Series synopsis
Knife Fight is an American food television series that premiered on Esquire Network on September 24, 2013. It ended on September 15, 2015. It stars Ilan Hall.
This isn't a made-for-TV competition. For years, this secret underground happening has taken place after restaurants close their doors to the public. Led by ringleader and celebrated chef Ilan Hall, this is where talented cooks go to prove who's the best. Feel the heat as they're cheered and heckled by a rowdy crowd of celebrities, restaurant critics, and die-hard foodies. This is not a white-napkin dinner. This is war.
Premise
This isn't a made-for-TV competition. For years, this secret underground happening has taken place after restaurants close their doors to the public. Led by ringleader and celebrated chef Ilan Hall, this is where talented cooks go to prove who's the best. Feel the heat as they're cheered and heckled by a rowdy crowd of celebrities, restaurant critics, and die-hard foodies. This is not a white-napkin dinner. This is war.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ilan Hall as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Chris Jacobson as Self - Contestant
- Kris Morningstar as Self - Contestant
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 66 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 18 | September 24, 2013 | January 14, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 24 | April 15, 2014 | October 7, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 24 | July 14, 2015 | September 15, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 0 | November 10, 2015 | December 29, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collins vs. Feau | September 24, 2013 |
| 2 |
Morningstar vs. Jacobson The Mercantile’s chef, CJ Jacobsen, battles it out with Ray’s and Stark Bar’s Kris Morningstar. With white truffles, kohlrabi and ridgeback shrimp, will an ingredient allergy derail the competition? Guests: Lou Amdur and Bad Religion’s Brett Gurewitz |
September 24, 2013 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 1, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Whole Pig King of Texas Cuisine Tim Love takes on D.C.'s Italian bruiser Mike Isabella of Graffiato. In this hour long season premiere, the chefs break down a beast: A whole pig! Guest Judges: Kris Morningstar, Naomi Pomeroy. |
April 15, 2014 |
| 2 |
Oxtail Italian culinary master, Freddy Vargas of LA's Scarpetta takes on modernist chef Justin Wills of Oregon's Restaurant Beck. Guest Judges: Kris Morningstar, Naomi Pomeroy. |
April 22, 2014 |
| 3 |
Live King Crab Big Texan and two-time James Beard nominee Chris Shephard leaves his kitchen at Underbelly in Houston to challenge Hudson House chef Brooke Williamson on her home turf! Under the close scrutiny of the judges and their significant others, how will the duo handle special ingredients bottarga, mustard frills and live Alaskan king crab! Brooke goes for big flavor while Chris gets experimental. Will the risk pay off, or will things go better for the crab? |
April 22, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 14, 2015 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 14, 2015 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 14, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Round 1: Jamon Iberico Brooklyn's own Jason Marcus takes on the boundless energy and bold style of Top Chef finalist Angelo Sosa. In this season 4 premiere, it's all about Jamón Ibérico. To advance in the tournament, the chefs must impress our judges: James Beard winner Sue Zemanick and Dale Talde, head of the Talde restaurant empire. It's go big or go home for the chefs in this first round match up. |
November 10, 2015 |
| 2 |
Round 1: Live Soft Shell Crab Dallas-based food competition all-star Tre Wilcox matches wits with Spanish chef extraordinaire, Luis Bollo of Salinas in NYC. Judges Sue Zemanick of Gautreau's in New Orleans and New York's resident restaurant mogul Dale Talde determine whether the Texan triumphs or the Spaniard advances to the next round. |
November 10, 2015 |
| 3 |
Round 1: Pickled Herring Brooklynite Bao Bao brings her unique Southeast Asian flavor to battle against the classic Chinese cuisine of New York native Chris Cheung. Will the pickled herring lead them astray? James Beard award winner Sue Zemanick and chef/owner of the Talde restaurant empire, Dale Talde, judge this Round One competition. |
November 17, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Esquire Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 24, 2013 |
| Last aired | September 15, 2015 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |