Eye on the Bay Episode Guide

Episode Guide

• Oakland Zoo 2013

  Liam Mayclem and expert zookeepers show what happens behind the scenes at Oakland Zoo. Meet Cotton top tamrins, coatis, tortoises, pond turtles, camels and more. Learn how the Oakland Zoo cares for and conserves these fascinating animals.

• SF Jazz Center

  Liam Mayclem explores San Francisco's new home for jazz, the SF Jazz Center.

• Celebrating a Legacy: St. Mary's 150th Anniversary

  Celebrate 150 years of Saint Mary's College with insight on how St. Mary's came to be and get to know the stars who credit the college for where they are today. It's the year of the Gael, so join us for this Gaelebration.

• Train Show

  Come hop aboard as we enjoy our local railroads from a party train to a sleep train, plus a little history in between, Liam Mayclem will take us on a tour of the best trains around.

• Food For Bay Area Families 2012

  Members of the 'Eye on the Bay' team highlight ways to help Bay Area residents who are in need this holiday season; from new ways to donate, to tasty, affordable and healthy meals to cook at home.

• Santana Row

  Tis' the Season to hit San Jose's Santana Row with Liam Mayclem, join us as we celebrate the holidays and discover which stores have all your gift giving needs plus the best restaurants and hotel all within a stones throw of one another.

• Holiday Show 2012

  Liam Mayclem finds some great ways to put you in the holiday spirit from a festival with unique gift ideas to a train ride to Christmas Town, plus Thuy Vu visits a company on the Peninsula that celebrates the holidays 365 days a year.

• Sonoma State University

  We're taking you to Weill Hall at Sonoma State University's Green Music Center to show off their new state of the art concert hall and give you a behind the scenes tour of how it was built.

• Star Chefs

  Our resident foodie Liam Mayclem taps chefs with star power to share stories and recipes.

• Okanagan Wine Country British Columbia

  Brian Hackney wraps up his British Columbia adventure with a road trip to the northern most wine region in the world.

• Food For Bay Area Families Corporate Giving
• Best Buddies 2012

  Liam Mayclem, Roberta Gonzales, and more raise awareness for an organization dedicated to a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Hot Chefs
• Michaan's Annex Auction

  From cleaning out the attic to clearing out grandma's estate, see the entire process of how items go up for auction.

• Cheap Eats: Food Trucks

  From San Francisco to San Jose our foodie chap Liam Mayclem seeks our good nosh for cheap and explores California's first Food Truck Park.

• Daytrip: Los Gatos

  Thuy daytrips to one of the South Bay's quaint towns and discovers world class cuisine and the return of a Highway 17 landmark; Cats Restaurant and Tavern

• SF Chefs 2012

  Liam Mayclem counts down to SF CHEFS 2011 and is in the kitchen for tasty talk with the Bay Area's top culinary stars.

• Disney Cars Land

  Liam Mayclem offers a first look at the grand reopening of Disney California Adventure Park, exploring Cars Land, a spectacular attraction inspired by the animated movie 'Cars.'

• Unconventional Conventions

  Step inside a south bay convention with hundreds of people dressed in furry costumes and a convention dedicated to knitting.

• Tony Awards
• Okanangan Wine Country British Columbia
• Vancouver British Columbia
• Victoria British Columbia
• Black and White Ball 2012
• The Bay Interior: Central Bay

  Brian Hackney hits the water to explore sights of the central San Francisco Bay

• Party Planning
• In the Shadow of Hitchcock

  Brian Hackney traces the steps of Alfred Hitchcock through his move-making days in the Bay Area. It's a fascinating look at never seen footage and interviews with his family and the last surviving actress from Hitchcock's earliest film

• Rock Reunion
• Trends 2012
• Eye on the 20's

  A day in the very different lives of Bay Area residents in their twenties. Meet a minor league ball player in San Jose

• Budding Businesses
• Tasty Tourist Traps

  We take you to some of the tastiest tourist traps around the bay area. From Fisherman's Wharf to the new eateries at AT&T Park

• Pier 39

  The Eye on the Bay trio broadcasts live at the San Francisco landmark. They'll show off countless shops and restaurants that'll make locals want to rediscover this 34-year old institution

• Extraordinary People

  Meet some extraordinary people and hear their inspiring stories, from world renowned artist Margaret Keane to America's Got Talent finalist POLYFE

• Beer

  Witness how the San Francisco Bay Area celebrates the micro brew. Discover how to make it at home, meet an East Bay man that broadcasts a beer radio show from his home and journey to the South Bay for a lesson in beer cocktail making

• Chef's Night Off

  Ever wonder where top chefs like to eat out when they have a day off? Hosts Thuy Vu and Liam Mayclem join some of the Bay Area's most notable chefs as they head out to their favorite spots for unwinding and dining.

