Series synopsis
Beat Bobby Flay is an American reality television series that premiered on Food Network on August 24, 2013. It was created by Bobby Flay. It stars Bobby Flay.
Two talented chefs go head-to-head for the chance to Beat Bobby Flay. To get to Bobby the chefs must first face off against each other, creating a spectacular dish with a secret ingredient of Bobby's choice. Judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Jeff Mauro know Bobby's strengths and his weaknesses. Their goal: Pick the chef who has the skills to take down Bobby Flay in his own arena. The winning chef gets to challenge Bobby with his or her surprise signature dish. If Bobby goes down, the winner can tell ...
Premise
Two talented chefs go head-to-head for the chance to Beat Bobby Flay. To get to Bobby the chefs must first face off against each other, creating a spectacular dish with a secret ingredient of Bobby's choice. Judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Jeff Mauro know Bobby's strengths and his weaknesses. Their goal: Pick the chef who has the skills to take down Bobby Flay in his own arena. The winning chef gets to challenge Bobby with his or her surprise signature dish. If Bobby goes down, the winner can tell the world, "I beat Bobby Flay!"
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bobby Flay as Self
Guest cast
- Giada De Laurentiis as Self
- Michael Symon as Self
- Fran Drescher as Self
- Vivica A. Fox as Self
- Scott Conant as Self
- José de Jesús as Self - Contestant
- Dafna Mizrahi as Self - Contestant
- Dan Jacobs as Self - Contestant
- Heidi Gardner as Self - Guest Judge
- Alex Guarnaschelli as Self
- Eddie Jackson as Self
- Jeff Mauro as Self
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 238 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | April 6, 2017 | April 6, 2017 |
| Season 1 | 9 | August 24, 2013 | April 17, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 13 | July 31, 2014 | October 23, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 13 | October 30, 2014 | February 5, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 13 | March 5, 2015 | May 28, 2015 |
| Season 5 | 13 | June 4, 2015 | August 27, 2015 |
| Season 6 | 13 | October 1, 2015 | January 21, 2016 |
| Season 7 | 7 | December 17, 2015 | March 3, 2016 |
| Season 8 | 13 | March 17, 2016 | June 5, 2016 |
| Season 9 | 13 | June 12, 2016 | September 8, 2016 |
| Season 10 | 13 | September 22, 2016 | December 22, 2016 |
| Season 11 | 13 | January 5, 2017 | March 30, 2017 |
| Season 12 | 13 | April 13, 2017 | July 13, 2017 |
| Season 13 | 13 | July 20, 2017 | October 12, 2017 |
| Season 14 | 13 | October 19, 2017 | January 25, 2018 |
| Season 15 | 13 | December 21, 2017 | April 12, 2018 |
| Season 16 | 12 | April 19, 2018 | July 5, 2018 |
| Season 17 | 14 | July 12, 2018 | October 4, 2018 |
| Season 18 | 13 | September 27, 2018 | January 10, 2019 |
| Season 19 | 13 | January 17, 2019 | April 11, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
How to Beat Bobby This how-to guide for beating Bobby on his own turf features some of the most memorable moments in Beat Bobby Flay history! Through culinary ingenuity, skill and sheer confidence, contenders showcase what it takes to take Bobby down. With friends like Sunny Anderson, Giada DeLaurentiis and Michael Symon to offer tips and tricks to beat Bobby, who needs enemies? |
April 6, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Grueneberg and Nunziata Chefs Sarah Grueneberg and Alberico Nunziata go head-to-head for the chance to Beat Bobby Flay. To get to Bobby, the chefs must first face-off against each other, creating a dish with an ingredient of Bobby's choice. |
August 24, 2013 |
| 2 |
Welcome to New York! Kentucky chef Anthony Lamas and Washington chef Jennifer Nguyen bring the battle to the Big Apple for a chance to Beat Bobby Flay. |
March 3, 2014 |
| 3 |
Farmer and the Belle Georgia chef Matthew Raiford and Boston chef Karen Akunowicz compete for their chance to take on Bobby Flay. |
March 6, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
They Must Be Giants Crab Claw King, Andy Saintange, stands against tattooed butcher, Bruce Kalman, in the battle of the big men. Chopped judges Scott Conant and Geoffrey Zakarian will decide which chef gets the chance to take down Bobby in his own backyard. |
July 31, 2014 |
| 2 |
East vs. West Food Network's Giada De Laurentiis and Iron Chef Michael Symon hold nothing back as they aim to get Bobby Flay beat! They bring in heavy ammo with a former Iron Chef America winner, L.A.'s chef Neal Fraser, and a Boston big shot with electric blue hair, Chef Jason Santos. |
August 7, 2014 |
| 3 |
Bring Home the Bacon Food Network's Sunny Anderson and Cutthroat Kitchen judge Chef Jet Tila cause a ruckus as they conspire to Beat Bobby Flay! They bring in two chefs from New England; fusion chef, Matthew Britt and rebel, Tyler Anderson. Tune in to see if one of New England's finest can take down New York's sweetheart. |
August 14, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
An International Affair Chopped's Ted Allen and Amanda Freitag stop by the arena with one goal in mind: Beat Bobby Flay! Italian-born chef Patrick D'Andrea takes on Canadian chef Rob Feenie for the chance to stare down the master. |
October 30, 2014 |
| 2 |
Surf and Turf Chefs Alex Guarnaschelli and Anne Burrell have their eyes on the prize: taking down Bobby Flay in his own arena. Surf Chef Raphael Lunetta and Cowboy Chef Jake Gandolfo bring the heat before the winner takes on Bobby. |
November 6, 2014 |
| 3 |
Gobbled Up Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and supermodel Chrissy Teigen are here to spot the turkey in this holiday battle. Will mole master chef Julieta Ballesteros or farm-raised chef Kat Ploszaj pull up to the table for the opportunity to take on Bobby Flay? |
November 13, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Relations The powerhouse duo of Giada De Laurentiis and Michael Symon team up once again to take down their "friend" Bobby Flay. Global chef David deCastro takes on Japanese-born chef Taichi Kitamura, for the honor to take on the champion in his house. |
March 5, 2015 |
| 2 |
Fire in the Hole! The kitchen heats up when Brooklyn-born chef Jen Biesty takes on self-taught chef Chris Lamphier. Who will beat the heat when Food Network veterans Katie Lee and Alex Guarnaschelli turn up the pressure? |
March 12, 2015 |
| 3 |
To Contend and Serve Naval chef Carla Harris brings her grit against seriously competitive chef Noah Schwartz, while Food Network's Anne Burrell and Geoffrey Zakarian use their expertise to determine who has the arsenal to beat Bobby. |
March 19, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Fear The stars align when Food Network Star alum Damaris Phillips teams up with Chopped veteran Alex Guarnaschelli in this battle of culinary gladiators. New England bad boy Will Gilson brings his modern cuisine against the fusion fare of Navy vet, Chef Lawrence Males. |
June 4, 2015 |
| 2 |
Who's Your Daddy? This battle is for the dads when New Jersey's own Chef Gregory Torrech laces up his bootstraps against Moroccan chef Sam Marvin. After Bobby's daughter Sophie reveals the round one ingredient, restaurateur Scott Conant and actress and author Haylie Duff decide who has what it takes to face Bobby in this Father's Day battle. |
June 11, 2015 |
| 3 |
No Formalities Larger-than-life Tre Wilcox brings his high energy against Baltimore's Chef Sarah Acconcia in this battle for bragging rights. The Kitchen's Sunny Anderson and Food Network veteran Giada De Laurentiis bring their wits and expertise to the arena to get Bobby beat! |
June 18, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Unfinished Business Scott Conant and Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott welcome two contenders who have visited Bobby Flay's house, but left with a sour taste in their mouths. Texan Blythe Beck brings back her bold Southern cuisine, while New York's Angelo Sosa comes armed with his Dominican flair. Only one will get the chance to silence their Beat Bobby Flay demons. |
October 1, 2015 |
| 2 |
