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- Guy is selected as The Next Food Network Star.
- 2005– 2hTV-G9.4 (10)TV EpisodeIn this 2-hour premiere of the Season 3, the 11 finalists arrive in New York City and are immediately thrown into the kitchen. Their first challenge is issued by non other than celebrity-chef Bobby Flay. They are to create an original dish as part of an 11-course potluck dinner. After that, they decorate wedding cakes at the Roosevelt Hotel with Chef Duff from Ace of Cakes. And for their final challenge, they divide into two teams and cater a wedding for 100 people - in only six hours!
- Eliminated chefs compete against each other in a four-week challenge to see who has what it takes to rejoin the competition.
- The remaining finalists enter the popular world of podcasting as they team up to create food podcasts about colorful snacks. Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis and guest judge Richard Blais listen and critique. After deciding whose voices paint the prettiest picture, the finalists are split up into two teams for field reports from Los Angeles' hottest food hall, The Proud Bird. These destination videos are screened and critiqued by Bobby, Giada and Food Network Star alum and co-host of Southern and Hungry, Damaris Phillips, to determine which competitor is eliminated.
- The remaining finalists think they're cooking solo at an exclusive private event for foodies and tastemakers, but en route to their destination, Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay reveal a twist -- they'll be cooking and presenting in teams. When they arrive, each team discovers their event theme, ingredients and decor in the trunk of their vehicle. They must pull together an international-themed party and team demo for the crowd, which includes Bobby, Giada and guest judge Tyler Florence, with one finalist eliminated at the end of the day.
- It's the halfway point in the competition, so for the first challenge the finalists are judged on their progress so far. But the tables are turned when they find out they must judge themselves. Then they're thrown in the deep end when People Magazine editor-in-chief Jess Cagle splits them into two teams to judge and evaluate mentors Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis on their own dishes. What the finalists don't know is that the bottom two on each panel will compete in a sudden death cook-off, and two finalists will be sent packing.
- With the field narrowed to six finalists, the group goes Hollywood for their first challenge as they whip up dishes inspired by characters from the movie Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. Special guest Fran Drescher, who voices the character Eunice in the movie, joins Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay at the judging table. Then it's back to business when the finalists are asked to give their take on new Food Network titles: Ooey Gooey, Cheat Eats and Stacked Snacks. Two finalists each take on a title and are judged head-to-head by Bobby and Giada along with guest judges comedian Loni Love and Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. In the end, one finalist's shot at stardom will be finished.
- In the first challenge, the remaining finalists have to update their family favorites with a culinary twist. They have to film an Instagram story about their process while they cook, too, and food blogger Molly Yeh pops in to help judge. Then the finalists head to the aquarium to cater a five-course, VIP dinner in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Shark Night. Each course is inspired by an ingredient in a different shark's diet. Man v. Food's Casey Webb helps Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay decide which finalist will be eliminated.
- The competition is down to the final four, and it's time to see if the finalists can handle the rigors of live television. Each finalist must make a "share-worthy" dish live on Food Network's Facebook page, and their demo is put to the test when special guest Anne Burrell is revealed as the on-camera talent. The finalists have to act as producers, guiding Anne through the demo using a wireless earpiece. The pressure continues to escalate when each finalist hosts their own live "in the kitchen" show with a special guest who's familiar with the format - Food Network's Ree Drummond. Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay decide which finalists best handle these pressure-packed challenges and earn a spot in the final three.
- A winner is chosen by audience vote.
- Camera skills are tested as the finalists shop and talk, then cater a meal for Ina.
- The two remaining finalists conceive and shoot their pilots, and a winner is chosen.
- The three remaining finalists choose which course of a three-course dinner they will prepare using Julie & Julia (2009) as inspiration.
- The finalists are asked to make dishes for Esquire and Good Housekeeping magazines.
- The finalists make airport food and then cater a party in Miami.
- 2005– TV-GTV Episode10 new finalists are introduced, one is eliminated, and in between they meet Food Network luminaries and must cater the company's birthday party.
- The finalists compete in a live TV segment, and on the beach using a wood grill.
- Finalists create the perfect burger and then feed returning soldiers.
- The finalists play with kids cuisine.
- The Next Food Network Star runner-up, Jeffrey Saad, dives into his smuggled spice collection to liven up classic comfort foods. Plus, make a quick, budget-friendly dinner with pantry-raid recipes using on-hand ingredients and surprisingly tasty staples.