• Road to Nowhere: Cobb Mountain

  Brian explores one of the Bay Area's least traveled roads north of Calistoga and south of Clear Lake.

• Mendocino Coastal Escape
• Those Other Conventions

  Step inside a south bay convention dedicated to knitting, with hundreds of people dressed in furry costumes.

• Russian River: Gourmet Getaway

  We've found a fantastic spot featuring great wines, Michelin star food and boutique hotels just over an hour from San Francisco at the Russian River.

• Coastal Starlight

  Brian takes a breathtaking journey by rail on the Amtrak Coast Starlight; discover life aboard a two-day train ride, with a frigid stop in Klamath Falls and Crater Lake before arriving in Seattle for a 24 hour visit.

• Unique Jobs 2
• Daytrip: Los Gatos

  Thuy daytrips to one of the South Bay's quaint towns and discovers world class cuisine and the return of a Highway 17 landmark, 'The Cats Restaurant and Tavern.'

• Scavenge Hunt

  A blindfolded Brian Hackney is left in the pit of a rock quarry and soon sets off on an adventure that finds him on a flying trapeze, dressed as a giant squirrel.

• San Jose Food Trip

  Eye on the Bay is in San Jose at the San Pedro Square Market, exploring some of our favorite restaurants and showing what makes San Jose such a food destination.

• East Bay Film Tour

  Brian Hackney looks back to see the role the East Bay has played in the history of film.

• Malibu Billionaire Beach

  Eye on the Bay takes you on an exclusive look at the Malibu Colony commonly known as Billionaires Beach, where Hollywood's elite call home; we'll show you where to eat, places to shop, and how to stay there on the cheap at Malibu Creek State Park.

• Cheese

  Tonight, Liam and Thuy explore the world of cheese; they'll take us behind the scenes of a small dairy in Sonoma County where we can see the cheese making process from start to finish.

• Scavenger Hunt

  A blindfolded Brian Hackney is left in the pit of a rock quarry and soon sets off on an adventure that finds him on a flying trapeze and dressed as a giant squirrel.

• Michaan's

  An expert designer gives a Mill Valley living room a total makeover with a limited budget of $1000 she embarks on a treasure hunt at Michaan's estate auction, the annex auction and the Alameda Antiques Faire.

• Cheap Eats: Flavors

  Liam Mayclem invites you to breakfast, lunch and dinner at cheap eats spots around the Bay; tune in and bring an appetite.

• 1912

  Brian travels back in time to uncover how bay area residents lived one hundred years ago.

• Made in the Bay Area Printing and Sweets

  Thuy Vu and Liam Mayclem go behind closed doors on a tour through businesses that call the Bay Area home; from Tiny Prints to Jelly Belly and customizable iPad cases.

• The Bay Interior: South Bay

  Brian Hackney discovers an abandoned WWI destroyer in the southern San Francisco bay.

• Dining with a Twist

  Dine with Liam as he ventures to some amazing restaurants each with their own twist; from a classic brunch with live drag entertainment to a spot where you can actually eat in bed.

• Daytrip: Geyserville

  Join us for a daytrip where we'll discover plenty of small town charm mixed with celebrity glitz; we'll dine at top restaurants plus meet some of the locals.

• Unique Jobs

  From the exciting world of thoroughbred horse racing to the explosive world of Civil War reenactments, in this unusual jobs edition of the show, we'll meet the people that are working their dream jobs.

• Hidden Outdoors

  Brian and Thuy hike deep into mountains and to remote Bay Area nooks to uncover hidden adventures; stops include a secret stairway in the East Bay and World War II batteries in the Marin Headlands.

• Counter Dining

  Liam and Thuy take us on a culinary tour of the Bay Area's best spots to eat at the bar or counter; come with us and enjoy affordable fine dining at the best restaurants in the best seats in the house.

• Weddings 2012

  Tonight we're covering one of the largest events a couple will plan in their lifetime, a wedding; we dug up some tricks of the trade to show you how to get the most bang for your buck.

• Cozy Roadtrips

  Bay Area road trips are easy to come up with in dry, sunny months, but what about in the rainy chill of winter? Brian and Thuy motor around the bay to uncover cozy locales revolving around food and indoor activities.

• Chicken

  Breasts, legs, thighs, wings, yes that's right, we're talking CHICKEN; we've scoured the bay area and discovered some of the best fried, roasted, seasoned and brined chicken out there.

• Bart

  We look at plans to build a mass-transit system in the Bay Area going all the way back to the early 20th Century; we screen archival footage from the day BART rolled into service in 1972.

• From the Archives

  Brian Hackney uncovers 60 years of lost, never seen since it aired, film featuring famous bay area people, places and events.

• On the Sidelines

  Liam Mayclem and Thuy Vu take you on a VIP, all access tour of the Warriors Oracle Arena; plus, CBS 5 sports reporter Kim Coyle gives you an exclusive sideline tour of the San Francisco 49ers.

• Daytrip: Palo Alto

  Thuy Vu takes us into the heart of Silicon Valley and the home of Stanford University, as we tour this high tech town on the Peninsula.

• Point A to B: Piedmont to Benicia

  Brian picks two towns out of his bay area bucket and travels between Piedmont and Benicia; along the way he boats across the Berkeley Marina, meets pythons, visits the Point Richmond Natatorium and blows glass in a glass studio.

• Daytrip: Napa Riverfront

  We're headed to wine country, but we're staying away from the vineyards; join us as we take a daytrip to explore the new and improved Napa Riverfront and downtown area, a gem amongst the vines.

• Point A to B Brisbane to Miramar

  Brian's MGB is back on the road for a random journey taking him from a star-studded town, to a hidden beach house famed for great views and legendary music.

• Cheap Eats: Staff Picks

  Liam Mayclem taps into the staff at CBS 5 to find great food around the Bay Area; from our interns and news anchors, to the President and GM of CBS 5; we check out their picks for inexpensive eats.

• Daytrip: San Jose
• Daytrip: Winters

  Just a little over an hour outside the Bay area, you'll discover the charming, rural and historic town of Winters.

• Top Floor

  Biran, Liam and Thuy scour the Bay area to discover rooftop dining and activities.

• Daytrip: Lodi

  Brian and Thuy highlight what may seem to be a surprising pick for a day trip.

• East Bay Film Tour

  Brian Hackney looks back to see the role the East Bay has played in the history of film.

• 5 Star Camping

  Brian and Thuy travel the Bay Area in search of nontraditional camping gems.

• Daytrip: Carmel

  Brian and Thuy take a daytrip to Carmel by the sea, one of the most beautiful stretches of shoreline in the world.

• Farm Tours

  Liam Mayclem and Thuy Vu take some unique Bay Area farm tours.

• Alcatraz Swim

  Alcatraz serves as a dramatic backdrop for the Path Star Swimmer's inspirational swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco.

• Tomales Bay Oyster Country

  Liam Mayclem explores the oyster country surrounding Tomales Bay.

• Liam's Perfect Day
• San Francisco Bay Perimeter Tour: San Pablo Bay to Delta

  A fascinating look at what sits on the shoreline of San Francisco Bay as can be seen from the water.

• Farallon Islands

  Gain access to one of the most mysterious island formations in the world; this two-part series explores what seasonal residents do to brave the rough environs in the middle of the Pacific ocean.

• Brian's Perfect Day
• Food Innovators
• Daytrip: Davenport

  Brian day trips to one of Highway One's most charming beach towns and uncovers ten reasons to make the trek during any season.

• Point A to B: Sausalito to Tiburon

  Brian journeys on the shortest Point A to B route ever picked; the trip lands him in the middle of Richardson Bay to meet a man who floats rent free.

• Daytrip: Napa Riverfront
• Highway 16

  Join Liam Mayclem as he takes a road trip down Highway 16 to enjoy some tasty cheap eats, a hidden getaway and a hot spring retreat.

• Fisherman's Wharf

  Liam Mayclem goes on a tour of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf.

• Daytrip: Tomales Bay Oyster Country

  Liam explores oyster country surrounding Tomales Bay with an oyster harvesting adventure, some of the regions tastiest bivalves and a stay in a luxury antique cabin.

• Factories: Christmas and Candy

  Brian and Thuy uncover one of the most fascinating and hidden Bay Area factories, one that celebrates Christmas 365 days a year.

• Food on the Move

  From food carts to taste trucks, pop ups to gourmet gatherings, chefs are reinventing the culinary wheel.

• Point A to B: Piedmont to Benicia

  Brian picks two towns out his Bay Area bucket and travels between Piedmont and Benicia.

• Thuy's Perfect Day

  Thuy highlights activities that would make for a perfect day, including a gourmet East Bay walking tour and a sea otter safari along Highway 1.

• Made in the Bay Area: Food Edition

  Liam Mayclem and Thuy Vu uncover foods that don't travel far to the local grocery store because they are made and created right here in the Bay Area.

• Best Buddies 2011

  Meet Clint Eastwood, Verne Troyer, and others as we help raise awareness and donations for Best Buddies.

• Michaan's Annex Auction
• Daytrip: Bolinas

  Bird watching; surfing; local art; fresh seafood.

• Disney: Hawaii
• Rooftops
• Totem Cirque du Soleil
• Daytrip: Carmel

  Forest Theatre; a walking tour; pet-friendly Cypress Inn; the most romantic restaurant.

• South Bay Winery Road Trip
• Day Trip: Larkspur
• Water Adventures
• Viewpoints

  Brian road trips high above all corners of the Bay Area, highlight the most amazing views and scenic vistas.

• Bay Area Biking
• Lost Bay Area: Time Travel

  Tonight journey into the past for some remarkable stories about places and events now lost in time.

• Sweet Eats Around the Bay

  Check out local street food with Mayclem, Hackney and Vu.

• SF Chefs

  Liam Mayclem counts down to SF Chefs 2011 and is in the kitchen for tasty talks with the Bay Area's top culinary stars.

• Calgary
• Lake Louise
• Banff
• One Tank Trip: Delta Tour

  Take a one tank of gas and food eating tour of the Delta.

• One Tank Trip: West Marin Food Tour

  An eating road trip throughout the North Bay.

• Summer Entertainment 2011

  Liam Mayclem has his eye on entertainment; meet the stars behind this summer's Bay Area produced movies, music and stage shows.

• South of Big Sur

  Brian Hackney takes the MG a few miles away to explore some gems along California's central coast.

• Day Trip: Livermore

  The Eye on the Bay troupe are Live at the Livermore Farmers' Market, offering up great ideas for getaways in this bustling city.

• Day Trip: Capitola

  Brian Hackney and Thuy Vu visit this charming seaside getaway south of Santa Cruz, discovering great food and water sports along the way.

• Walk in the Wild 2011
• Disney Cruise Alaska

  Disney's cruise ship, Wonder, sets sail from the West Coast on its inaugural journey to Alaska.

• Day Trip: Stinson Beach

  A day trip to Stinson Beach.

• Lost Bay Area 5
• Street Eats Around the Bay
• Daytrip: Alameda

  The Island City just off Oakland is 'Middle America' in the middle of the Bay.

• Golden Gate Fields

  Join us as we take an inside look at the thrilling sport of thoroughbred horse racing at Golden Gate Fields, the last great Bay Area racetrack, Liam Mayclem goes behind the scenes to talk to Russell Baze and Jerry Hollendorfer.

• Port of Oakland

  Host Brian Hackney explores one of the busiest maritime seaports in all the world.

• Cultural Sweets

  Liam Mayclem and Thuy Vu sample delicious delicacies from around the globe.

• Daytrip: Saratoga

  Take a day trip to Saratoga!

• Financial District
• Desert Roadtrips

  Brian, Liam and Thuy pack into a small convertible and set off on a 1,500 mile road trip through California desert country.

• Daytrip: Occidental

  Brian Hackney and Thuy Vu head out for an overnight trip to Occidental, California.

• Cheap Eats: New and Notable

  From susuhirittos to crepes, Liam Mayclem explores the new and notable cheap eats around the Bay Area.

• Chevron

  Brian Hackney gets rare access inside the Chevron refinery.

• Made in the Bay Area: Small Businesses

  Liam Mayclem and Thuy Vu explore business products that got their start in the Bay Area.

• Boudin

  A San Francisco Institution: the Boudin Bakery and their lovely newer venue Bistro Boudin.

• Cooking Trends 2011

  Liam Mayclem invites you to join him on another tasty edition of Eye on the Bay.

• Fungus Festival

  Brian Hackney travels to Santa Cruz for the 37th Annual Fungus Festival.

• Road to Nowhere: Livermore to San Jose

  Brian Hackney and his dog hop in the car to randomly uncover the people and places along Mines Road.

• Bay Area Firsts

  Brian Hackney travels the region to uncover foods, gadgets, and everyday household items that were pioneered in the Bay Area.

• Big Eats
• Street Food 2

  Cooking 'on the line'; a San Carlos mom drives the Peninsula to sell her cakes.

• Highway 9

  A road trip down the South Bay's hidden gem: Highway 9.

• Pulp Fashion

  The fine art of Isabelle Borchgrave.

• Point A to Point B: Highway 92 Crab Run

  After gather the ingredients for a crab boil, it's off to a Bay Area brewery.

• Unusual Jobs 3

  High above Oakland to take on a dangerous Bay Area job; a bat hunter; a foley artist.

• Doggie Edition

  Cesar Milan; dog friendly places in the Bay Area; guide dogs for the blind; how you can memorializa your pooch.

• Made in the Bay Area 4

  Liam Mayclem uncovers how some interesting items are made in the Bay Area, like high end audio and video cables and custom ocular prosthetics.

• Brian Hackney Video Vault

  Brian dusts off rare archival footage found in a vault that hasn't been seen since the first day it aired.

• Cooking 2011

  Liam Mayclem invites you to join him as we cook from a few of 2011's most notable cookbooks.

• Road to Nowhere: Canyon

  Brian Hackney takes a roadtrip to a hidden town perched on the hills between Moraga and Oakland that few locals have ever heard about.

• Grammys

  Liam Mayclem and his CBS Radio pals make predictions for Sunday's Grammy Awards celebration.

• Classic Sweets Roadtrip

  Thuy Vu takes a sweet journey through all parts of the Bay to uncover classic desserts that have been around for generations.

• Date Night

  Liam Mayclem pairs up with Diablo Magazine to find the best date spots in the Bay Area.

• Road to Nowhere: North of I-580

  Brian Hackney randomly explores a swath of land North of I-580, an area nearby residents of Pleastanton and Livermore most likely never travel.

• Lost Bay Area: South Bay Treasures

  Brian Hackney heads into the mountains above the South Bay to uncover a lost Air Force Base that residents can still see from the side of the road; Thuy Vu hits the streets of San Jose to uncover the bygone tale of San Jose's electric tower.

• Unique Stores

  Brian Hackney scours the entire Bay Area in search of eclectic stores specializing in selling one item.

• Cheap Eats: Late Night Eats

  Liam Mayclem and Thuy Vu eat their way around the Bay for this tasty, late night edition of the show.

• Mariposa 2011
• Happy Birthday Bay Area 7
• Magical Mystery Tour

  Brian Hackney road trips to the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz, San Jose's Winchester Mystery House, a haunted castle in Pacifica and Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum in San Francisco.

• Holiday Movies
• Liam's Famous Friends 4

  Liam Mayclem visits with some famed celebs including Julia Roberts, Joan Rivers and KISS.

• South Bay Winery Roadtrip

  Brian Hackney and Thuy Vu explore the hidden and under-recognized South Bay wine region.

• Made in the Bay Area 3

  Liam Mayclem uncovers how some interesting items are made in the Bay Area.

• Giants Parade Highlights
• Volcano Roadtrip

  Brian discovers the geologic history of a number of Bay Area volcanoes.

• St. Helena

  Liam Mayclem travels north to St Helena.

• Road to Nowhere: Skyline

  Brian is faced with a flurry of paintball blasts as he discovers some great stops along Skyline Blvd.

• Oakland Zoo 2010

  Liam explores the wilds of Australia at the Oakland Zoo.

• Historic Eats

  CBS5's Thuy Vu joins Brian on a road trip to uncover some of the Bay Area's oldest dining spots and famed historical foods.

• Bay Area Biking

  Liam Mayclem gets on his bike and invites you along for the ride.

• Haunted Bay Area
• Festivals 2010
• Blue Show
• One Tank Trip West Marin Food Tour
• Road to Nowhere Berryessa
• Best Buddies 2010
• One Tank Trip Delta Tour
• Fall and Winter Fashion Trends 2010
• One Tank Trip Peninsula Food Tour
• Disney Halloween 2010
• Best of the North Bay
• South of Sur
• Best of the South Bay
• South Bay Wine Tour
• Green School
• Flavors: American, Basque, Indian and Italian
• Happy Birthday Bay Area 6
• Best of Diablo Magazine
• Staff Must Haves
• Best of San Francisco Magazine
• Fresh Food
• Factories: Fire and Ice

  A look at how Duraflame logs are made and a visit to the bagged ice factory in Fremont.

• Tank of Gas
• Water Getaways
• SF Magazine Best of
• Happy Birthday Bay Area 5

  From Palo Alto to Danville.

• Disney 2010
• Factories: Suspenders, Coffee and Pastries

  An East Bay suspender manufacturer, Peet's Coffee and Semifreddi's Bakery.

• Yosemite in Spring

  All that Yosemite has to offer in the springtime.

• Spring and Summer Trends

  Find out what trends are heating up for spring and summer.

• Taiwan 5
• Taiwan 4
• Taiwan 3
• Taiwan 2
• Taiwan 1
• Bay Area Beach Tour

  Over 30 beautiful bay area beaches.

• Spring Trends

  The trends that are heating up spring.

• Alameda Naval Air Station

  Brian Hackney explores old buildings and new businesses.

• Cavallo Point

  The ultimate Bay Area weekend escape.

• Black and White Ball
• Join the Club

  We have clubs for you to join.

• Point A to B: Miramar to Brisbane

  On the road for a random journey from a star-studded town to a hidden beach house.

• Peter Pan

  A behind the scenes look at a new production of Pete Pan.

• On This Spot
• Dead Bay Area

  Bay area cemeteries.

• Road to Nowhere

  People and places along Mines Road.

• Cheap Eats, Small Plates

  Cheap eats restaurants offering small plates with huge flavor.

• Team in Training

  The charity Team in Training is taking on the Napa Marathon to raise money for blood cancer.

• Kids Activities

  Fun activities to do for a bargain.

• Walt Disney Family Museum
• Dating 101

  Liam Mayclem explores great date spots that won't break the bank; tips on how to get a date; viewers' picks for 'Best Place to Kiss'

• Highway 1 North

  Brian Hacney travels north up Highway 1.

• Tahoe Winter Escape

  Take a ride on a snowmobile with Liam as he explores Tahoe.

• Prixe Fixe Meals
• Las Vegas 2010

  Liam finds out where locals go for fun.

• Mom and Pop Factories

  Mom and pop factories in the Bay Area.

• Beauty Trends

  From the hottest workouts to hairstyles of the season.

• Big Game Scavenger Hunt

  Brian and Liam take the lead in a Bay Area scavenger hunt.

• Bay Area Tours

  Unique Bay Area tours.

• Cirque du Soleil: Ovo
• Stumble Upon It

  A collection of unique landmarks and businesses that catch our eye.

• Paso Robles
• Geology Roadtrips
• Lost Bay Area: Tunnels and Amusement Parks

  Brian Hackney goes underground to discover a series of tunnels under San Francisco where early banks transported their money.

• Friday Fleamarket

  See what quirky and at times useful items Bay Area residents are looking to sell.

• Yountville

  Take a weekend getaway to the quaint town of Yountville, with Liam Mayclem.

• Big Food

  Liam Mayclem scouts the Bay Area to find big food like the 5 pound hamburger.

• Point A to B: Petaluma to Bodega

  Brian takes off in his MG on a random journey throught the North Bay.

• Dogs

  A look at how dogs are helping diabetics lead normal lives and the latest research on cancer sniffing canines.

• Fall Fashion 2009

  Visit the Levi Museum and learn the history of denim and women.

• Chabot Observatory

  It's one of the Bay Area's treasured gems, a state of the art Space and Science Center that every parent should utilize.

• A Day in the Life: Palace Hotel

  Liam Mayclem spends a day at the Palace Hotel doing everything from cleaning to room service.

• Flavors

  Liam Mayclem samples the foods and cultures of Italy, New Orleans with top chefs.

• Famously Not Famous

  Funny tales from local residents who share their names with famous people.

• Dogs
• What is That?
• 49 Mile
• Babies 2
• Factories 5
• Home Tips & Tricks
• Alaska
• Street Food

  Liam Mayclem explores the Bay Area's best street food vendors; from little skillet's chicken and waffles to Roti chicken, gourmet hot dogs and the East Bay's best tacos.

• Pillar Point

  Liam Mayclem explores a unique coast side getaway in the Bay Area; dine on fresh seafood, experience deep sea adventures and visit the area's newest oceanfront property.

• Oakland Zoo 2009

  Liam Mayclem has an all access pass to the Oakland Zoo, meet the volunteers that keep the zoo going and how you can become a volunteer too.

• Gastro Pubs

  Explore the Bay Area's finest gastro pubs where gourmet food is the specialty of the menu.

• Yosemite in Fall

  Brian hops aboard a Model T Ford for an unforgettable tour of Yosemite that includes horseback rides through meadows and a preview of affordable winter skiing.

• Mariposa County

  Brian steps back into gold rush times to discover a wonderful Bay Area getaway destination, ghost towns, charming inns and a working gold stamp mill.

• Underwater Airplane Inventor

  Brian takes a drive in a two-man underwater plane with legendary Bay Area inventor, Graham Hawkes.

• Uptown Oakland

  Liam Mayclem tours Oakland's new center of entertainment, dines at Pican and Ozumo's restaurants, tours the Famous Fox Theater and meets long time local residents of this revitalized, exciting community.

• Best Buddies

  We join Anthony Kennedy-Shriver and Maria Shriver, as they bring awareness to the needs of intellectually and developmentally challenged people.

