7.6/1016 votes#1 - Are You Ready For Prime Time?
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 6/2/2013
12 hopefuls compete to host their own Food Network show. Each films a pitch tape and prepares one dish. Bob Tuschman, Susie Fogelson, and a focus group of Food Network viewers decide who will go on.
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- 7.5/1016 votes
#2 - Burger Bash
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 6/9/2013
The contestants are tasked with creating the ultimate burger and presenting it to 100 burger enthusiasts.
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- 7.4/1014 votes
#3 - A Star Is Chopped
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 6/16/2013
The remaining contestants are given an exotic ingredient and must be able to use their palate to identify and present what it is; the top two winners earn a seat at the judge's table.
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- 7.9/1013 votes
#4 - Big Screen Bites
Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 6/23/2013
This week, the finalists will compete at a one of these extravagant cinemas. Paired into teams of three, they will have to create a menu and a movie trailer for a focus group of movie enthusiasts.
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- 7.2/1013 votes
#5 - 4th of July Live
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 6/30/2013
Food Network Stars often participate in live TV events where they're required to think on their feet and react to any situation thrown at them. Special guest, Terrence Jenkins, from E! News, will host our finalists as they do live cooking demos — with some curveballs. Then the finalists participate in "4th of July Live," a one-take interactive show that helps the viewers at home with must-have recipes and tips for summer parties.
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- 6.8/1014 votes
#6 - Product Pitch
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 7/7/2013
Food Network Stars need to communicate big ideas quickly, so this week, each finalist will have to come up with a product representing their unique brand and culinary style and then create, package and pitch the product to a tough panel of successful food executives from Target, Kellogg's and Kraft. The selection committee will decide who did best overall, and who will go home.
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- 7.1/1011 votes
#7 - Star Charity Auction
Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 7/14/2013
The finalists must use an unusual ingredient to create a dish which they will then auction to a roomful of adventurous eaters.
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- 7.4/1012 votes
#8 - Food Stories From The Road
Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 7/21/2013
The finalists are divided into teams to film a three minute "food story show" about a pizza joint and a donut shop. Guest judges from The Hollywood Reporter screen and critique the shows, and the least successful team lands in the bottom three.
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- 6.7/1010 votes
#9 - Menu: Impossible
Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 7/28/2013
Robert Irvine issues a challenge to the remaining contestants, asking them to rework outdated dishes on a restaurant's menu.
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- 5.9/1011 votes
#10 - Network Pitch
Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 8/4/2013
The four finalists pitch their ideas for a show to Food Network executives Bob Tuschman and Susie Fogelson, who choose three of the concepts to be made into pilots directed by Guy Fieri.
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- 5.7/1014 votes
#11 - America Picks a Star
Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 8/11/2013
The Season 9 winner is revealed during a reunion show featuring never-before-seen footage and reflections from the competitors and mentors.
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The Best Episodes of Food Network Star Season 9
Every episode of Food Network Star Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Food Network Star Season 9!
Cooking competition following upcoming chefs, and the winner gets to host their own show!
Genre:Reality
Network:Food Network
Season 9 Ratings Summary
"Are You Ready For Prime Time?" is the best rated episode of "Food Network Star" season 9. It scored 7.6/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/2/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Burger Bash".