- Anise seed livens up Jeffrey's one-pan tilapia tacos with mole sauce.
- Finalists participate in 4th of July Live, a show about summer party ideas.
- Finalist have to come up with products representing their unique brands.
- Teams of finalists film "food story shows" to be screened and critiqued.
- 2005–TV EpisodeJeffrey demos a Chinese chicken stir-fry soup featuring five spice powder.
- 2005–TV EpisodeJeffrey introduces garam masala in a comfort classic, chicken pot pie.
- Open-faced lasagna gets its brick-oven flavor from smoked paprika.
- 12 finalists arrive in Los Angeles to face their first challenges.
- The three remaining finalists film their pilots which are then screened for the selection committee and a focus group before the winner is named.
- The finalists face midterms with complex camera and star challenges which ask them to show their worth to the network.
- The finalists are asked to demonstrate their expertise in food and entertaining.
- The six remaining finalists must cater to busy parents and then shift gears to deliver the meal of their lives as a team when they open an underground supper club.
- The finalists find they have to dip into their emotions for the two challenges that will determine which four of them will go to New York.
- Now in New York City, the finalists must prove their camera readiness and food worthiness in a combination Iron Chef battle in which they will be judged by the Iron Chefs as well as the panel.
- The finalists create dishes inspired by movie genres, and then cater an after-party for Colbie Caillat.
- The finalists cook with peppers for a spot on Bobby's Mesa Grill menu, then they reinvent the childhood favorites of three celebrity chefs.
- The finalists test their camera skills in a recipe breakdown relay and then cater Duff Goldman's party at the Santa Monica pier.
- The 15 finalists meet in Los Angeles at Hollywood's famous Grauman's Chinese Theater to kick off the competition for a chance to win their own Food Network show. To kick off the competition in "Star Kitchen," Bobby Flay challenges the contestants to cook a breakfast dish that best represents their personal culinary style. Next, the competitors head to the Original Farmer's Market in Los Angeles to meet guest director Alton Brown, who places the finalists in five groups of three, challenging them to create an on-air promo for a "night of programming." He then ups the ante revealing each group has to prepare a four-course meal and present their on-air promo for a panel of media member judges.
- Tension rises as the four finalists enter today's challenge to battle it out Iron Chef America style. Alton Brown explains that two finalists will battle in Kitchen Stadium creating dishes inspired by a secret ingredient while the other two act as commentators trying to outdo each other's knowledge and finesse, and then the pairs switch roles. The heat is on in this head-to-head battle as the competitors taste and judge each other's food for the first time this season.
- The remaining 14 hopefuls, joined by pizza-throwing champion Tony Gemignani, put their own personal twist on pizza. With a surprise elimination after the first challenge, the 13 finalists dive in to the next competition where they make restaurant dishes accessible to the everyday cook at home. The finalists are placed in three groups to reinvent a complex restaurant creation for the average at-home viewer.
- The 12 finalists make dinner using only Hershey's products. Then, surprise guests Duff Goldman and Robert Irvine challenge the 12 finalists to create a "Dueling Dessert" party. Two teams, two personalities and two different demands - the contestants set out on Team Duff and Team Robert to create decadent dessert dishes to suit the tastes of their team captains.
- Season five Star winner Melissa d'Arabian kicks off the episode by challenging each of the 11 finalists to create an amuse bouche in 45 minutes for a special guest using Kellogg's cereals, toaster pastries, and snacks along with other items typically found in a home kitchen. Guest star Michael Symon joins the contestants as they present their dishes one-by-one. Then, it's off to the set of ABC's hit series "Cougar Town" where the finalists are divided into five teams and challenged to create an on-set meal for the cast and crew. Each team must tailor their meal to the department they are assigned and Paula Deen, Courteney Cox, show creator Bill Lawrence and other cast members are on hand to evaluate the final product.
- 2005– 1h 30mTV-G8.0 (8)TV EpisodeThe ten finalists must prove that they can entertain just as well as they can cook. Guy Fieri explains that each finalist will take part in a taping at Mel's Drive-In, which takes some finalists out of their kitchen comfort zone. Then, it's all fireworks as the contestants put their own spin on American classics using MGD 64 as a special ingredient for the Fourth of July All-American Food Festival. The twist: Finalists must take the stage and serve as the live entertainment for the day, demonstrating their entrée for the audience before manning their individual stations.
- Tyler Florence divides the nine finalists into three groups of three challenging them to create and brand a unique menu for a lunch truck and sell their product to consumers. They must film an advertising spot promoting their truck and then serve mobile meals to viewers they inspired. Viewers can only visit the truck whose advertisement they liked best, so contestants have to put their best foot forward to stand out to consumers. The finalists must also impress season six Star winner Aarti Sequeira as she stops by each truck and tastes their special dish. Which team will master the art of selling and outshine all the other competitors?
- In this double elimination episode, Bobby Flay charges the eight finalists to create a signature dish and addresses their culinary weaknesses to help them shine before each finalist must demo their dish in front of the selection committee. Later, Bobby shows up at the finalists' house and reveals the next challenge: the seven remaining finalists must host a dinner party for important guests and create a menu with only the ingredients and supplies in the house. HGTV's Sabrina Soto makes a guest star appearance to help the finalists get the house dinner party ready, but it's a mad dash to the kitchen, and things get heated as the finalists battle over limited resources. The surprise guest, Wolfgang Puck, arrives with the judges to help decide which six finalists will head to New York City to finish the race to become a Food Network Star.
- The six remaining finalists arrive at Food Network headquarters in New York City and are greeted by Ina Garten and Bobby Flay. She challenges them to create unique cupcakes that best represent their personalities. Next,Rachael Ray joins them via satellite and informs them they must put on a live three-minute demonstration on the Rachael Ray Show. Each finalist puts their original twist on a traditional dinner dish hoping to impress the live studio audience and Rachael Ray herself.
- The five finalists begin this episode scouring the stores of Chelsea Market in New York City searching for the "Best Thing I Ever Ate." Bobby Flay then directs them to describe why this dish is so wonderful and how it impacted them. Next, the finalists prepare a signature roast dish that will in turn get roasted by guest star comedians Gilbert Gottfried, Aubrey Plaza, Anthony Anderson, Louie Anderson and Judy Gold. The surprise guests reveal who preps the best slab of meat, and who's just comic relief.
- The three finalists prepare the best dishes of their life to present to the selection committee. In a final twist, only two finalists make it to the next challenge to film their signature pilot episode directed by surprise guest, Guy Fieri. After evaluations and deliberations, one finalist sees his or her photo added to the Food Network wall of fame and is named a Food Network Star.
- The six finalists star in promos directed by their producers. A-list Food Network stars givesfeedback; three finalists make the cut. They make pilots for all of America to see, and viewers vote on who gets a show on Food Network.
- Paula Deen hosts a beach party at Miami's South Beach Wine and Food Festival, and the finalists cook the meal. Each must create two versions of a dish; the final eight will also give a 30-second on-camera "entertaining tip."
- The seven finalists are guests at a SOBE cooking-demo tent, where they're asked to take the stage for their very own demos in front of the crowd. During their demos, however, each faces a technical glitch set up by the producers.
- In the premiere episode of Food Network Star, 15 hopefuls arrive in New York to compete for the ultimate dream job: to host their own show on Food Network.
- This week's challenge is a food tour of New York City. The finalists are split into three teams, each of which will take a busload of tourists on a tour of a different neighborhood.
- The 13 remaining finalists meet Chopped judges Alex Guarnaschelli, Scott Conant, and Marc Murphy and are given their Star Challenge: Each team must use a basket of ingredients to create his or her best sweet concoction, Chopped style.
- It's Fashion Week in New York, and the finalists are thrilled to learn that, as potential stars, a makeover is essential. But, they learn, they aren't the recipients: this is a food "makeover."
- A Food Network Star must be ready at any moment for Food Network to ask him or her to participate in a television special, and this week each team will be expected to do just that.
- Ten finalists remain to compete for the title of Food Network Star. This week, each finalist must elevate iconic food-court food while adapting to the limitations of a kiosk.
- Being a Food Network Star requires handling yourself with ease in the glare of the media spotlight. Finalists will be more exposed than ever as they film their own promotional videos -- without the support of their producers.
- The results are in as America has voted to determine who will be the next Food Network Star. Before the winner is revealed, all the finalists are back in the studio to tell all and view never-before-seen footage from the season.
- A dozen hopefuls come to LA to vie for their dream job: Food Network Star.
- Food Network Star throws a Burger Bash, an over-the-top burger competition.
- The 10 remaining finalists go head to head in a Chopped-style battle.
- Finalists compete to create menus and movie trailers for luxury cinemas.
- Each finalist must use an unusual ingredient in a dish to be auctioned off.
- An "impossible" challenge: to rehabilitate dishes on a restaurant's menu.
- The final four get to pitch a show to Food Network.
- America has voted, and it's time to reveal the new Food Network Star.
- Twelve hopefuls arrive in L. A. to compete for their own Food Network show.
- Alton Brown asks the finalists to teach him a recipe; and later, they must demonstrate a dish of their choosing to the home viewer who, in this case, is chef Alex Guarnaschelli.
- Sabotage is on the menu when the remaining finalists are split into two teams of five for a challenge, inspired by the TV show, "Cutthroat Kitchen".
- The finalists set out to prove their social-media savvy when they create behind-the-scenes selfies in the Food Network Star Kitchen; and later, they are tasked with making marketing videos for a Hershey's candy product.
- The contestants visit Knott's Berry Farm amusement park in Buena Park, California, where they are tasked with performing a food demo before hundreds of attendees.
- The finalists are tasked with creating products that are representative of their culinary point of view. After receiving feedback from the mentors, commercials are made in an unconventional setting.
- The contestants are whisked away to "Caesar's Palace" in Las Vegas, where they take part in a challenge with a buffet theme. Later, they create small dishes to serve at a pool party.
- The contestants visit restaurants that offer one-of-a-kind dining experiences in Las Vegas, and then are split into teams of three and tasked with serving high-profile guests a unique multi-course meal.
- The five remaining contestants visit Food Network headquarters in New York City, where they learn they will be doing "live" reports from a nearby restaurant or shop. After completing the assignment, Rachael Ray invites everyone to her show.
- Giada and Alton coach the final four contestants as they shoot promos for potential Food Network shows. After seeing the results, Bob Tuschman and Susie Fogelson decide who will leave the competition, while the others go on to make pilots.
- The winner is revealed during the Season 10 finale, which also includes a tell-all reunion between the contestants and never-before-seen footage. In addition, Bobby, Alton and Giada are on hand to share their favorite moments.
- Melissa d'Arabian judges the hopefuls on their ability to create an inspiring dish, using only ingredients and leftovers found in an average family's refrigerator. Later, they must create a savory recipe, inspired by the world of desserts.
- Twelve hopefuls arrive in Los Angeles in the Season 11 premiere, where they are instructed to produce a 30-second introductory video and prepare their signature dish, which will be served at a food festival, attended by Food Network fans.
- The finalists are split into teams to feed guests, including judge Bobby Deen, at a Fourth of July cookout.
- The contestants create and photograph trendy "tiny" foods; and later, compete in two teams tasked with creating a five-course meal, inspired by buzzwords.
- The finalists swap favorite ingredients in the Mentor Challenge; and later, work in pairs to create dishes that blend their culinary styles for first-time daters and guest judges Anne Burrell and Joachim Splichal.
- Pizzas with "kicked up" flavors are created to impress guest judge Duff Goldman, plus the winner will inspire an upcoming item on a Cici's menu. Later, the finalists are randomly assigned dish requirements.
- The finalists work in pairs for a challenge that finds them operating their own food trucks and creating a social media promo video to entice people to try their dishes. Richard Blais is the guest judge.
- The finalists are tasked with doing a video presentation, showcasing a dish that can easily be recreated by a home cook in a short amount of time; and later, Damaris Phillips directs them, as they express their culinary point of view with a holiday recipe.
- Jeff Mauro and Katie Lee (The Kitchen (2014)) help the finalists meet the challenge of live TV. The finalists cook a dish and host their own segment of a live ensemble show.
- The winner of Star Salvation (2015) rejoins the competition; and the four remaining contestants are presented with the challenge of cooking the single best dish of their life, with help from a familiar sous chef, Rachael Ray, who directs the film pilots.
- The ousted finalists compete for a chance to rejoin the competition.
- Season 11 comes to a close, with a winner being named by Food Network president Brooke Johnson. But first, the nine eliminated finalists are invited back to view their former rivals' pilots with Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis, Bob Tuschman and Susie Fogelson.
- Season 12 begins with the hopefuls shooting a 30-second screen test to be shown at a VIP event in Los Angeles.
- The 12 finalists are paired up for the task of shooting a culinary travelogue report. Later, two different cooking styles are mashed up into one dish, during the food-world equivalent of a rap battle.
- The finalists work in pairs to shoot a promo for their version of a show called "Family Roadtrip!". Among the judges they must try to impress are Ali Larter and Food Network Magazine editor-in-chief Maile Carpenter.
- Nine finalists remain for the challenge of delivering trendy remote food reports for Entertainment Tonight (1981). And later, creating an upscale room service experience proves tricky, when dodging comedic curve-balls from guest judges Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Hannah Hart.
- Robert Irvine challenges the remaining finalists to create a dish worthy of a world-class motorsports tailgate party.
- Duff Goldman issues an edible challenge. Later, the seven remaining finalists are invited to pair unlikely food ingredients together, for a segment on the Internet talk show, Good Mythical Morning (2012).
- The six remaining finalists are tasked with baking a dish from a pantry stocked only with frozen foods; and later, they are split into two teams of three to throw a tiki party with an island-inspired menu.
- A five-course meal, composed of nothing but over-the-top guilty pleasure dinners, is prepared by the remaining finalists, during a challenge that ends with one hopeful going home.
- Holiday specials are hosted by the finalists, who must plan menus to celebrate St. Patrick's Day; Cinco de Mayo; Mardi Gras; New Year's Eve; and Easter.
- The three finalists are surprised by the arrival of a former contestant, who's back in the competition after winning Star Salvation 2 (2016). Later, Aarti Sequeira helps choose who gets to shoot a Food Network pilot, directed by Guy Fieri.
- One ousted rival rejoins the competition, after surviving a six-week journey on "Star Salvation", the web series hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli and Eddie Jackson.
- The final three watch their pilots with Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay. One winner is selected to shoot their very own show on Food Network in the Season 12 finale.
- Twelve hopefuls arrive at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles in search of their big break; Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay tell them they must pass one more audition; the winner of Food Network Star: Comeback Kitchen (2016) joins the competition.
- The competitors each take on a forgotten pantry ingredient and perform a live web stream, demonstrating how they used their ingredient; the finalists go head to head, traveling back in time to a past decade and working with the tools of that era.
- The finalists host a party celebrating Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"; the finalists divide into three teams; each team draws inspiration from the Beast's castle to decorate a serving station and cook up a dish before presenting to party guests.
- Ten finalists divide into two teams; each team creates a five-course menu for an experimental restaurant; diners will experience a different environment for each course; each finalist must make a video menu describing their dish to diners.
- The finalists are divided into teams; at a campsite, they use camping food to create a glamping meal; judges Giada De Laurentiis, Melissa d'Arabian and Andrew Zimmern will decide which finalist elevated camping food to glamping dishes.
- Finalists take on a typical shopping budget problem, while creating an Instagram Story about their shopping trip; finalists perform Sunny Anderson's favorite problem-solving segments from The Kitchen (2014), in front of a studio audience.
- Finalists make their best potato dish; Tiffani Thiessen helps Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay judge the finalists' efforts, as they each host a summer social gathering for a crowd of people in a park.
- The finalists go head-to-head to determine who will take on Bobby Flay; anyone who can beat Bobby is safe from elimination, but those who are not up to the challenge may lose their spot in the completion; guest Anne Burrell.
- The finalists must try their hand at something big: live cooking while streaming on social media; each finalist streams their take on a start-to-finish 15-minute weeknight meal, while viewers cook along.
- Finalists report live on location by visiting popular food trucks; finalists partake in their own segment of a special called "Up Your Game (Day)", performing a demo of a special game-day dish, while also tackling surprises along the way.
- The three remaining finalists are in for a shock, when they learn that a previously eliminated finalist is reentering the competition; the last four competitors must cook the dish of their lives for the privilege of making a pilot.
- One ousted rival rejoins the competition, but only if he or she can survive a six-week journey on Star Salvation.
- Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay greet the ten "Food Network Star" hopefuls.
- The winner of Star Salvation returns, and three finalists are chosen to film pilot episodes with guest directors Sunny Anderson, Robert Irvine and Duff Goldman.
- The pilots are in, and Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay determine the fates of the three finalists. Watch what happens behind the scenes and find out who will join the Food Network family and become a Food Network Star!