Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown - Season 2

Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown - Season 2

Season 2

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Episodes18
DatesMar 17, 2016 - Aug 25, 2016
Previous Season

Episodes

Fish Out of Water
Season 2Episode 160 min

Fish Out of Water

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.

Mar 17, 2016
Decadent Delights
Season 2Episode 260 min

Decadent Delights

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.

Mar 24, 2016
Danger Zone
Season 2Episode 360 min

Danger Zone

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?

Mar 31, 2016
Mardi Gras
Season 2Episode 460 min

Mardi Gras

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.

Apr 7, 2016
The Mamas and the Tapas
Season 2Episode 560 min

The Mamas and the Tapas

The child cooking prodigies take on Executive Chef Dustin Trani in three rounds of competition, loaded with Spanish flair. It will all come down to who's tapas are perfecto, in the eyes of Master Chef Perfecto Rocher.

Apr 14, 2016
Keep Calm and Curry On
Season 2Episode 660 min

Keep Calm and Curry On

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.

Apr 21, 2016
Work of Art
Season 2Episode 760 min

Work of Art

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.

Apr 28, 2016
Feast from the East
Season 2Episode 860 min

Feast from the East

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.

May 5, 2016
Toast of the Town
Season 2Episode 960 min

Toast of the Town

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.

May 12, 2016
America the Beautiful
Season 2Episode 1060 min

America the Beautiful

Chef Melvin "Boots" Johnson takes on the child prodigies with American pride. In the first two rounds, they tackle classics such as hot dogs and pie. In the third and final round, Master Chef Bruce Kalman judges another American favorite--a trio of pizzas.

Jun 30, 2016
Roman Holiday
Season 2Episode 1160 min

Roman Holiday

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.

Jul 7, 2016
Where There's Smoke…
Season 2Episode 1260 min

Where There's Smoke…

Things go south in the Man vs. Child kitchen, as the child cooking prodigies take on New York's Kelvin Fernandez in three delicious southern comfort themed challenges. Who'll bring home the bacon? Legendary Master Chef Jonathan Waxman judges the final round.

Jul 14, 2016
Cake Walk
Season 2Episode 1360 min

Cake Walk

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.

Jul 21, 2016
A Chef's Life
Season 2Episode 1460 min

A Chef's Life

America's finest kid chefs take on Executive Chef Crystal "Pink" Delongpre in a rigorous battle of butchery, mother sauces and the elusive umami flavor. Chef Bruce Bromberg determines who will reign as champion in the final round.

Jul 28, 2016
It's a Family Affair
Season 2Episode 1560 min

It's a Family Affair

The country's best kid chefs face off against Executive Chef Susie Jimenez. The chefs will battle in three rounds based on family dinner classics, family recipes and a trio of holiday favorites. Chef Betty Fraser presents and judges the final round.

Aug 4, 2016
Back to School
Season 2Episode 1660 min

Back to School

The nation's best kid chefs take on veteran Executive Chef Larry Keck in a three-round "back-to-school" themed episode featuring upgraded cookies and milk, an elevated school lunch as well as a vegetable trio. Master Chef, Luke Thomas presents and judges the final round.

Aug 11, 2016
The Emperor Has No Stove
Season 2Episode 1760 min

The Emperor Has No Stove

The best child chefs in the US take on Executive Chef Mette Williams in a series of challenges only using old school ingredients and old school techniques. From upgrading the humble potato, to making a meal over an open flame and exploring history via a trio of dishes from the Renaissance, today's chefs are truly taking old school in all new directions. Master Chef Susan Feniger judges the third and final winner takes all round.

Aug 18, 2016
Home Cooking
Season 2Episode 1860 min

Home Cooking

America's most talented child chef prodigies take on Executive Chef Eli Kirshstein in a three round battle based on home cooking. Today's chefs will be featuring canned foods, then completely reinventing the TV dinner and finally, cooking a deep South trio for Master Chef and judge Art Smith.

Aug 25, 2016

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