Settling the Score Silent assassin Bruce Kalman has unfinished business to attend to, while young hot-shot Jordan Andino is out to prove he's come a long way since his last match with Bobby Flay. The chef who faces Bobby hopes that having Food Network stars Sunny Anderson and Jeff Mauro in his corner will be enough to earn the redemption he seeks. |
October 8, 2015 |
| 3 |
Frenemies Michael Symon and Debi Mazar, two of Bobby Flay's closest friends, stop by for a visit, but their intentions aren't all good. They've brought back Ukrainian-born chef Natasha Pogrebinsky and Alex Guarnaschelli protege, Michael Jenkins, for another shot at some highly coveted bragging rights. |
October 15, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Poking and Prodding Comedian Judy Gold teams up with The Kitchen co-host Katie Lee for the chance to poke fun at their dear friend Bobby Flay. Las Vegas titan, Chef Alex Stratta, and Iranian chef Houman Gohary aren't here to play games as they compete with the hopes to take on Bobby, but who will have the last laugh? |
December 17, 2015 |
| 2 |
A Cut Above Clearly someone has some beef to settle when Chefs John Tesar and Terry Sargent step into the arena in the hopes of taking down Bobby Flay. Cutthroat Kitchen judges Jet Tila and Simon Majumdar see which chef is a cut above the rest. |
January 28, 2016 |
| 3 |
Touchdown! It's a coin toss as former football player, Chef Deji Oduwole, and competition junkie, Chef Zane Holmquist, put their game faces on to compete one-on-one against Bobby Flay. Food Network's Anne Burrell and former professional boxer Laila Ali take a front row seat in what's sure to be a culinary knockout. |
February 4, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Turning the Tables This might be Bobby Flay's house, but that doesn't mean he knows what's around every corner! Three of Bobby's closest friends are playing by his rules just to take him down, as Chefs Alex Guarnaschelli and Michael Symon go head-to-head in the arena and Katie Lee leads the charge. |
March 17, 2016 |
| 2 |
Pie in the Sky E!'s Maria Menounos and Food Network's Scott Conant are bringing the glitz, glamour and competition to Bobby's house as Chefs Branden Levine and Damon Gordon face off for the ultimate reward: beating Bobby Flay. |
March 24, 2016 |
| 3 |
Time to Get Schooled Baltimore restaurateur Cindy Wolf and Southern belle Stacie Vande Wetering are put to the test as they aim to teach Bobby Flay a thing or two in the kitchen. Keeping score are Worst Cooks in America host Anne Burrell and All Star Academy's Curtis Stone. |
March 31, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fancy Meeting You Here The Kitchen's Sunny Anderson stirs up trouble in Bobby's kitchen, and she's got the dream team to back her up. Anne Burrell and Scott Conant know Bobby's weaknesses better than anyone else, and take matters into their own hands. |
June 12, 2016 |
| 2 |
Breaking Food News Katie Couric and Michael Symon team up to vet the chef who's going to take on Bobby. It's up to Israeli chef Michael Ginor and South Carolina darling Alyssa Gorelick to prove they have what it takes to face off with the master. |
June 19, 2016 |
| 3 |
Red, White and BBQ Radio host Elvis Duran and The Kitchen's Katie Lee celebrate by watching America's golden boy sweat in his own arena. Competing tonight are one of Nashville's hottest chefs, Matt Bolus, and Colorado's very own chef Brother Luck. |
June 26, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Comforts of Home TV food stylist Jackie Rothong takes on Italian-born Matteo Boffo, each hoping to send the other one packing early. Food Network's Scott Conant and reality star entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel must decide who actually gets a shot at Bobby Flay. |
September 22, 2016 |
| 2 |
Shore Fire Strategy Worst Cooks in America's Anne Burrell and wisecracking comedian Mario Cantone want nothing more than for Bobby Flay to crash and burn! Martin Rios from Santa Fe, N.M. and proud Jersey boy Geoff Johnson are hoping they have an edge over each other and Bobby. |
September 29, 2016 |
| 3 |
Howdy Halloween Two Texan pastry chefs, Katherine Clapner and Joe "The Baker" Baker cross their fingers that they get less tricks and more treats as The Kitchen's Sunny Anderson and Cooking Channel's Laura Vitale try to spook Bobby Flay into a horrifying defeat. |
October 6, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
All at Stake Nostalgia is in the air as Chopped judge Amanda Freitag and The Chew's Carla Hall aim to put an end to Bobby Flay's golden era. They've called in butcher Charles Bauer and top Miami chef Todd Erickson to get the job done. Who's got the old-school skills to become the new star of Bobby's arena? |
January 5, 2017 |
| 2 |
Better Late Than Never Artist-turned-chef Melissa Mayer and former sports reporter Jen Royle intend to prove that even those who start late in life can compete with the best of the best! Food Network's Giada De Laurentiis and Alex Guarnaschelli will pass judgment on who deserves the chance to show Bobby Flay what they've got. |
January 12, 2017 |
| 3 |
Bro-Down Showdown There's no brotherly love in the arena tonight as chefs and brothers Patrick and Terence Feury duke it out for the nod of approval from Bryan and Michael Voltaggio. Which brother will represent the family against big daddy Bobby Flay? |
January 19, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Iron Chef Redemption Ted Allen and actress Debi Mazar welcome two contenders who competed on Iron Chef America, but lost by one point. Chef Todd Stein faced Bobby Flay in battle mussels, while chef Paul Virant took on Iron Chef Morimoto. Now they're here to settle the score once and for all! |
April 13, 2017 |
| 2 |
Mazel Tov Larger-than-life Alex Reznik brings his kosher cuisine against Reno, Nev.'s Colin Smith in this battle for bragging rights. Iron Chef Michael Symon and soap star Susan Lucci bring the drama and the heat to take Bobby Flay down! |
April 20, 2017 |
| 3 |
Challah at Your Boy! Worst Cook's Anne Burrell and comedian Jay Pharoah aren't all laughs as they plot and strategize on how to get Bobby Flay beat. Canadian chef Rene Rodriguez brings his south of the border flavors against the Italian fare of chef Michael Kramer. |
May 4, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sugar and Spice, but Not So Nice Food Network vet Alton Brown and Travel Channel host Adam Richman know losing is never sweet. To ensure that doesn't happen, they've brought in pastry chefs Josh Johnson and Dana Cree, who both want the sweet rush of victory! |
July 20, 2017 |
| 2 |
Fancy vs Rustic The claws are out as The Kitchen's Sunny Anderson and Katie Lee try their best to get Bobby Flay beat. They've brought in polar opposites, sweet but ferocious Angie Berry and Italian stallion Giuliano Matarese, who are both gunning for victory. |
July 27, 2017 |
| 3 |
Bear-ware The "Bear," Hal Holden-Bache, stands against model-turned-chef Derek Orrell in an all-out culinary battle. Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and The Chew's Daphne Oz will decide which chef gets the chance to take down Bobby Flay. |
August 3, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Feeling Bleu Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and comedian Bobby Moynihan team up, but beating Bobby Flay is no joking matter. They're bringing in Beantown chef Marcellus Coleman and Bobby's number one fan, Lionel Haeberle, to slay the Flay. |
October 19, 2017 |
| 2 |
Take a Bao Feisty Brooklyn chef Suchanan Aksornnan battles innovative Miami restaurateur Richard Hales, and it's up to actor David Alan Grier and chef Carla Hall to decide who can beat Bobby Flay. |
October 26, 2017 |
| 3 |
Ain't That Dandy Actor Ben Feldman and The Kitchen's Katie Lee are ready for some action; they're bringing in jack-of-all-trades Jason Dady and Italian master Mike DeCamp to compete for the opportunity to best Bobby Flay |
November 2, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Big Dog on the Block Things get blown out of proportion when Food Network's Sunny Anderson and Ginormous Food's Josh Denny bring the big guns to town. Larger-than-life chef Harold Baker and seafood guru Tony Minadakis are in the arena for a chance to beat Bobby Flay. |
December 21, 2017 |
| 2 |
