ever Episode Airs

Guy Fieri begins hosting the show, taking viewers on a journey through America's unique diners, drive-ins, and dives.

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2008-02-10

Introduction of Triple D Taxonomy

Guy Fieri introduces the categorization of featured restaurants into Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives for the first time, creating the show's signature branding.

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2010-07-15

Special Episode: BBQ Classics

A special BBQ-themed episode airs showcasing some of the best barbecue joints featured in the series up to this point.

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2013-08-20

Milestone 100th Episode

The show celebrates its 100th episode, highlighting fan-favorite spots and memorable discoveries from previous seasons.

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2015-05-05

Guy Fieri Visits International Spot

Guy visits a diner-style restaurant outside the U.S. for the first time, exploring how the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives concept translates globally.

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2017-01-10

Introduction of Guy's Local Favorites Segment

A new segment is introduced where Guy highlights his personal favorite local eateries that might not be typical diners, drive-ins, or dives.

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2027-11-04

Show's 20th Anniversary Special

Dinets, Drive-Ins and Dives marks two decades on air with a special look back at the best and most enduring moments from the series.