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The Best Episodes of Cooks vs. Cons

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Two professional chefs and two amateur chefs square off in a cooking competition, and the judges try to figure out which two are which. If a professional chef wins, they get $10,000.00. If an amateur

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Cooks vs. Cons Season 2 Episode 1 - Doughnut Derby
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Doughnut Derby

    S2:E1

    Heavyweight chefs battle it out with amateur cooks for a big cash prize as judges Scott Conant and Daphne Oz attempt to separate the cooks from the cons! The lasagna challenge is layered with twists, as contestants must incorporate the surprise ingredient: condiments. Then, round two keeps rolling as the surprise ingredient doughnuts has the remaining cooks colliding between sweet and savory.

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  2. Cooks vs. Cons Season 3 Episode 2 - French Fries Freestyle
    8.6/10(6 votes)

    #2 - French Fries Freestyle

    S3:E2

    Peanuts are added to a dumpling challenge; and potato fries must be repurposed into twice-fried masterpieces.

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  3. Cooks vs. Cons Season 2 Episode 6 - Beer Bedlam
    8.5/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Beer Bedlam

    S2:E6

    Delicious ideas are brewing during the clash of the sandwiches, as professional and amateur cooks must utilize beer in their handheld masterpieces. Then, in round two, the surprise ingredient of muffins challenges the contestants to avoid a crummy result. It's up to judges Marc Murphy and Daphne Oz to determine who's a pro and who's an average Joe!

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  4. Cooks vs. Cons Season 1 Episode 1 - Burger Battle
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Burger Battle

    S1:E1

    The series begins with a burger battle, judged by Graham Elliot and Daphne Oz, who are kept in the dark as to who the pros and amateurs are, when tasting their dishes.

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  5. Cooks vs. Cons Season 2 Episode 5 - Chicken Wingin' It!
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Chicken Wingin' It!

    S2:E5

    While judges Richard Blais and Daphne Oz attempt to suss out the pros and amateurs, things get twisted as the competitors are challenged to incorporate pretzels into their chicken wing dishes. The second round gets even fresher when the remaining competitors fight for the ultimate prize by working with mint.

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  6. Cooks vs. Cons Season 2 Episode 2 - Surf and Turf Showdown
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Surf and Turf Showdown

    S2:E2

    Professional chefs and home cooks compete through a sticky situation, when the surf and turf challenge must utilize syrup as the surprise ingredient. Then, will the amateurs crumble in round two trying to work chips into a winning dish? Judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Daphne Oz attempt to sift out the chefs from the pretenders!

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  7. Cooks vs. Cons Season 2 Episode 3 - Shrimp and Grits Gridiron
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    #7 - Shrimp and Grits Gridiron

    S2:E3

    Judges Richard Blais and Daphne Oz know their shrimp and grits, but do they know how to tell a cook from a con? Working chefs and home cooks hide their identity as bacon makes a glorious appearance in the first round. In round two, the remaining contestants put their skills to the test in the battle of the cherries. The taste of defeat may be tart, but the winner gets a huge cash prize with a cherry on top!

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  8. Cooks vs. Cons Season 2 Episode 4 - Pancake Pandemonium
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Pancake Pandemonium

    S2:E4

    The playing field is flattened during the pancake challenge, as pros and amateurs alike must decide how to incorporate onions into their dishes. Judges Scott Conant and Alex Guarnaschelli are tasked with awarding the prize to the tastiest creation, despite the surprise ingredient of grapes that will leave one contestant feeling sweet and others sour.

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  9. Cooks vs. Cons Season 2 Episode 7 - Pie Fight
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Pie Fight

    S2:E7

    It's Sloppy Joe day in the kitchen, and the pros and amateurs must use pies as the surprise ingredient. Some cooks get crusty, but for others, the path to the cash prize is as easy as pie! Judges Josh Capon and Daphne Oz share cooking ghost stories in the second round when the remaining cooks must utilize campfire treats in their dishes.

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  10. Cooks vs. Cons Season 2 Episode 8 - Crab Cake Crazy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Crab Cake Crazy

    S2:E8

    Judges Richard Blais and Marcus Samuelsson are put to the test determining whose crab cakes are the best between cooks and cons. When frozen vegetables must be used to create a winning dish, will it be a piece of cake for the working chefs or will the amateurs have the advantage? Then, it's a booze cruise to the finish, as the secret ingredient of cocktails keeps the judges drunk with power.

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  11. Cooks vs. Cons Season 2 Episode 9 - Chowder Chowdown
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Chowder Chowdown

    S2:E9

    A chowder must be prepared using carnival treats; and Round 2 features the surprise ingredient of salad dressing.

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  12. Cooks vs. Cons Season 2 Episode 10 - Ballpark Snack Attack
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Ballpark Snack Attack

    S2:E10

    Ballpark snacks get thrown into a cheesesteak challenge; and the cooks embrace Italian ingredients when making pasta sauce.

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  13. Cooks vs. Cons Season 2 Episode 11 - Pizza Pizzazz
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Pizza Pizzazz

    S2:E11

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  14. Cooks vs. Cons Season 2 Episode 12 - Fish and Chip Championship
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Fish and Chip Championship

    S2:E12

    Fish and Chip Championship

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  15. Cooks vs. Cons Season 3 Episode 1 - Pumpkin Thumpin'
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Pumpkin Thumpin'

    S3:E1

    In the Season 3 premiere, pumpkin is the surprise ingredient when the contestants make French toast. Then, judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Curtis Stone determine whose dish is tops when ice cream toppings are used to accent savory staples.

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  16. Cooks vs. Cons Season 3 Episode 3 - 'Tis the Seasoning
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - 'Tis the Seasoning

    S3:E3

    Challenges take on a festive theme. Included: Rack of lamb is infused with traditional holiday drinks; and holiday treats are regfited as flavorful dishes.

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  17. Cooks vs. Cons Season 3 Episode 4 - Apple Apocalypse
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Apple Apocalypse

    S3:E4

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  18. Cooks vs. Cons Season 3 Episode 5 - A Lotta Fritta
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - A Lotta Fritta

    S3:E5

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  19. Cooks vs. Cons Season 3 Episode 6 - Lunchbox Bonanza
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Lunchbox Bonanza

    S3:E6

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  20. Cooks vs. Cons Season 3 Episode 7 - Juicy Resolutions
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Juicy Resolutions

    S3:E7

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  21. Cooks vs. Cons Season 3 Episode 8 - Crantastic Quesadillas!
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    #21 - Crantastic Quesadillas!

    S3:E8

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  22. Cooks vs. Cons Season 3 Episode 9 - Salad Bar Blowout
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Salad Bar Blowout

    S3:E9

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  23. Cooks vs. Cons Season 3 Episode 10 - Gas Station Gourmet
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Gas Station Gourmet

    S3:E10

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  24. Cooks vs. Cons Season 3 Episode 11 - Tailgate Takedown
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Tailgate Takedown

    S3:E11

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  25. Cooks vs. Cons Season 3 Episode 12 - Tarts and Hearts
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Tarts and Hearts

    S3:E12

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Best Episodes Summary

"Doughnut Derby" is the best rated episode of "Cooks vs. Cons". It scored 8.7/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/10/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "French Fries Freestyle".