7.3/10256 votesLoading...#1 - Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/7/2019
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.
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7.3/1082 votesLoading...#2 - Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/19/2020
Jon and Roy revisit some sweet and savory bonus recipes from Pizzana chef Daniele Uditi and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson.
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7.4/10142 votesLoading...#3 - David Chang
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/7/2019
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.
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7.5/1073 votesLoading...#4 - Tartine
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/24/2020
Chefs Chad Robertson and Chris Bianco take Jon and Roy through their intricate processes for artisan bread baking, fermentation and coffee roasting.
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7.6/10137 votesLoading...#5 - Aaron Franklin
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/7/2019
Roy and Jon travel to Austin to grab tacos with Aaron Franklin and then learn the intricacies behind preparing his famous Franklin Barbecue brisket.
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7.6/10132 votesLoading...#6 - Hot Luck
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/7/2019
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.
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7.6/10100 votesLoading...#7 - Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 9/13/2019
Jon and Roy cook up some bonus recipes with Andrew Rea of "Binging with Babish" and "Ugly Delicious" host David Chang.
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7.6/1095 votesLoading...#8 - Border Grill
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/19/2020
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.
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7.6/1094 votesLoading...#9 - Milk Bar Bake Sale
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2020
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.
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7.7/10129 votesLoading...#10 - Seth Rogen
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/13/2019
Seth Rogen knows how to break down chickens, so Jon and Roy put him to work as they prep two distinct chicken dishes.
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7.7/10106 votesLoading...#11 - Guerrilla Tacos
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/13/2019
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.
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7.7/1088 votesLoading...#12 - Wexler's Deli
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/20/2020
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.
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7.7/1087 votesLoading...#13 - Roy's Italian Cuisine
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/2020
Roy teaches Jon his unique preparations for a selection of Italian dishes, including artichoke salad, lasagna, and (of course) spaghetti and meatballs.
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7.8/1097 votesLoading...#14 - Pasta a la Raimi
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/19/2020
Jon and Roy invite director Sam Raimi into the kitchen to bake sourdough bread and southern biscuits.
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7.8/1071 votesLoading...#15 - Jessica Largey
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/24/2020
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.
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7.9/10172 votesLoading...#16 - Chef Film Recipes
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/7/2019
Roy and Jon revisit the best dishes from the film "Chef," including Scarlett Johansson's favorite pasta and the oft-misunderstood chocolate lava cake.
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7.9/10161 votesLoading...#17 - Remembering Jonathan Gold
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/7/2019
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.
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7.9/10108 votesLoading...#18 - Hog Island
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/13/2019
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.
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7.9/1085 votesLoading...#19 - Best Friend
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/19/2020
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: N/A
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8.0/10236 votesLoading...#20 - Avengers Atlanta
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2019
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: N/A
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8.0/10161 votesLoading...#21 - Robert Rodriguez / First Friday
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/7/2019
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: N/A
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8.0/10122 votesLoading...#22 - Skywalker Ranch
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/13/2019
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.
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8.1/1069 votesLoading...#23 - Late Night Burger
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/24/2020
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.
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8.2/10109 votesLoading...#24 - Wolfgang Puck
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/19/2020
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: N/A
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8.4/10123 votesLoading...#25 - Pizzana
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/13/2019
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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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!
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.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix
Worst Episodes Summary
"Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr" is the worst rated episode of "The Chef Show". It scored 7.3/10 based on 256 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/7/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson".