S5.E1 ∙ Press Party for Food Network's 16th BirthdaySun, Jun 7, 200910 new finalists are introduced, one is eliminated, and in between they meet Food Network luminaries and must cater the company's birthday party.Rate
S5.E2 ∙ Holidays with GiadaSun, Jun 14, 2009The finalists are asked to make dishes for Esquire and Good Housekeeping magazines.Rate
S5.E3 ∙ Dinner at Ina'sSun, Jun 21, 2009Camera skills are tested as the finalists shop and talk, then cater a meal for Ina.Rate
S5.E4 ∙ The Ultimate American MealSun, Jun 28, 2009Finalists create the perfect burger and then feed returning soldiers.Rate
S5.E6 ∙ Miami Up All NightSun, Jul 12, 2009The finalists make airport food and then cater a party in Miami.Rate
S5.E7 ∙ Red Lobster Battle on the BeachSun, Jul 19, 2009The finalists compete in a live TV segment, and on the beach using a wood grill.Rate
S5.E8 ∙ FN Star Miami VIPSun, Jul 26, 2009The three remaining finalists choose which course of a three-course dinner they will prepare using Julie & Julia (2009) as inspiration.Rate
S5.E9 ∙ FN Star - FinaleSun, Aug 2, 2009The two remaining finalists conceive and shoot their pilots, and a winner is chosen.Rate