Windy City Wants More The winds of fortune are blowing for Toronto's David Adjey and Chicago's Cory Morris. It's up to Chopped judge Scott Conant and Internet star Hannah Hart to decide who will go up against Bobby Flay. |
December 28, 2017 |
| 3 |
Bobby Gets Sacked Boston burger king Paul Malvone faces off against Twin City chef Jack Riebel on the gridiron. Former professional football player Eddie Jackson and sportscaster Jaymee Sire decide which chef gets the chance to sack Bobby Flay. |
February 1, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Red Hot Life's not always a beach as Beach Bites' Katie Lee and Food Network Star's Giada De Laurentiis raise the limbo bar to decide whether smokehouse master Ashbell McElveen or California's own John Cox should take on BBQ master Bobby Flay. |
April 19, 2018 |
| 2 |
Worldly Ways The Kitchen's out-of-this-world host Sunny Anderson and world-traveler Andrew Zimmern join forces to get world-renowned chef Bobby Flay beat. They handpick Brooklyn's finest Jared Forman and Italian master chef Fabio Viviani to deliver the win. |
April 26, 2018 |
| 3 |
Sticky Situation The competition sweetens up when pastry chefs Clarice Lam and Avery Ruzicka heat up the ovens for the chance to take on Bobby Flay. Iron Chef Michael Symon and Chef Marcela Valladolid use their sweet tooth expertise to choose their champion. |
May 3, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Judges As Contenders The script is flipped and judgment is passed when Beat Bobby Flay judges Michael Psilakis and Seamus Mullen step up to take Bobby down themselves. Food Network's Marcus Samuelsson and Sunny Anderson decide which chef can push Bobby to his limit. |
July 12, 2018 |
| 2 |
Waltz Up A Win Dancing with the Stars' Derek Hough and food personality Carla Hall taste, tango and decide who to whisk up to compete against Bobby Flay. Doughnut queen Katy Gerdes and French-trained chef Olivier Palazzo face off in this sweet culinary cook-off. |
July 19, 2018 |
| 3 |
Culinary Knockout Food Network's Giada De Laurentiis and Los Angeles chef Michael Voltaggio play referee in a match to take Bobby Flay down. Entering the arena with their eye on the prize is San Antonio's Chef Geronimo Lopez and Philippines native Chef Frances Tariga. |
July 26, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shucking The Competition French chefs Laurent Zirotti and Eric Damidot go head to head in the arena, and Food Network's Geoffrey Zakarian and Damaris Phillips choose the chef who has what it takes to say au revoir to Bobby Flay. |
September 27, 2018 |
| 2 |
Aged to Perfection Michael Strahan and Michael Symon have handpicked two chefs hoping to score a touchdown on Bobby Flay's home turf! New York chef Anastacia Song and Southern sweetie Joey Ward are prepared to bring their best game and score the win. |
October 11, 2018 |
| 3 |
Family Matters It's a family affair when father-and-son chefs Beto and Julian Rodarte battle it out to prove that the only thing stronger than family is their desire to beat Bobby Flay! Cookbook author Daphne Oz and model Jourdan Dunn will then decide who has the chops to take Bobby down. |
October 18, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oh Brother It's a case of sibling rivalry as brothers and chefs Steve and Brian Redzikowski go head-to-head for the chance to take down Bobby Flay; Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy and chef Alex Guarnaschelli decide which brother is the chosen one to face Bobby. |
January 17, 2019 |
| 2 |
Take Him to Fresno Atlanta chef Chad Clevenger and Puerto Rican-born chef Anita Cartagena are prepped and ready to battle it out in the arena; Food Network's Alex Guarnaschelli and actor Ben Rappaport referee this heavyweight fight for the chance to take on Bobby Flay. |
January 24, 2019 |
| 3 |
Game On Chef and former football player Eddie Jackson teams up with Worst Cooks in America’s Anne Burrell for a game day bout with Bobby Flay. |
January 31, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Food Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 24, 2013 |
| Last aired | June 11, 2026 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |