Unsuspecting Home Cooks Go to Battle
Host Eddie Jackson gives everyday home cooks the shock of their lives when he reveals that they've actually shown up not to audition, but to face off in a one-on-one cooking challenge against culinary greats like Alex Guarnaschelli, Geoffrey Zakarian and Rocco DiSpirito.
Episodes
See Episode GuideScott Conant vs. Gabrielle
Eddie Jackson hosts a great chicken battle between Army veteran and home cook Gabrielle and celebrity chef Scott Conant. Gabrielle attempts to wing her way to victory and prevent Scott from walking away with a full win.
Anne Burrell vs. Stephen
Eddie Jackson has an amazing surprise for New York firefighter Stephen when he's put head-to-head against famous chef Anne Burrell. Stephen will have to take the heat if he plans to beat the pro.
Antonia Lofaso vs. Derek
Eddie Jackson surprises theater teacher and home cook Derek with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go up against famous chef and restaurateur Antonia Lofaso. Derek will have to work hard to cook his way to victory in their battle of the brunch.
Alex Guarnaschelli vs. Jimmy
Eddie Jackson raises the stakes as he surprises home cook and real estate agent Jimmy with a beefy battle against world-famous chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Jimmy aims to impress at least one taster with his steak and stop Alex from taking the win.
Antonia Lofaso vs. Derek
Eddie Jackson surprises theater teacher and home cook Derek with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go up against famous chef and restaurateur Antonia Lofaso. Derek will have to work hard to cook his way to victory in their battle of the brunch.
Duck It!
Eddie Jackson hosts a battle royale between investment banker Jonny Fine and celebrity chef Tiffani Faison. Jonny attempts to "duck" around with a dish he's been cooking since childhood to see if it will be good enough to take down Tiffani.
Eric Adjepong vs. Maria
Home cook and former cheerleader Maria is in disbelief when she learns she will be facing off against world-renowned chef Eric Adjepong. Eddie Jackson reveals he has more up his sleeve as he presents them with a mystery ingredient to use in their dishes.
Keepin' It Capon
Mike Mazza, a project manager and home cook, is blown away when Eddie Jackson surprises him with a capon battle against world-renowned chef Rocco DiSpirito. With $5,000 on the line, Mike must cook his way to victory or Rocco will sweep the board.
Marc Murphy vs. Wendy
Eddie Jackson packs in the pork when homemaker and home cook Wendy battles against celebrity chef and restaurateur Marc Murphy. Wendy will have to impress just one taster to keep Marc from sweeping the board.
Bring Home the Bacon
Home cook and pharmacist Jose is stunned when Eddie Jackson reveals his big audition is really a competition! In a head-to-head battle against celebrity chef Kelsey Barnard Clark, Jose must get one vote from a panel of judges to send Kelsey packing.
Tastes Like Chicken
Home cook and drag artist Caleb can't believe his big audition with Eddie Jackson is actually a competition! Caleb sees if he has what it takes to face off against elite chef Eric Adjepong, impress one taster and claim victory.
Gettin' Crabby
Home cook and middle school band leader Jonathan is shocked when Eddie Jackson reveals he will be competing against world-famous chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Jonathan must create a symphony of flavors if he wants to outchef Alex.
Scott Conant vs. Gabrielle
Eddie Jackson hosts a great chicken battle between Army veteran and home cook Gabrielle and celebrity chef Scott Conant. Gabrielle attempts to wing her way to victory and prevent Scott from walking away with a full win.
Geoffrey Zakarian vs. Alexis
Design director and home cook Alexis is left speechless when Eddie Jackson surprises her with a face-off against celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian. Alexis works to amaze the judges and get that one precious vote to prevent Geoffrey from winning the day.
Cheesy Faceoff
Eddie Jackson surprises program manager and home cook Marcus with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go up against master chef Antonia Lofaso. In an epic mac and cheese battle, Marcus must uses all his skills to claim victory.
Anne Burrell vs. Stephen
Eddie Jackson has an amazing surprise for New York firefighter Stephen when he's put head-to-head against famous chef Anne Burrell. Stephen will have to take the heat if he plans to beat the pro.
Tiffani Faison vs. Justin
Justin, a substitute teacher and vegan home cook, is blown away when Eddie Jackson gives him the chance to battle head-to-head against celebrity chef and restaurateur Tiffani Faison. Justin will have to learn the right skills to outcook the pro.
About the show
Food Network star Eddie Jackson surprises amateur home cooks with the challenge of a lifetime: to go head-to-head in an intense, one-round cookoff against the most-competitive, acclaimed and intimidating celebrity chefs in the world. To even the odds, the home cook only needs ONE VOTE from a panel of random tasters to walk away with the $5,000 prize.
