Food Network Star
Food Network Star

Food Network Star

2005 14 Seasons 136 Episodes ⭐ 5.5 Reality

Cooking competition following upcoming chefs, and the winner gets to host their own show!

Cooking competition following upcoming chefs, and the winner gets to host their own show!

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Seasons & Episodes

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Episode 1

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Episode 2

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Episode 3

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Episode 4

EP 5

Episode 5

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Iron Chef Bootcamp

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Rachael Ray TV 101

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2nd Elimination

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Giada Elimination

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Alton Brown TV 101

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TV Guide Press Conference

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Paula Deen Pilots

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Season 2 finale

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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

EP 2

Bon Appetit Challenge

Giada De Laurentis tests the contestants on their presentation skills. The winner's dish will appear on the cover of Bon

EP 3

NBA Chocolate Challenge

A chocolate challenge is given by former NBA player Darryl “Chocolate Thunder” Dawkins and last season's winner Guy

EP 4

Fort Dix Challenge

Paula Deen and Giada De Laurentiis instruct the remaining finalists to prepare comfort-food dishes for troops at Fort Di

EP 5

Alton's Classroom

The contestants build their own brand by making a packaged food that represents their unique point of view; they also fi

EP 6

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

EP 7

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

EP 8

Finale

In the Season 3 finale, the two remaining finalists head to Miami's South Beach Food Wine Festival, where they'll prepar

EP 9

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

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Star Quality

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FN Star On the Go

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You . . . In a Jar

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Being an Expert

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Enticing and Easy with Bon Appetit

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Into the Studio

EP 7

Vegas Throwdown

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Ultimate Vegas Buffet

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Finale

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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

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Holidays with Giada

The nine remaining finalists receive their next challenge from Esquire's articles editor Ryan D'Agostino. They must crea

EP 3

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

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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

EP 5

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

EP 6

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

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Red Lobster Battle On The Beach

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Miami VIP

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Finale

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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

EP 2

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

EP 3

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

EP 4

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

EP 5

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:

EP 6

Retro Palm Springs

The seven remaining finalists must prove that they have another essential trait for a Food Network star: the ability to

EP 7

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

EP 8

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

EP 9

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

EP 10

Rachael Ray Directs

Audience feedback will play a pivotal role in tonight's selection, but first the three remaining finalists must create a

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Lights, Camera, Cook

Fifteen eager Food Network Star finalists arrive at Hollywood's famous Grauman's Chinese Theater where they meet each ot

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In the Line of Fire

The 14 remaining finalists must create a pizza that reflects their culinary point of view. A surprise elimination shocks

EP 3

Dueling Desserts

The finalists have their work cut out for them during the Camera Challenge when they must use a sweet Hershey's product

EP 4

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

EP 5

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

EP 6

Food Truck Face-Off

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Dinner Party for Wolfgang Puck

EP 8

Ina Garten & Rachael Ray

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Comedy Roast

EP 10

Iron Chef

EP 11

Cook For Your Life & Pilots

EP 1

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

EP 2

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

EP 3

Dessert Chopping Block

The 13 remaining finalists meet Chopped judges Alex Guarnaschelli, Scott Conant, and Marc Murphy and are given their Sta

EP 4

Fashion Week Food Makeover

Bland dishes receive makeovers during New York Fashion Week. Ted Allen is a guest judge.

EP 5

Guy Live

The hopefuls film TV specials based on holidays or special events, with Season 2 winner Guy Fieri providing feedback.

EP 6

Iron Chef Food Court

Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian challenges the 10 remaining hopefuls to feed 150 hungry shoppers in a food-court challenge t

EP 7

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

EP 8

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,

EP 9

Deliciously Unpredictable Demos

The 7 remaining contestants are challenged to do a three-minute live cooking demo at the South Beach Wine Food Festival.

EP 10

Pilot Greenlights

The finalists star in promos; four make the cut.

EP 11

Finale: A Star is Born

The final three are joined by their families and the winner is revealed.

EP 1

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

EP 2

Burger Bash

The contestants are tasked with creating the ultimate burger and presenting it to 100 burger enthusiasts.

EP 3

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

EP 4

Big Screen Bites

This week, the finalists will compete at a one of these extravagant cinemas. Paired into teams of three, they will have

EP 5

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

EP 6

Product Pitch

Food Network Stars need to communicate big ideas quickly, so this week, each finalist will have to come up with a produc

EP 7

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

EP 8

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

EP 9

Menu: Impossible

Robert Irvine issues a challenge to the remaining contestants, asking them to rework outdated dishes on a restaurant's m

EP 10

Network Pitch

The four finalists pitch their ideas for a show to Food Network executives Bob Tuschman and Susie Fogelson, who choose t

EP 11

America Picks a Star

The Season 9 winner is revealed during a reunion show featuring never-before-seen footage and reflections from the compe

EP 1

Hollywood Calling!

Twelve hopefuls arrive in L. A. to compete for their own Food Network show.

EP 2

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

EP 3

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

EP 4

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

EP 5

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

EP 6

Product Commercial

The finalists are tasked with creating products that are representative of their culinary point of view. After receiving

EP 7

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

EP 8

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

EP 9

Rachael Ray Show

The five remaining contestants visit Food Network headquarters in New York City, where they learn they will be doing "li

EP 10

Promos and Pilots

Giada and Alton coach the final four contestants as they shoot promos for potential Food Network shows. After seeing the

EP 11

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

EP 1

Food Star Food Festival

The 12 Food Network Star Finalists hit Los Angeles running, tasked with making an introductory video for the food festiv

EP 2

Savory Baking

The Finalists are tested on their adaptability in the two challenges today. First, they create inspiring dishes using le

EP 3

Trendy Dinner

It's all about keeping up with the latest food trends when the Finalists first create and photograph their own version o

EP 4

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

EP 5

The Perfect Match

In the Mentor Challenge, the Finalists' favorite ingredients are swapped with that of another Finalist for a dish they p

EP 6

Improv

In the Mentor Challenge, the Finalists are tasked with creating and presenting an enticing pizza with kicked-up flavors

EP 7

Food Truck Throwdown

In their first challenge, the Finalists create and present a portable version of their favorite brunch dish to Giada De

EP 8

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

EP 9

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

EP 10

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

EP 11

We Have a Winner

The final three are joined by the nine eliminated Finalists to view their pilots, along with Giada De Laurentiis, Bobby

EP 1

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

EP 2

Mash-Up Throwdown

Cooking Channel’s Haylie Duff and Rev Run join as guest judges, and first, Haylie helps Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby

EP 3

Show Promos

The finalists pair up to shoot a promo for their version of a show called "Family Road Trip!" Whether their destination

EP 4

Room Service Revenge

First, the finalists try their hand at delivering a trendy remote food report for Entertainment Tonight hosts Kevin Fraz

EP 5

Motorsports Tailgating

Chef Robert Irvine shows his love of NASCAR and the inevitable tailgating that comes along with it as he challenges the

EP 6

Good Mythical Morning

Duff Goldman joins Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay as the finalists take their culinary prowess to new levels with "e

EP 7

Tiki Takeover

First, special guest judge Lorraine Pascale helps Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay determine the best dish made from f

EP 8

Guilty Pleasures Dinner

The finalists join forces to create a five-course meal composed of nothing but indulgent, over-the-top, guilty pleasure

EP 9

Food Holiday Fray

For the next challenge, the finalists are each assigned a different holiday party -- St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo, M

EP 10

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

EP 11

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

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Auditions

Twelve Food Network Star hopefuls arrive at the beautiful and historic Orpheum Theater in downtown Los Angeles, hoping f

EP 2

Beauty and the Beast

The finalists host a party celebrating Disney's live-action feature Beauty and the Beast. The finalists are divided into

EP 3

All-Terrain Eats

The ten remaining finalists divide into two teams, with each team creating a five-course menu for an experiential restau

EP 4

Glamping

The remaining finalists are divided into teams and sent into the wilderness. When they arrive at a campsite, they must u

EP 5

Sunny's Kitchen Hacks

First, the finalists pair up and take on a typical shopping budget problem while creating an Instagram Story about their

EP 6

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

EP 7

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

EP 8

Cooking Goes Live!

The finalists must try their hand at something big, taking their inspiration from Josh Denny and his hit Food Network sh

EP 9

Game Day Special

The four remaining finalists try their hand at reporting live on location by visiting popular food trucks while Giada De

EP 10

Who Wants A Pilot

The three remaining finalists are in for a shock when they learn that a previously eliminated finalist is reentering the

EP 11

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

EP 1

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

EP 2

Destination Videos

The remaining finalists team up to create food podcasts about colorful snacks; Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis and guest

EP 3

Summer Bite Bash

The remaining finalists think they’re cooking solo at an exclusive private event for foodies and tastemakers, but en r

EP 4

Panic on the Panel

The tables are turned on the contestants when they learn they must judge themselves; People magazine editor-in-chief Jes

EP 5

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

EP 6

Shark Night Dinner

In the first challenge, the remaining finalists update their family favorites with a culinary twist; the finalists then

EP 7

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

EP 8

Who Gets a Pilot?

A previously eliminated competitor re-enters the competition thanks to a win on "Star Salvation"; eliminated finalists s

EP 9

The Newest Star

The pilots are in, and Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay determine the fates of the three finalists. Watch what happens

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