• Conventions

  Move over technology and dental conventions, there's a quirkier breed of gatherings taking place in Bay Area hotels.

• Chefs and Bakers
• Disney Museum

  An exclusive sneak peek at the new Walt Disney family museum in San Francisco's Presidio; the first museum of its kind in the world features artifacts that launched the Disney empire.

• Sunset Magazine October 2009

  Brian Hackney brings the pages of the renowned Bay Area magazine to life with a great daytrip to Sanford, a lesson in buying art and a look at some great recipes prepared in Sunset's Test Kitchen.

• Uptown Oakland
• Underwater Airplane Inventor

  Brian Hackney takes a dive in a two-man underwater airplane with legendary Bay Area inventor, Graham Hawkes.

• North Coast Camping
• Street Foods
• Maker Faire

  Brian Hackney explores this hugely popular Bay Area event chock full of super cool and eccentric inventions.

• $20 Dinner Challenge
• On This Spot, Vol. 2

  Brian Hackney stands on the very spot where important Bay Area events took place.

• Dining Trends
• Happy Birthday Bay Area Vol. 4

  Bay Area businesses and landmarks celebrating major milestones; includes an East Bay hot dog institution and a visit with Buzz Aldrin onboard the ship that rescued him at sea.

• Back to School
• My Cool House

  Brian Hackney tours fascinating and eccentric Bay Area Homes, including a small house with a gigantic pipe organ, a medieval wine country estate and a home wallpapered with thousands of pencils.

• Liam's Famous Friends Number 2

  Liam Mayclem catches up with Julie Powell; the now famed blogger who inspired the film 'Julie and Julia,' also a chat with Indy race car champion Helio Castroneves.

• Kids Number 4

  Features great activities for Bay Area kids and where children can dine for free, plus a pampering South Bay spa service for 'moms to be.'

• Bargain Shopping

  Liam explores four locales in the Bay Area for great deals; includes appliances, home furnishings, carpets and frames.

• Big Hawaii

  Visit Hawaii's biggest island, home to an active volcano; plus, see an authentic Luau and where to swim with dolphins.

• Summer Movies 2009

  Liam Mayclem meets the stars of 'Ice Age' and 'Transformers,' this summers biggest films.

• Public Transit Daytrips #2

  Inexpensive journeys aboard Bay Area public transit, includes a Mexican food walking tour via BART and a Stinson Beach excursion aboard a small back-road bus.

• Great America

  Liam runs wild inside the Bay Area's longest running South Bay theme park.

• Wedding Show 2009

  Eye on the Bay walks you down the aisle with the latest trends in bridal gowns, plus amazing cost saving tips for the wedding of your dreams.

• Point A to B: MG Roadtrip

  On a roadtrip from Santa Clara to Scott's corner, with four MG cars in tow, Brian explores a South Bay snow cone factory and eats deep fried Twinkies in Fremont.

• Movies and Music

  Liam Mayclem takes you into the home of Sammy Hagar; meet Miley Cyrus and Dan Akroyd; the Bay Area says goodbye to radio personality Renel.

• Spring Trends

  The latest trends in fashion for women, men and kids; plus a one of a kind handbag made to keep you organized.

• Great America

  The latest rides and attractions inside the Bay Area's oldest theme park, also includes Great America cost saving tips.

• A Day in the Life: Palace Hotel

  Liam Mayclem spends a day at the Palace Hotel doing everything from cleaning to room service.

• Car and Tech Gadgets

  Easy solutions to reduce your gas consumption; visit a Bay area company that created the HD video camera; plus the hottest tech gadget on the market.

• Wallet Wise Thursdays: Scavenger Manifesto

  Meet the Eat Bay author who's written the bible on scavenging to save money.

• Babies

  Learn how to outfit your baby on a budget; how moms are helping other moms in tough times; how to make simple baby food at home.

• Wallet Wise Thursdays: Dumpster Diving

  Meet the East Bay women who find meals and deals inside trash cans, plus bargain getaways and free meals.

• Women's Conference

  Celebrating professional business women; meet Congresswomen Jackie Speier and San Francisco's First Lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom.

• Mansions

  Get a sneak peak of the home of the future, plus the creative way agents are selling mansions in this tough economy.

• Lost Bay Area

  Brian discovers and old building that may have been California's never completed '22nd Mission,' plus navigating the tunnels beneath Hunter's Point neighborhood castle.

• Maui

  Explore Maui as Liam takes you on a visit to the only Hawaiian Pineapple Company; get up close with humpback whales; and see a local diner.

• Big Island

  Visit Hawaii's biggest island; home to an active volcano, plus see an authentic Luau and where to swim with dolphins.

