NaN/100 votesLoading...#1 - Don't Under-ESTIE-Mate Her
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/23/2015
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!
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/30/2015
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?
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/6/2015
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
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/13/2015
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
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/20/2015
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
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/27/2015
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
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/3/2015
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!
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/10/2015
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
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/17/2015
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
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/24/2015
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!
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 10/1/2015
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...
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 10/8/2015
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!
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 10/15/2015
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
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/17/2016
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
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/24/2016
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
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/31/2016
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
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/7/2016
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
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/14/2016
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
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/21/2016
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
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/28/2016
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
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/5/2016
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
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/12/2016
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
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/19/2016
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
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/26/2016
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...
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 6/2/2016
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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The Worst Episodes of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown
Every episode of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown!
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"Don't Under-ESTIE-Mate Her" is the worst rated episode of "Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/23/2015. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Stop the Bull!".