Visiting... with Huell Howser Season 4 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. Babies

Huell visits local community medical facilities and family centers to highlight regional infant care, early childhood development programs, and the diverse stories of new parents navigating the early stages of family life in Southern California.

2. Happy Chickens

Huell visits Lily Farms to see their famous free-range "happy chickens" and check out the local egg harvesting operations. He then heads over to the nearby Quicksilver Ranch to see their sweet miniature horses.

3. Soul Food

Huell links up with food enthusiast Aleane Fitz-Carter for a culinary trip to two landmark soul food restaurants in Los Angeles, including a detailed behind-the-scenes look inside Dulan's kitchen.

4. Artists

Huell explores contrasting creative expressions by visiting the private studios of two distinct Los Angeles-based artists, conducting personal interviews with Milford Zornes and Guillermo Bert.

5. Remembering

Huell pays a touching tribute to two notable Southern Californians. The episode looks back at the life of David Falconer, a beloved choir master at St. James Church, and honors Ethel Sherard - popularly known as "The Scrabble Lady" from his past Videolog shorts.

6. Lane Victory

Huell travels down to San Pedro to tour the SS Lane Victory, a historic World War II cargo ship. He explores the massive engine rooms, walks the decks, and meets the volunteer veteran crew members keeping the vessel operational.

7. E.R.

Huell secures a real-life medical facility tour to look past standard television drama models. He spends the night tracking the logistical flows, trauma team protocols, and high-stakes operations inside a busy local emergency room.

8. Angels Flight Dedication

Huell joins local crowds in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the historic re-dedication and reopening of the famous Angels Flight funicular railway. He hitches a ride on the orange cars and interviews local citizens who rode the transit line in its mid-century heyday.

9. Egyptian Theater

Huell Howser tours the historic Hollywood Egyptian Theatre during its major multi-million dollar restoration project led by the American Cinematheque. The episode highlights the iconic 1922 movie palace's architectural history, Egyptian-revival design elements, and its lasting cultural legacy in Hollywood.

10. Dairy Farm

Huell tours a busy family-owned and operated dairy farm in the Chino Valley, documenting what was then the heaviest concentration of dairy livestock in the entire country.

11. L.A. Coliseum

Huell spends the day walking the historic grounds of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. He reviews archival Olympics footage and sits down with world-renowned artist Robert Graham to discuss the bronze nude statues he sculpted for the 1984 Olympic Games.

12. Survivors

Huell highlights two resilient cultural landmarks in the city. He steps inside the historic Apple Pan hamburger stand on Pico Boulevard before changing locations to view the Lang Oak in Encino - the oldest living tree in Los Angeles.

13. Philippe's

Huell visits downtown Los Angeles to celebrate Philippe The Original, one of the oldest continually operating restaurants in the city. The episode profiles the multi-generational landmark's culture, communal seating traditions, and its legacy as the birthplace of the French dipped sandwich.

14. Fireboat

Huell boards the legendary LAFD Ralph J. Scott fireboat stationed in San Pedro. The episode examines the engineering, naval architecture, and heroic service record of the historic vessel while showcasing its powerful maritime water cannons in action.

15. Huell in Havana

Huell embarks on a rare ten-day journey to Cuba armed with a lightweight Hi-8 video camera. The expanded special provides an immersion into daily life, music, architecture, and transportation throughout Havana, offering an authentic glimpse past regional travel barriers.

16. Produce Market

Huell goes on an early-morning tour of the buzzing Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Marketdowntown. The episode explores the massive, frantic logistics of how fresh fruits and vegetables are delivered from global farms and distributed to regional merchants daily.

17. Governor's Mansion

Huell journeys up to Sacramento to receive an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of California's historic Governor's Mansion. He is guided through the landmark estate by Kathleen Brown, who shares personal living memories of growing up inside the executive residence as a teenager.

18. Happy Wanderers

Huell spends a nostalgic afternoon reuniting with the surviving cast, crew, and creative team behind the iconic mid-century California travel program, The Happy Wanderers. The episode features an interview with Henrietta Barnard—wife of late host Slim Barnard—to reflect on early broadcast history.

19. Rancho Los Amigos

Huell spends a day touring the historic Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center in Downey. The program explores its structural legacy as a premier rehabilitation hub during the 1940s and 1950s polio epidemic, while showcasing its modern-era advancements in treating complex spinal cord injuries.

20. Iron Garden

Huell travels up to the mountain community of Idyllwild to visit local resident Anna Jorgenson. The episode explores a sprawling private garden entirely populated by highly intricate, whimsical, and historic outdoor folk art sculptures hand-crafted out of recycled iron.

21. Long Beach Naval Station

Huell travels down to the Long Beach Naval Station during a period of heavy military downsizing. The segment highlights the site's rich naval presence and explores the grassroots community efforts mobilized to save its historic architecture from prospective demolition.

22. Tuna Cannery

Huell Howser visits Terminal Island in San Pedro to tour the massive Tri-Marine tuna canning facility. The episode provides a comprehensive look at the industrial seafood processing operations and highlights the historical evolution of the region's historic fishing and canning industry.

23. Mud People

Huell spends the morning at the base of downtown L.A.'s iconic Angels Flight funicular railway to profile a highly eccentric performance art group known as the Mud People. The episode captures the reactions and commentary of local onlookers as the covered performers move through the public space.

24. DWP Power Plant

In the season finale, Huell travels up to San Francisquito Canyon to explore early city infrastructure history. He tours inside the historic Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Power Plant No. 1, highlighting its engineering history and connection to William Mulholland.

25. Long Beach Naval Station

Huell spends the day exploring the sprawling Long Beach Naval Station amid localized downsizing and potential demolition threats. The segment chronicles the base's military history and documents grassroots civic proposals to preserve its historic structures as a public park.

26. Library/Memorial

Huell explores two distinct historical treasures in Glendale and North Hollywood. The first half features a visit to the Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery to honor 13 famous pioneer aviators, followed by an architectural look inside the historic Brand Library & Art Center.

27. Jewish East L.A.

Huell Howser tours East Los Angeles to uncover the historic Jewish roots of the predominantly Hispanic neighborhood. The episode focuses on the community's early 20th-century cultural hub and features a detailed look at the historic Breed Street Shul.

28. Korean Market

Huell returns to Koreatown in Los Angeles for a detailed, updated tour of a bustling neighborhood international market. The episode explores traditional Korean groceries, specialized seafood counters, and regional culinary delicacies while profiling the vibrant community life surrounding the cultural marketplace.