• Oahu

  Liam Mayclem takes you to the shores of Oahu; including Waikiki Beach, the North Shore, one of the top restaurants in the world and President Obama's favorite Island spots.

• Wallet Wise Thursdays: Prepared Meals

  Cooking a gourmet meal has never been so affordable, learn how to create an Indian feast in your kitchen and Thomas Keller shows how to make 'Bouchons.'

• On This Spot

  Brian Hackney shows off spots where important historical moments occurred.

• Consulates

  Brian Hackney peers inside the lives of foreign diplomats stationed in the Bay Area.

• Treasure Island

  Brian Hackney takes a fascinating tour of the famous island in the middle of the Bay.

• Pop Quiz no. 4

  Brian Hackney puts viewers to the test with a round of Bay Area trivia.

• Wallet Wise Thursdays: Home Goods

  Tips and locations to furnish and remodel your home on a budget, plus Angie of 'Angie's List' provides tips on home repairs.

• Happy Birthday Bay Area: Volume 3

  A saloon in the middle of the Redwoods, a haunted coastal inn and a major Bay Area university celebrates birthdays this year.

• Unique Experiences

  Exploring some unique Bay Area activities, Liam Mayclem goes for a ride in the famous white blimp with Steve Wozniak and uncovers the trend of underground dining.

• Yelp!

  Meet the founders and reviewers of Yelp, one of the most popular user driven review sites on the internet.

• Fried Foods

  Liam scours the Bay Area to sample and array of deep fried treats; features chicken and waffles, deep fried snickers and corn dogs.

• Tiny Towns U-Z

  Brian Hackney reaches the end of the alphabet in his continuing tour of small towns with tiny populations including Vineburg, Woodacre and Zanante.

• Seafood

  Liam heads on a culinary seafood tour of the Bay Area in search of the best bowls of chowder and cioppino.

• Point A to B: Castro Valley to Altamont

  Brian Hackney's journey between two randomly picked towns finds him stopping at an east bay monastery, a water temple and a Livermore raceway.

• Bear Valley

  Brian Hackney heads east to the snow village of Bear Valley, uncovering an inexpensive and laid back winter getaway.

• Yelp

  Meet the founders and reviewers of Yelp, one of the most popular user-driven review sites on the internet.

• Street Names

  Stories and history behind the names of major Bay Area streets we all drive past.

• On the Job

  Liam Mayclem and Brian Hackney take on different jobs for a day including meter maid, singing telegram talent, barista and BART maintenance worker.

• Public Transit Daytrips 2

  Inexpensive journeys aboard Bay Area public transit; includes a Mexican food walking tour and a Stinson Beach excursion.

• Upscale Comfort Food

  Liam Mayclem samples the upscale versions of some of our favorite comfort foods from hot dogs and pop tarts to donuts and ice cream.

• Specialty Shops

  A look at niche and bizarre businesses in the Bay Area.

• Wallet Wise Thursdays

  Travel bargains, quality discount furniture warehouse and affordable home accessories.

• Unusual Jobs

  Brian discovers some lesser known Bay Area occupations; a herring fisherman, a private eye and a fortune cookie writer.

• Get Fit

  Bob Green gives Liam practical tips on living a healthy life; from food to fitness.

• Ghost Towns

  Brian takes a fascinating tour of Bay Area towns with remnants still visible.

• Made in the Bay Area

  Liam explores the process of how some common everyday products are made in the Bay Area.

• Wallet Wise Thursdays

  Segments include eating free in the Bay Area, roadtrips for under $20 and shopping bargains around the Bay.

• Classic Cheap Eats

  Liam samples classic foods, including traditional Mexican dishes from a Berkeley family owned restaurant to tasty buffets dinners under $10.

• Charity

  Liam Mayclem discusses the charitable works being done by stars like Matt Dillon, Celebrity Chef Jeff and others.

• Sunset Magazine

  Brian Hackney takes a daytrip to the stunning Dry Creek Valley; along with inexpensive tips on ways to go green in the garden.

• Wallet Wise Thursdays

  Continuing series on navigating the economy to your benefit; episode features meal deals and specials.

• China Camp

  Brian Hackney explores the remains of a lost Chinese shrimping village on San Francisco Bay.

• Sandwich Crawl

  Brian travels to all parts of the Bay Area searching for the best sandwich.

• Pocketbook Planner

  New Thursday night series dedicated to saving money in this tough economy; includes deals and discounts in the Bay Area.

• Real Estate
• Islands of the Bay

  Brian Hackney visits some bay area islands, including an island city and a great island for hiking and vacationing.