Adam Gertler
Self - Host
Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown (2015)
Season 1
Five cooking prodigies challenge a prolific executive-level chef in the kitchen.
Released July 23, 2015
10+
Genres: Reality TV
Keywords: imdb.cooking, imdb.non-fiction
Watch Providers: The Roku Channel, Hoopla, FYI Network, FYI Network
Network: fyi
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Don't Under-ESTIE-Mate Her
Executive Chef Frank Otte tests his mettle against a team of five child cooking prodigies; from "finger foods" to a "technique trio," can this acclaimed executive chef hold his own against 7-year old child chef Estie? Master Chef Suzanne Tracht joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.
July 23, 2015, midnight
S1E2 - Stop the Bull!
Frankie "The Bull" Terzoli does his best to stomp out the team of child cooking prodigies winning streak. When chef Emmalee is stymied by the perils of the menu board in the winner-takes all third round, will she "get the horns" or fight her way out?
July 30, 2015, midnight
S1E3 - All's Fair in Love and... Food?
Chef Tony learns the hard way that small can be very mighty as he takes on the team of child cooking prodigies in tonight's "fair-food episode". Master Chef Brooke Williamson joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.
Aug. 6, 2015, midnight
S1E4 - How Eggs-Centric
Chef Katherine Humphus takes on the team of child cooking prodigies in this egg-centric episode which revolves around a perennial favorite eggs! World-famous celebrity chef, Hubert Keller, joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.
Aug. 13, 2015, midnight
S1E5 - Secret Garden
Executive chef Joel Miller is in the hot seat, placing his years of training and decades of experience on the line against the team of child cooking prodigies. Will he "rice" to the occasion in the "price is rice" round? Or get lost in the woods?
Aug. 20, 2015, midnight
S1E6 - Viva La France
Culinary and literal giant, chef Keith Breedlove muscles his way into the kitchen to see what all the fuss is about. But when he squares off against 7 year-old chef Estie in the "Poulet-Trois" will he crow like the rooster? Or run away chicken?
Aug. 27, 2015, midnight
S1E7 - South of the Border
Chef Diana Stavaridis tests the team of child cooking prodigies in a Mexican standoff! From Ceviche to taco-trios, if you can't take the heat, you'll get thrown out of the kitchen!
Sept. 3, 2015, midnight
S1E8 - Game-ON!
Executive chef, Chris Tzorin, wants a piece of the action and competes against the team of child cooking prodigies. A culinary mash-up appetizer will test everyone's culinary creativity. Then it's going to be a knife fight, testing both sides.
Sept. 10, 2015, midnight
S1E9 - In for a Penny, In for a Pound
Executive chef Penny Davidi steps up to the team of child cooking prodigies wearing a sleeveless chef coat more reminiscent of a karate gi, than a coat. And don't be fooled, it's not a style choice, it's a warning! From the start, she'll spit venom.
Sept. 17, 2015, midnight
S1E10 - Tough Luck
Chef Larry Monaco may be the toughest match yet for the team of child cooking prodigies. From an "amuse" challenge in round one, out to a "tough cuts only" entree in round two and finally a "funghi" trio, this episode couldn't be any more foodie!
Sept. 24, 2015, midnight
S1E11 - It Takes Guts!
Chef Augie Saucido wants to see what all the fuss is about as he competes against the team of child cooking prodigies. And, from the moment he steps in, it gets raw! Raw food preparation is on the menu in round one. From there it gets truly "offal."
Oct. 1, 2015, midnight
S1E12 - Wild Enough to be Shot At...
Chef Hop Fan crashes into the kitchen with his eclectic mix of "Ed Grimley" meets "Kramer" antics - is he a creative genius or a madman? Can the team of child cooking prodigies stay focused and take this chef down? From a sushi challenge to a street.
Oct. 8, 2015, midnight
S1E13 - Awww Shucks!
It's executive chef Justin Haefler's chance to put his years of training and decades of experience on the line for a chance to beat the team of child cooking prodigies in the kitchen! Live oyster appetizers will test their shucking skills.
Oct. 15, 2015, midnight
Network: fyi
Released: July 23, 2015
Last Air Date: Aug. 25, 2016, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR / 10+
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