Seasons & Episodes
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Iron Chef Bootcamp
Rachael Ray TV 101
2nd Elimination
Giada Elimination
Alton Brown TV 101
TV Guide Press Conference
Paula Deen Pilots
Season 2 finale
Potluck, Cakes and Wedding Challenge
Season 3 kicks off as the 11 finalists are introduced and presented with their first three challenges. They must create
Bon Appetit Challenge
Giada De Laurentis tests the contestants on their presentation skills. The winner's dish will appear on the cover of Bon
NBA Chocolate Challenge
A chocolate challenge is given by former NBA player Darryl “Chocolate Thunder” Dawkins and last season's winner Guy
Fort Dix Challenge
Paula Deen and Giada De Laurentiis instruct the remaining finalists to prepare comfort-food dishes for troops at Fort Di
Alton's Classroom
The contestants build their own brand by making a packaged food that represents their unique point of view; they also fi
Iron Chef Showdown
The remaining four finalists each get a surprise sous chef to help them on an “Iron Chef” battle, where they must cr
Meet the Press
Three hopefuls remain and they head to Rachael Ray's daily talk show, where each will prepare a signature dish. Then, th
Finale
In the Season 3 finale, the two remaining finalists head to Miami's South Beach Food Wine Festival, where they'll prepar
Third Season Finale
The last two finalists fly to Miami and cook for all the Food Network stars at the South Beach Food & Wine Festival. The
Star Quality
FN Star On the Go
You . . . In a Jar
Being an Expert
Enticing and Easy with Bon Appetit
Into the Studio
Vegas Throwdown
Ultimate Vegas Buffet
Finale
Press Party for Food Network's 16th Birthday
In the season five premiere of The Next Food Network Star, the 10 finalists are immediately thrown into their first chal
Holidays with Giada
The nine remaining finalists receive their next challenge from Esquire's articles editor Ryan D'Agostino. They must crea
Dinner at Ina's
The eight remaining finalists meet Tyler Florence who tells them they must shop for a family dinner and menu-plan while
The Ultimate American Meal
Bobby Flay tests the remaining seven finalists by having them put their culinary point of view on a classic American dis
FN Star - Rachael Ray
In the spirit of her cooking and kids charity, Yum-o!, Food Network star Rachael Ray challenges the remaining six finali
Miami Up All Night
The remaining four finalists pack their bags and prepare to head to Miami for their next challenge. Before taking off wi
Red Lobster Battle On The Beach
Miami VIP
Finale
Welcome to Los Angeles!
In a special two hour premiere episode of The Next Food Network Star, twelve hopefuls arrive in Los Angeles to compete f
Sweet to Savory Carnival
The remaining eleven finalists learn how hard it is to perform an assembly line demo in only eleven minutes. Then, speci
Grammy Award Celebration
Ten remaining finalists get a crash course in the Hollywood way of life. First they have to present a dish to camera, in
Spicy Competition
The heat turns up on the remaining nine finalists. Pepper Master Bobby Flay has the group make a mad dash to choose a pe
Lunch Trucks With Paula
In a super-sized episode, the remaining eight finalists have to create their very own food product in a jar. The twist:
Retro Palm Springs
The seven remaining finalists must prove that they have another essential trait for a Food Network star: the ability to
Secret Supper Club
A busy home cook herself, last year's winner, Melissa D'Arabian, drops by to task the finalists to relate to the busy ho
Cooking for Eva Longoria
Family and emotions play a key role in tonight's challenges as the finalists are delivered an unexpected twist to the ca
Iron Chef Battle
The four remaining finalists travel back to Food Network's New York City home for their hardest challenge to date, an Ir
Rachael Ray Directs
Audience feedback will play a pivotal role in tonight's selection, but first the three remaining finalists must create a
Lights, Camera, Cook
Fifteen eager Food Network Star finalists arrive at Hollywood's famous Grauman's Chinese Theater where they meet each ot
In the Line of Fire
The 14 remaining finalists must create a pizza that reflects their culinary point of view. A surprise elimination shocks
Dueling Desserts
The finalists have their work cut out for them during the Camera Challenge when they must use a sweet Hershey's product
Cougar Town and Paula Deen
Food Network Star alum Melissa d'Arabian challenges the finalists to use a Kellogg's product to create sophisticated and
Diners, Drive-Ins and Fourth of July
Guy Fieri rolls up in his classic red Camaro to guide the finalists through a segment of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Th
Food Truck Face-Off
Dinner Party for Wolfgang Puck
Ina Garten & Rachael Ray
Comedy Roast
Iron Chef
Cook For Your Life & Pilots
Impossible Beginnings
In the premiere episode of Food Network Star, 15 hopefuls arrive in New York to compete for the ultimate dream job: to h
NYC on the Go
This week's challenge is a food tour of New York! The finalists are split into three teams and will each take a busload
Dessert Chopping Block
The 13 remaining finalists meet Chopped judges Alex Guarnaschelli, Scott Conant, and Marc Murphy and are given their Sta
Fashion Week Food Makeover
Bland dishes receive makeovers during New York Fashion Week. Ted Allen is a guest judge.
