Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
Episode 2 - Decadent DelightsIt's Executive Chef Zoe Schor's turn to shore up the competition against the prodigies. With a theme like "Guilty pleasures" every round is sure to be absolutely delicious. But will our prodigies conquer with caviar? Or will Chef Schor shut them down with her Deadly Sin-inspired trio? Master Chef Antonia Lofaso presents and judges our third and final winner-takes-all round.
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Episode 3 - Danger ZoneExecutive 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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Episode 4 - Mardi GrasExecutive 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? 'Nawlins native Marcus Christiana-Beninger presents and judges the third and final winner-takes-all round.
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Episode 6 - Keep Calm and Curry OnChicago's Bib Gourmand darling, Executive Chef Jill Barron, takes on the child cooking prodigies in three rounds of Indian food inspired challenges. Right at the start, things get nuts as the prodigies work hard to top Jill's impeccable technique and flavor profiles. But can they curry favor with the judges for the win? Master Chef Maneet Chouhan presents and judges the winner takes all round.
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Episode 7 - Work of ArtArmed 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. It's childlike imagination vs. Chef Richie's avant guard techniques. Who will ultimately triumph? Two Michelin star Master Chef, Dominque Crenn, presents and judges the final, winner takes all round.
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Episode 9 - Toast of the TownThe 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. But while the prodigies may be hip to the latest trends, will it be enough to out cook the competition? LA's most sought after cooking duo, Master Chefs, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo present and judge the final round.
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Episode 10 - America the BeautifulChef 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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Episode 11 - Roman HolidayAmerica'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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Episode 12 - Where there's Smoke...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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Episode 16 - Back to SchoolSchool's in session! Executive Chef Larry Keck battles the team of child cooking prodigies in three rounds of back to school themed challenges. But is team prodigy's knowledge of cookies and school lunches enough to take on Larry's 40 years of experience? England's youngest Master Chef, Luke Thomas judges the final round.
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Episode 18 - Home CookingTonight's season finale has all the fixings for a delicious competition. Highly notable Executive Chef Eli Kirshstein battles the team of child cooking prodigies in three rounds of home cooking themed challenges. Master Chef Art Smith brings down the house as he judges the final round.
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