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The Best Episodes of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown

Every episode of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown!

The Best Episodes of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown

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

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    #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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/23/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Stop the Bull!".