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Family Recipe Showdown Episode Guide
Southern Brunch
S1 Ep1
17th Jul 2025
Octavia and Dook open the kitchen to three teams of Southern families for a down-home showdown. In the first round, an aunt and niece, mother-in-law and son-in-law and wife duo serve up their best Southern brunch. In the second round, the final two teams put their own spin on one of guest judge Reese Witherspoon's childhood favorites to win $10,000.
Biscuit Bliss
S1 Ep2
17th Jul 2025
Octavia Spencer and expert judge Edgar Dook Chase invite the home cooks to make their family's version of a Southern staple, biscuits; the two final teams take on guest judges Al and Leila Roker's family favorite desserts for a chance at $10,000.
Southern Cocktail Hour
S1 Ep3
24th Jul 2025
Octavia Spencer and expert judge Edgar "Dook" Chase challenge the home cooks to make three cocktail bites alongside a signature cocktail. Then, the remaining teams put their spin on either guest Eric Stonestreet or Octavia's childhood comfort meal.
Team Tailgate
S1 Ep4
31st Jul 2025
Octavia Spencer and judge Edgar "Dook" Chase challenge the home cooks to present their best handheld tailgate specialties; the two remaining teams prepare one of guest judge Danielle Brooks' family favorite dishes to win the $10,000 prize.
Catch of the South
S1 Ep5
7th Aug 2025
Octavia Spencer and expert judge Edgar "Dook" Chase welcome three teams of family home cooks to create Southern seafood specialties; two teams move on to round two, where they create their version of guest judge Kandi Burrus' family favorite.
Cast-Iron Secrets
S1 Ep6
14th Aug 2025
Host Octavia Spencer and Edgar "Dook" Chase ask the teams to make their best cast-iron dishes; in round two, the competitors take on guest judge Tina Knowles' family favorite recipes to win the $10,000 prize.
Peas, Greens and Superstitions
S1 Ep7
21st Aug 2025
Octavia Spencer and Edgar Dook Chase ask three teams of home cooks to create a dish based on family superstitions; in the second round, the remaining teams create a Southern vegan dish for guest judge Jessica Chastain.
Southern Fried and Some Sides
S1 Ep8
28th Aug 2025
Octavia Spencer and Edgar "Dook" Chase meet three family teams who are ready to take on southern-fried food; the two remaining teams bring their family's twist to one of the guest judge Tim Gunn's favorite dishes.
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The first episode of Family Recipe Showdown aired on July 17, 2025.
The last episode of Family Recipe Showdown aired on August 28, 2025.
There are 8 episodes of Family Recipe Showdown.
There is one season of Family Recipe Showdown.
Yes.
Family Recipe Showdown is set to return for future episodes.