Wed, Mar 16, 2016
The prodigies will have to sink or swim when they face off against Executive Chef Drew Tsang, who takes them to task in three rounds that all revolve around seafood. Who's ready for some mouth-watering alligator picatta? Master Chef Jen Carroll presents and judges our third and final winner-takes-all round.
Wed, Mar 23, 2016
It's Executive Chef Zoe Schor's turn to shore up the competition against the prodigies. With a theme like "Guilty pleasures" every round is sure to be absolutely delicious. But will our prodigies conquer with caviar? Or will Chef Schor shut them down with her Deadly Sin-inspired trio? Master Chef Antonia Lofaso presents and judges our third and final winner-takes-all round.
Wed, Mar 30, 2016
Executive Chef Johnny "Danger" Zone enters the Man vs. Child kitchen to take on our mini-masters. "Comfort Food" may be the theme, but this culinary showdown will be anything but "comfortable". Will the prodigies be able to take down the professional with a grilled cheese trio that can wow Chef Eric Greenspan, the "God of Grilled Cheese" in the final, winner-takes-all round?
Wed, Apr 6, 2016
Executive Chef Sevan Abdessian has no intention of being defeated in the kitchen by a team of children. Exploding into the Man vs. Child kitchen, Chef Sevan breaks out the big flavors in New Orleans-inspired challenges, from po' boys to crawfish. Can our fantastic five bring the heat, fun and flavor of Mardi Gras and come out with a win? 'Nawlins native Marcus Christiana-Beninger presents and judges the third and final winner-takes-all round.
Wed, Apr 20, 2016
Chicago's Bib Gourmand darling, Executive Chef Jill Barron, takes on the child cooking prodigies in three rounds of Indian food inspired challenges. Right at the start, things get nuts as the prodigies work hard to top Jill's impeccable technique and flavor profiles. But can they curry favor with the judges for the win? Master Chef Maneet Chouhan presents and judges the winner takes all round.
Wed, Apr 27, 2016
Armed with his steam punk goggles, Executive Chef Richie Farina brings his creative flair to the Man Vs. Child kitchen. From palette to palate, tonight's challenges are frame worthy celebrations of food as artistic expression. It's childlike imagination vs. Chef Richie's avant guard techniques. Who will ultimately triumph? Two Michelin star Master Chef, Dominque Crenn, presents and judges the final, winner takes all round.
Wed, May 4, 2016
Executive Chef Jason Febres enters the Man vs. Child kitchen ready to take down the prodigies. Tonight's theme is all about Asian cuisine and with his expert fusion flavors, Chef Jason is not going go easy on our mini masters. Can the prodigies ultimately out bold Chef Jason's out of the box dishes? Tao Group's Corporate Chef and Partner Ralph Scamardella presents and judges the final, trios round.
Wed, May 11, 2016
The prodigies take on Cali cool Executive Chef, Chris "Malibu" Crary in three rounds of competition. From a "toast" challenge in round one, to a "small fish" entree in round two and finally a "pickled and fermented trio," this episode is a foodie's dream. But while the prodigies may be hip to the latest trends, will it be enough to out cook the competition? LA's most sought after cooking duo, Master Chefs, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo present and judge the final round.
Wed, Jul 6, 2016
America's favorite cooking prodigies take on Austin's up and coming Executive Chef, Roman Murphy in three rounds of competition. From prickly pears to burritos, tonight is all about the trendy foods of the Southwest. San Antonio's Tex Mex king, Master Chef Johnny Hernandez judges the final round.
Wed, Jul 20, 2016
Toss your saltshakers aside because tonight, Man vs. Child is diving into the sweet world of baking! She may not be a pastry chef, but Executive Chef Bev Lazo is bringing her years of experience to out "whip" the competition. LA's premiere chocolatier, Master Chef Valerie Gordon judges the final round.
Wed, Jul 27, 2016
Executive Chef Crystal "Pink" Delongpre brings her years of experience and culinary themed tattoos to the Man vs. Child competition. Tonight's challenges celebrate the techniques that separate the home cooks from the pros. But can our team of mini masters take on a chef of Pink's caliber? Master Chef Bruce Bromberg judges the final round.
Wed, Aug 10, 2016
School's in session! Executive Chef Larry Keck battles the team of child cooking prodigies in three rounds of back to school themed challenges. But is team prodigy's knowledge of cookies and school lunches enough to take on Larry's 40 years of experience? England's youngest Master Chef, Luke Thomas judges the final round.
Wed, Aug 17, 2016
Cooking competition veteran and Hollywood's rising star Executive Chef Mette Williams is here to battle the team of child cooking prodigies. From potatoes to Renaissance aged foods, tonight's theme is a culinary blast from the past. Master Chef extraordinaire, Susan Feniger judges the final round.
Wed, Aug 24, 2016
Tonight's season finale has all the fixings for a delicious competition. Highly notable Executive Chef Eli Kirshstein battles the team of child cooking prodigies in three rounds of home cooking themed challenges. Master Chef Art Smith brings down the house as he judges the final round.