Episode: 1x01 | Airdate:
Go behind the scenes of the exclusive World Pastry Cup, an 11 hour marathon in which 45 International teams of Pastry chefs compete for the title of Wold Pastry Chef. Follow the Canadian and American team as they work there way to this Championship.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2000
Go behind the scenes of the upcoming Bocuse d'Or 2001 competition as two young North American chefs try to break the stranglehold held by the European powerhouses of cuisine over the past decade.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2000
Jim White of Casa Vieja in Corralis, NM, and Paula Deen of the Lady and Sons Restaurant in Savannah Georgia joins Gordon as he invades the fraternity and sorority-rich Union Street at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate:
Premier pastry chefs from twelve different countries travel to Las Vegas for a two-day competition that's known for setting new standards in the industry. Each team shows its artistic talent with a sugar showpiece and a chocolate showpiece, and its culinary prowess with pastries
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate:
It's a cake competition with a mystery twist. The best cake makers in the country came to Phoenix with no idea what they'd be asked to do. Just hours before the competition, the theme was announced: sports cakes! Watch as the pros squirm under the pressure, with just a few hours to plan, and 7 hours to build world-class cakes.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate:
Haunted houses, ghostly pumpkins and edible eyeballs make for a Halloween thriller, when five top cake teams gather for an intense cake and candy competition. Elaborate cakes, some weighing 80+ pounds, must impress a panel of tough judges with their delectable craftsmanship and creative use of candy decorations.
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate:
Forget the good cheer, these cake artists just want to win! Six of the nation's top cake teams come to Sea Island Georgia to make the best holiday cakes they can create in just six hours. The icing is flying and the air is sparkling with glitter as the nation's best create grand holiday masterpieces
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate:
Twenty-five barbecue teams are invited Reno, Nevada to compete for a $16,500 purse in one of the biggest rib cook-offs in the country.
Episode: 1x09 | Airdate:
For the first time in America, the top bread and pastry artists join forces to compete in a two-day competition that showcases both their unique talents and combined creativity.
Episode: 1x10 | Airdate:
Four teams compete in a unique competition that combines ice sculpture and pastry art. Each team consists of two competitors. Our experts have to come up with a sculpture that combines two very different elements under the umbrella theme of Fire and Ice. There will be many forces at work against the teams .heat, the clock and for some, almost no time to practice.
Episode: 1x11 | Airdate:
It's a bride's fantasy and a cake decorator's dream. Dozens of decorators travel to Tulsa to compete for a cut of the $10,000 purse. Art is the name of the game at this show, only these sculptures and paintings are done with sugar and icing. It is three days packed with taste, style and beauty, making for one grand reception with a sweet reward in the end.
Episode: 1x12 | Airdate:
Beautiful homes, amusement parks, rustic barns, and ornate churches all made of America?s favorite holiday treat: gingerbread! A record 300 gingerbread creations (decorated with gum drops, Necco wafers, and chow mein noodles!) were brought to this 12th annual championship in Asheville, North Carolina. Watch as participants spend months planning their structures and then cringe with every pothole as they drive their creations to the show.
Episode: 1x13 | Airdate:
Their moves are mesmerizing, and their speed and accuracy mind-boggling. They're the top bartenders in the country, and they're in Las Vegas to flair their way to fame at the World Bartending Championships. Bartenders go through three grueling rounds of speed, accuracy, and flair tests, cheered-on by a huge crowd. The eleven who make it to the finals get a chance at the title and the grand prize of $6,000.
Episode: 1x14 | Airdate:
It's the biggest BBQ event in the nation - And our own Al Roker - a BBQ expert and cookbook author -- has entered the contest! See how Al's ribs stack up against the real pros, and see what it takes to compete in one very tasty cook-off.
Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2002
Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2003
Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2004
Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2004
Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2004
Episode: 5x28 | Airdate: Jul 28, 2007
Episode: 8x01 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2009
Episode: 8x02 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2009
Episode: 8x03 | Airdate: Mar 29, 2009
Episode: 8x04 | Airdate: Apr 5, 2009
Episode: 8x05 | Airdate: Apr 12, 2009
Episode: 8x06 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2009
Episode: 8x07 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2009
Episode: 8x08 | Airdate: May 17, 2009
Episode: 8x09 | Airdate: Jun 7, 2009
Episode: 8x10 | Airdate: Jun 14, 2009
Episode: 8x11 | Airdate: Jun 21, 2009
Episode: 8x12 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2009
Episode: 9x01 | Airdate: Jul 12, 2009
Episode: 9x02 | Airdate: Jul 26, 2009
Episode: 9x03 | Airdate: Aug 16, 2009
Episode: 9x04 | Airdate: Aug 30, 2009
Episode: 9x05 | Airdate: Sep 13, 2009
Episode: 9x06 | Airdate: Sep 27, 2009
Episode: 9x07 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2009
Episode: 9x08 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2009
Episode: 9x09 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2009
Episode: 9x10 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2009
Episode: 9x11 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2009
Episode: 9x12 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2010
Episode: 9x13 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2010
Episode: 10x01 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2010
Episode: 10x02 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2010
Episode: 10x03 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2010
Episode: 10x04 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2010
Episode: 10x05 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2010
Episode: 10x06 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2010
Episode: 10x07 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2010
Episode: 10x08 | Airdate: Apr 18, 2010
Episode: 10x09 | Airdate: Apr 25, 2010
Episode: 10x10 | Airdate: May 23, 2010
Episode: 10x11 | Airdate: May 30, 2010
Episode: 10x12 | Airdate: Jun 6, 2010
Episode: 10x13 | Airdate: Jun 13, 2010
Episode: 11x01 | Airdate: Jul 11, 2010
Episode: 11x02 | Airdate: Jul 18, 2010
Episode: 11x03 | Airdate: Jul 25, 2010
Episode: 11x04 | Airdate: Aug 1, 2010
Episode: 11x05 | Airdate: Aug 8, 2010
Episode: 11x06 | Airdate: Aug 22, 2010
Episode: 11x07 | Airdate: Aug 29, 2010
Episode: 11x08 | Airdate: Sep 26, 2010
Episode: 11x09 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2010
Episode: 11x10 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2010
Episode: 11x11 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2010
Episode: 11x12 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2010
Episode: 11x13 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2010
Episode: 11x14 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2010
Episode: 11x15 | Airdate: Dec 19, 2010
Episode: 12x01 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2011
Episode: 12x02 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2011
Episode: 12x03 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2011
Episode: 12x04 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2011
Episode: 12x05 | Airdate: Mar 6, 2011
Episode: 12x06 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2011
Episode: 12x07 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2011
Episode: 12x08 | Airdate: Apr 10, 2011
Episode: 12x09 | Airdate: Apr 17, 2011
Episode: 12x10 | Airdate: Apr 24, 2011
Episode: 12x11 | Airdate: May 15, 2011
Episode: 12x12 | Airdate: May 22, 2011
Episode: 12x13 | Airdate: Jun 5, 2011
Episode: 12x14 | Airdate: Jun 12, 2011
Episode: 13x01 | Airdate: Jul 3, 2011
Episode: 13x02 | Airdate: Jul 17, 2011
Episode: 13x03 | Airdate: Jul 24, 2011
Episode: 13x04 | Airdate: Aug 7, 2011
Episode: 13x05 | Airdate: Aug 21, 2011
Episode: 13x06 | Airdate: Sep 4, 2011
Episode: 13x07 | Airdate: Sep 25, 2011
Episode: 13x08 | Airdate: Oct 9, 2011
Episode: 13x09 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2011
Episode: 13x10 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2011
Episode: 13x11 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2011
Episode: 13x12 | Airdate: Nov 27, 2011
Episode: 14x01 | Airdate: Dec 23, 2019
Challenge celebrates one of the most-beloved holiday films of all time, A Christmas Story. Host Ian Ziering welcomes four competitors, and there's no shortage of "Oh ffffudge!" moments on this wild ride. One competitor is sent home, and the remaining three go on to vie for $10,000 and the ultimate prestige title, Food Network Challenge Champion.
Episode: 14x02 | Airdate: Dec 30, 2019
Ian Ziering hosts a flurry of action in the kitchen as four cake artists hop off the bunny slope and take on a black diamond challenge: winter sports cakes. The judges send one Challenger home after the first round, and the final three skate to the finish line, but only one will take home the gold medal and $10,000.
Episode: 14x03 | Airdate: Jan 6, 2020
Ian Ziering welcomes four cake artists to the kitchen as Challenge celebrates the 80th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. Winning Food Network Challenge takes courage, brains and a lot of heart, and although four start the journey, only three will continue down the yellow brick road. In the end, one Challenger's ruby red slippers will walk away with $10,000.
Episode: 14x04 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2020
Cakes that breathe fire, blast water and shoot electricity -- anything goes as Challenge takes on Pokemon cakes. Ian Ziering welcomes four top cake artists to the kitchen, and the three finalists must find a way to shoot thunderbolts, fire razor leaves and ignite flames on their cakes. The cake and artist with the best battle moves will be crowned the Challenge champion and take home $10,000.
Episode: 14x05 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2020
Ian Ziering welcomes four cake artists to the competition as Challenge celebrates the 35th anniversary of one of the most iconic film trilogies in movie history, Back to the Future. From DeLoreans to flux capacitors, the Challengers' cake creations are mind-blowing. After one Challenger is eliminated, the remaining three compete for the $10,000 prize.
Episode: 14x06 | Airdate: Jan 27, 2020
Game on! Challenge celebrates the 85th anniversary of one of the world's most-popular board games, Monopoly. Ian Ziering challenges four skilled cake artists to create iconic anniversary cakes that have it all, from treasured game pieces to Park Place. One Challenger will go bankrupt before the end, but another will pass Go, win $10,000 and take home the title of Food Network Challenge Champion.
