Seasons & episodes

S2 · E1The Next Generation 2014-11-04 · 42 min＋

Sixteen young home cooks arrive and find themselves preparing dishes using Alexander Weiss's favorite ingredients, including pork chops, pork tenderloin and green apples. The winner chooses which protein is used in the elimination round before 12 contestants are chosen to advance in the competition.

S2 · E2Flip It! 2014-11-11 · 42 min＋

A pancake-flipping contest precedes a challenge to create the best citrus cream pie.

S2 · E3Mom Knows Best 2014-11-18 · 42 min＋

A three-legged challenge is held to make a dozen cupcakes. Later, Gordon's mom visits the kitchen as a guest judge when the remaining contestants prepare one of the host's favorite dishes from his childhood.

S2 · E4An Egg-Cellent Adventure 2014-11-25 · 42 min＋

The contestants fry eggs sunny-side up in a 10-minute challenge, and later prepare their signature dishes that will anchor their menus at a future restaurant.

S2 · E5Pop-Up Restaurant 2014-12-02 · 42 min＋

The last six cooks split up into teams to compete in the inaugural restaurant challenge, with the winning group advancing to the semifinals.

S2 · E6A Cut Above the Rest 2014-12-09 · 42 min＋

The final four cooks must break down an Alaskan king salmon and produce as many perfect filets possible; contestants must create a restaurant-quality salmon dish with a limited number of ingredients.

S2 · E7The Finale 2014-12-16 · 42 min＋

The top 2 junior chefs prepare a three-course menu in their last challenge; the winner is crowned, receiving a trophy and a $100,000 prize.