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The Best Episodes of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown

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Five cooking prodigies challenge a prolific executive-level chef in the kitchen.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 1 Episode 1 - Don't Under-ESTIE-Mate Her
    5.5/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Don't Under-ESTIE-Mate Her

    S1:E1

    Executive Chef Frank Otte tests his mettle against a team of five child cooking prodigies; from "finger foods" to a "technique trio," can this acclaimed executive chef hold his own against 7-year old child chef Estie? Master Chef Suzanne Tracht joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.

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  2. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 1 Episode 2 - Stop the Bull!
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    #2 - Stop the Bull!

    S1:E2

    Frankie "The Bull" Terzoli does his best to stomp out the team of child cooking prodigies winning streak. When chef Emmalee is stymied by the perils of the menu board in the winner-takes all third round, will she "get the horns" or fight her way out?

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  3. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 1 Episode 3 - All's Fair in Love and... Food?
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    #3 - All's Fair in Love and... Food?

    S1:E3

    Chef Tony learns the hard way that small can be very mighty as he takes on the team of child cooking prodigies in tonight's "fair-food episode". Master Chef Brooke Williamson joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.

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  4. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 1 Episode 4 - How Eggs-Centric
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    #4 - How Eggs-Centric

    S1:E4

    Chef Katherine Humphus takes on the team of child cooking prodigies in this egg-centric episode which revolves around a perennial favorite eggs! World-famous celebrity chef, Hubert Keller, joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.

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  5. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 1 Episode 5 - Secret Garden
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    #5 - Secret Garden

    S1:E5

    Executive chef Joel Miller is in the hot seat, placing his years of training and decades of experience on the line against the team of child cooking prodigies. Will he "rice" to the occasion in the "price is rice" round? Or get lost in the woods?

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  6. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 1 Episode 6 - Viva La France
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    #6 - Viva La France

    S1:E6

    Culinary and literal giant, chef Keith Breedlove muscles his way into the kitchen to see what all the fuss is about. But when he squares off against 7 year-old chef Estie in the "Poulet-Trois" will he crow like the rooster? Or run away chicken?

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  7. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 1 Episode 7 - South of the Border
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    #7 - South of the Border

    S1:E7

    Chef Diana Stavaridis tests the team of child cooking prodigies in a Mexican standoff! From Ceviche to taco-trios, if you can't take the heat, you'll get thrown out of the kitchen!

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  8. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 1 Episode 8 - Game-ON!
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    #8 - Game-ON!

    S1:E8

    Executive chef, Chris Tzorin, wants a piece of the action and competes against the team of child cooking prodigies. A culinary mash-up appetizer will test everyone's culinary creativity. Then it's going to be a knife fight, testing both sides.

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  9. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 1 Episode 9 - In for a Penny, In for a Pound
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    #9 - In for a Penny, In for a Pound

    S1:E9

    Executive chef Penny Davidi steps up to the team of child cooking prodigies wearing a sleeveless chef coat more reminiscent of a karate gi, than a coat. And don't be fooled, it's not a style choice, it's a warning! From the start, she'll spit venom.

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  10. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 1 Episode 10 - Tough Luck
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    #10 - Tough Luck

    S1:E10

    Chef Larry Monaco may be the toughest match yet for the team of child cooking prodigies. From an "amuse" challenge in round one, out to a "tough cuts only" entree in round two and finally a "funghi" trio, this episode couldn't be any more foodie!

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  11. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 1 Episode 11 - It Takes Guts!
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    #11 - It Takes Guts!

    S1:E11

    Chef Augie Saucido wants to see what all the fuss is about as he competes against the team of child cooking prodigies. And, from the moment he steps in, it gets raw! Raw food preparation is on the menu in round one. From there it gets truly "offal."

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  12. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 1 Episode 12 - Wild Enough to be Shot At...
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    #12 - Wild Enough to be Shot At...

    S1:E12

    Chef Hop Fan crashes into the kitchen with his eclectic mix of "Ed Grimley" meets "Kramer" antics - is he a creative genius or a madman? Can the team of child cooking prodigies stay focused and take this chef down? From a sushi challenge to a street.

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  13. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 1 Episode 13 - Awww Shucks!
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    #13 - Awww Shucks!

    S1:E13

    It's executive chef Justin Haefler's chance to put his years of training and decades of experience on the line for a chance to beat the team of child cooking prodigies in the kitchen! Live oyster appetizers will test their shucking skills.

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  14. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 2 Episode 1 - Fish Out of Water
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    #14 - Fish Out of Water

    S2:E1

    The prodigies will have to sink or swim when they face off against Drew Tsang, an executive chef who takes them to task in three rounds that revolve around seafood.

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  15. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 2 Episode 2 - Decadent Delights
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    #15 - Decadent Delights

    S2:E2

    It's Executive Chef Zoe Schor's turn to shore up the competition against the prodigies; theme of Guilty pleasures.

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  16. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 2 Episode 3 - Danger Zone
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    #16 - Danger Zone

    S2:E3

    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?

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  17. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 2 Episode 4 - Mardi Gras
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    #17 - Mardi Gras

    S2:E4

    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?

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  18. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 2 Episode 5 - The Mamas and the Tapas
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    #18 - The Mamas and the Tapas

    S2:E5

    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.

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  19. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 2 Episode 6 - Keep Calm and Curry On
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    #19 - Keep Calm and Curry On

    S2:E6

    Chicago's Bib Gourmand darling, Executive Chef Jill Barron, takes on the child cooking prodigies in three rounds of Indian food inspired challenges.

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  20. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 2 Episode 7 - Work of Art
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    #20 - Work of Art

    S2:E7

    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.

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  21. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 2 Episode 8 - Feast from the East
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    #21 - Feast from the East

    S2:E8

    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.

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  22. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 2 Episode 9 - Toast of the Town
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    #22 - Toast of the Town

    S2:E9

    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.

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  23. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 2 Episode 10 - America the Beautiful
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    #23 - America the Beautiful

    S2:E10

    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.

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  24. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 2 Episode 11 - Roman Holiday
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    #24 - Roman Holiday

    S2:E11

    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.

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  25. Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 2 Episode 12 - Where there's Smoke...
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    #25 - Where there's Smoke...

    S2:E12

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Don't Under-ESTIE-Mate Her" is the best rated episode of "Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown". It scored 5.5/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/23/2015. This episode scored 5.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Stop the Bull!".