Guy Live
The hopefuls film TV specials based on holidays or special events, with Season 2 winner Guy Fieri providing feedback.
Iron Chef Food Court
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian challenges the 10 remaining hopefuls to feed 150 hungry shoppers in a food-court challenge t
Meet the Press-Ure
Nine hopefuls remain, and they're tested on how well they can handle themselves under pressure. First, they film their o
Deen Family Beach Party
The remaining eight go to the Miami South Beach Wine & Food Festival, where Paula Deen is hosting a summer beach party,
Deliciously Unpredictable Demos
The 7 remaining contestants are challenged to do a three-minute live cooking demo at the South Beach Wine Food Festival.
Pilot Greenlights
The finalists star in promos; four make the cut.
Finale: A Star is Born
The final three are joined by their families and the winner is revealed.
Are You Ready For Prime Time?
12 hopefuls compete to host their own Food Network show. Each films a pitch tape and prepares one dish. Bob Tuschman, Su
Burger Bash
The contestants are tasked with creating the ultimate burger and presenting it to 100 burger enthusiasts.
A Star Is Chopped
The remaining contestants are given an exotic ingredient and must be able to use their palate to identify and present wh
Big Screen Bites
This week, the finalists will compete at a one of these extravagant cinemas. Paired into teams of three, they will have
4th of July Live
Food Network Stars often participate in live TV events where they're required to think on their feet and react to any si
Product Pitch
Food Network Stars need to communicate big ideas quickly, so this week, each finalist will have to come up with a produc
Star Charity Auction
The finalists must use an unusual ingredient to create a dish which they will then auction to a roomful of adventurous e
Food Stories From The Road
The finalists are divided into teams to film a three minute "food story show" about a pizza joint and a donut shop. Gues
Menu: Impossible
Robert Irvine issues a challenge to the remaining contestants, asking them to rework outdated dishes on a restaurant's m
Network Pitch
The four finalists pitch their ideas for a show to Food Network executives Bob Tuschman and Susie Fogelson, who choose t
America Picks a Star
The Season 9 winner is revealed during a reunion show featuring never-before-seen footage and reflections from the compe
Hollywood Calling!
Twelve hopefuls arrive in L. A. to compete for their own Food Network show.
Please Try This at Home
Alton Brown asks the finalists to teach him a recipe; and later, they must demonstrate a dish of their choosing to the h
Cutthroat Food Star
Sabotage is on the menu when the remaining finalists are split into two teams of five for a challenge, inspired by the T
Internet Marketing Video
The finalists set out to prove their social-media savvy when they create behind-the-scenes selfies in the Food Network S
Live Demo at Knott's Berry Farm
The contestants visit Knott's Berry Farm amusement park in Buena Park, California, where they are tasked with performing
Product Commercial
The finalists are tasked with creating products that are representative of their culinary point of view. After receiving
Vegas Pool Party
The contestants are whisked away to "Caesar's Palace" in Las Vegas, where they take part in a challenge with a buffet th
One-of-a-Kind Experience
The contestants visit restaurants that offer one-of-a-kind dining experiences in Las Vegas, and then are split into team
Rachael Ray Show
The five remaining contestants visit Food Network headquarters in New York City, where they learn they will be doing "li
Promos and Pilots
Giada and Alton coach the final four contestants as they shoot promos for potential Food Network shows. After seeing the
A Food Star Is Born
The winner is revealed during the Season 10 finale, which also includes a tell-all reunion between the contestants and n
Food Star Food Festival
The 12 Food Network Star Finalists hit Los Angeles running, tasked with making an introductory video for the food festiv
Savory Baking
The Finalists are tested on their adaptability in the two challenges today. First, they create inspiring dishes using le
Trendy Dinner
It's all about keeping up with the latest food trends when the Finalists first create and photograph their own version o
4th of July Cookout
The Finalists are split into teams of three, tasked with creating and presenting a cohesive menu to a crowd of hungry fa
The Perfect Match
In the Mentor Challenge, the Finalists' favorite ingredients are swapped with that of another Finalist for a dish they p
Improv
In the Mentor Challenge, the Finalists are tasked with creating and presenting an enticing pizza with kicked-up flavors
Food Truck Throwdown
In their first challenge, the Finalists create and present a portable version of their favorite brunch dish to Giada De
Lifestyle Brand
With a focus on their lifestyle brands, the Finalists first create and present a dish that a home cook can prepare in 30
Live TV
In this week's challenges, the Finalists learn that there are no second takes in live TV. After cooking and demoing a di
Dish of a Lifetime and Pilots
The winner of Star Salvation rejoins the competition, and the remaining four Finalists each choose a sous chef from the
We Have a Winner
The final three are joined by the nine eliminated Finalists to view their pilots, along with Giada De Laurentiis, Bobby
Cinematic Debut!
The finalists shoot 30-second screen tests to explain what they are all about, which are then screened at a VIP event in
Mash-Up Throwdown
Cooking Channel’s Haylie Duff and Rev Run join as guest judges, and first, Haylie helps Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby
Show Promos
The finalists pair up to shoot a promo for their version of a show called "Family Road Trip!" Whether their destination
Room Service Revenge
First, the finalists try their hand at delivering a trendy remote food report for Entertainment Tonight hosts Kevin Fraz
Motorsports Tailgating
Chef Robert Irvine shows his love of NASCAR and the inevitable tailgating that comes along with it as he challenges the
Good Mythical Morning
Duff Goldman joins Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay as the finalists take their culinary prowess to new levels with "e
Tiki Takeover
First, special guest judge Lorraine Pascale helps Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay determine the best dish made from f
Guilty Pleasures Dinner
The finalists join forces to create a five-course meal composed of nothing but indulgent, over-the-top, guilty pleasure
Food Holiday Fray
For the next challenge, the finalists are each assigned a different holiday party -- St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo, M
Pushing for a Pilot
It's down to three finalists, but there's a surprise in store when an eliminated contestant reenters the competition aft
A New Food Network Star
After 10 grueling weeks of the toughest challenges on television, the final three watch their pilots with Giada De Laure
Auditions
Twelve Food Network Star hopefuls arrive at the beautiful and historic Orpheum Theater in downtown Los Angeles, hoping f
Beauty and the Beast
The finalists host a party celebrating Disney's live-action feature Beauty and the Beast. The finalists are divided into
All-Terrain Eats
The ten remaining finalists divide into two teams, with each team creating a five-course menu for an experiential restau
Glamping
The remaining finalists are divided into teams and sent into the wilderness. When they arrive at a campsite, they must u
Sunny's Kitchen Hacks
First, the finalists pair up and take on a typical shopping budget problem while creating an Instagram Story about their
Summer Party Playoffs
It's halfway through the competition, so it's time for midterms! Each of the remaining seven finalists must make their b
Beat Bobby Flay
The finalists take on the hit Food Network show, Beat Bobby Flay! In the first round of cooking, the finalists go head-t
Cooking Goes Live!
The finalists must try their hand at something big, taking their inspiration from Josh Denny and his hit Food Network sh
Game Day Special
The four remaining finalists try their hand at reporting live on location by visiting popular food trucks while Giada De
Who Wants A Pilot
The three remaining finalists are in for a shock when they learn that a previously eliminated finalist is reentering the
The Newest Food Network Star
It all comes down to the final week, as Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay watch the Food Network pilots for the three f
Are You a Main Attraction?
Ten "Food Network Star" hopefuls are greeted by Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay to kick off the competition; each fin
Destination Videos
The remaining finalists team up to create food podcasts about colorful snacks; Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis and guest
Summer Bite Bash
The remaining finalists think they’re cooking solo at an exclusive private event for foodies and tastemakers, but en r
Panic on the Panel
The tables are turned on the contestants when they learn they must judge themselves; People magazine editor-in-chief Jes
Take This Title and Run With It
The six finalists whip up dishes inspired by characters from the movie "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation"; special
Shark Night Dinner
In the first challenge, the remaining finalists update their family favorites with a culinary twist; the finalists then
Can You Host an Icon
The competition is down to the final four, and it’s time to see if the finalists can handle the rigors of live televis
Who Gets a Pilot?
A previously eliminated competitor re-enters the competition thanks to a win on "Star Salvation"; eliminated finalists s
The Newest Star
The pilots are in, and Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay determine the fates of the three finalists. Watch what happens