Episodes
1. Auditions & Childhood
December 4, 2014
42 min
The home cooks and professional chefs compete in a childhood-inspired challenge; a competitor is sent home; guest judge Stephanie Izard.
2. Under the Sea
December 11, 2014
42 min
Contestants prepare dishes from the sea, including steamed fish, seafood stew and shellfish in miso broth. Eric Ripert is the guest judge.
3. Happy Holidays
December 18, 2014
42 min
The 13 remaining cooks compete in a holiday-theme challenge that features dishes based on fowl and spiced chocolate desserts. Naomi Pomeroy is the guest judge.
Guest Stars:
Naomi Pomeroy
4. Happy New Year
January 1, 2015
42 min
It’s a new year and there’s a new battle brewing in the kitchen when the remaining cooks are tasked with making delicious dishes bursting with decadent and elevated flavors with ingredients like champagne, shellfish and caviar. Chef Michael Symon is guest judge.
5. Latin
January 8, 2015
42 min
The remaining contestants are challenged to create dishes that include ceviche and tacos; two contestants are sent home.
6. Bring the Heat
January 15, 2015
42 min
The contestants take part in a hot-and-spicy challenge that includes ingredients like Szechuan pepper; two cooks are eliminated, identifying which contestants will compete in the season finale.
