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The Worst Episodes of The Chef Show

Every episode of The Chef Show ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Chef Show!

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Writer, director and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 20 - Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson
    7.3/10(88 votes)

    #1 - Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson

    S1:E20

    Jon and Roy revisit some sweet and savory bonus recipes from Pizzana chef Daniele Uditi and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 1 - Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr
    7.4/10(262 votes)

    #2 - Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr

    S1:E1

    Roy and Jon cook a Goop-friendly pepper pot with Pepper Potts herself, Gwyneth Paltrow. Then comic Bill Burr swings by to make some sandwiches.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 6 - David Chang
    7.4/10(147 votes)

    #3 - David Chang

    S1:E6

    Jon and Roy head into the kitchen to make dueling fried rice recipes, before welcoming in David Chang to cook and discuss some classic Korean dishes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Chef Show Season 2 Episode 4 - Tartine
    7.4/10(78 votes)

    #4 - Tartine

    S2:E4

    Chefs Chad Robertson and Chris Bianco take Jon and Roy through their intricate processes for artisan bread baking, fermentation and coffee roasting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 16 - Border Grill
    7.5/10(100 votes)

    #5 - Border Grill

    S1:E16

    While in Las Vegas, Jon and Roy stop at Border Grill for a lesson in modern Mexican cuisine from co-owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Chef Show Season 2 Episode 1 - Milk Bar Bake Sale
    7.5/10(101 votes)

    #6 - Milk Bar Bake Sale

    S2:E1

    At Milk Bar in LA, chef Christina Tosi teaches Jon and Roy how to "take back the bake sale" with her elevated preparations of cookies, pies, and cakes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 7 - Aaron Franklin
    7.6/10(142 votes)

    #7 - Aaron Franklin

    S1:E7

    Roy and Jon travel to Austin to grab tacos with Aaron Franklin and then learn the intricacies behind preparing his famous Franklin Barbecue brisket.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 8 - Hot Luck
    7.6/10(137 votes)

    #8 - Hot Luck

    S1:E8

    Aaron Franklin brings Jon and Roy to Hot Luck, Austin's "anti-food-fest food festival," where the duo serves up Roy's iconic short ribs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 11 - Guerrilla Tacos
    7.6/10(111 votes)

    #9 - Guerrilla Tacos

    S1:E11

    Jon and Roy head to Guerrilla Tacos, where they enjoy some off-menu breakfast burritos and help Chef Wes Avila prep his flagship tacos and tostadas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 14 - Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave
    7.6/10(105 votes)

    #10 - Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave

    S1:E14

    Jon and Roy cook up some bonus recipes with Andrew Rea of "Binging with Babish" and "Ugly Delicious" host David Chang.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 19 - Wexler's Deli
    7.6/10(93 votes)

    #11 - Wexler's Deli

    S1:E19

    Jon and Roy visit Micah Wexler and Michael Kasser of Wexler's Deli to make some traditional Jewish deli staples and also concoct a few new variations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Chef Show Season 2 Episode 2 - Roy's Italian Cuisine
    7.6/10(93 votes)

    #12 - Roy's Italian Cuisine

    S2:E2

    Roy teaches Jon his unique preparations for a selection of Italian dishes, including artichoke salad, lasagna, and (of course) spaghetti and meatballs.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 9 - Seth Rogen
    7.7/10(134 votes)

    #13 - Seth Rogen

    S1:E9

    Seth Rogen knows how to break down chickens, so Jon and Roy put him to work as they prep two distinct chicken dishes.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 18 - Pasta a la Raimi
    7.7/10(102 votes)

    #14 - Pasta a la Raimi

    S1:E18

    Jon and Roy invite director Sam Raimi into the kitchen to bake sourdough bread and southern biscuits.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Chef Show Season 2 Episode 3 - Jessica Largey
    7.7/10(76 votes)

    #15 - Jessica Largey

    S2:E3

    James Beard Award-winning chef Jessica Largey welcomes Roy and Jon to help cook up her unique takes on pork meatballs, grilled cabbage and roast duck.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 17 - Best Friend
    7.8/10(90 votes)

    #16 - Best Friend

    S1:E17

    Roy brings Jon into the kitchen at his Las Vegas restaurant, Best Friend, where the two cook up some of Chef Choi's favorite dishes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 3 - Chef Film Recipes
    7.9/10(178 votes)

    #17 - Chef Film Recipes

    S1:E3

    Roy and Jon revisit the best dishes from the film "Chef," including Scarlett Johansson's favorite pasta and the oft-misunderstood chocolate lava cake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 4 - Remembering Jonathan Gold
    7.9/10(166 votes)

    #18 - Remembering Jonathan Gold

    S1:E4

    Late food writer Jonathan Gold's reviews helped so many chefs. Jon and Roy honor his memory with KCRW's Evan Kleiman and Jitlada's Jazz Singsanong.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 12 - Hog Island
    7.9/10(113 votes)

    #19 - Hog Island

    S1:E12

    Jon and Roy study, harvest and prepare oysters in Tomales Bay, California. Then, the two get in on a barbecue at Hog Island Oyster Co.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 2 - Avengers Atlanta
    8.0/10(242 votes)

    #20 - Avengers Atlanta

    S1:E2

    Roy and Jon assemble some of the Avengers, including Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland, to help conquer an obscene amount of food in Atlanta.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 5 - Robert Rodriguez / First Friday
    8.0/10(167 votes)

    #21 - Robert Rodriguez / First Friday

    S1:E5

    Roy and Jon make pizza and chat creativity with Robert Rodriguez, then embark on a food truck cooking (and eating) bonanza in Venice, California.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 13 - Skywalker Ranch
    8.0/10(127 votes)

    #22 - Skywalker Ranch

    S1:E13

    Jon's worked on amazing films at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch. Now he works on dishes with Roy and Dave Filoni using fresh produce from the property.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Chef Show Season 2 Episode 5 - Late Night Burger
    8.0/10(75 votes)

    #23 - Late Night Burger

    S2:E5

    Roy and Jon re-create Holeman and Finch's late-night burger, then sample Chad Robertson's take on a grilled cheese and a delicious dessert by Nina Subhas.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 15 - Wolfgang Puck
    8.2/10(114 votes)

    #24 - Wolfgang Puck

    S1:E15

    Jon and Roy visit chef Wolfgang Puck at his Las Vegas steakhouse CUT to test Jon's omelet-making skills and prepare some incredible cuts of meat.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Chef Show Season 1 Episode 10 - Pizzana
    8.4/10(128 votes)

    #25 - Pizzana

    S1:E10

    Jon and Roy visit Chef Daniele Uditi at LA's Pizzana, where Jon tries his hand at making Neapolitan pizza and some meticulously measured meatballs.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson" is the worst rated episode of "The Chef Show". It scored 7.3/10 based on 88 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/19/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr".