The Boss Is Coming to Dinner was an Australian programme, based on the UK version. The series is by Shine Australia for the Nine Network.
The show see three nervous applicants will host a dinner party in their own home to impress their potential employer. After an evening at their homes, the candidates all take part in an employment challenge, where the boss reduces the field from three to two. The top two are then invited to the boss’s home for dinner and the final judgement.
On 1 October 2010, Channel Nine dropped the whole series following low ratings, leaving behind some of the remaining unaired episodes.
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The Boss Is Coming to Dinner Episode Guide
Episode 1
S1 Ep1
1.0
2nd Aug 2010
Both Holly and Lizzie want to work for celebrity salon owner Julie Williams. Julie though is unimpressed by Holly's constant partying and Lizzie's nervousness.
Episode 2
S1 Ep2
3rd Aug 2010
Liz ends up sacrificing her 21st birthday celebrations to meet with Julie whilst unemployed Emma hopes her enthusiasm and three course dinner will make an impression that will not be forgotten. Both the girl's mums are determined to put in a good word for their respective daughters.
Episode 3
S1 Ep3
4th Aug 2010
The candidates continue to try and impress Julie.
Episode 4
S1 Ep4
5th Aug 2010
Tina who is a busy mother of two and self-employed beauty therapist Sophie attempt to Julie Williams today.
Episode 5
S1 Ep5
6th Aug 2010
The four remaining hopefuls learn their fate as salon owner Julie makes her final decision as to who has got the job.
Episode 6
S1 Ep6
9th Aug 2010
Casting agent Mark Summers is looking to recruit a new artist promotions manager. Elin tries to win Mark over by creating a Scandinavian feast. Jake uses an old friend to cook the meal as he hopes to impress.
Episode 7
S1 Ep7
10th Aug 2010
Kevin and Sam battle it out today as they both hope to impress their prospective new boss in their own homes.
Episode 8
S1 Ep8
11th Aug 2010
Ex-casting agent Michelle attempts to impress Mark by cooking a home-cooked lasagne. Michelle manages to make a good first impression with Mark but things start to go downhill when he asks her questions her on the subject of her failed business. Nick creates an exotic jambalaya to try and impress Mark.
Episode 9
S1 Ep9
12th Aug 2010
Gavin turns to his step mum Anita for help in creating a summer buffet of fried chicken, salad and sandwiches in his efforts to Mark. Aleksandra creates a traditional Bosnian octopus salad for Mark as she tries to impress.
Episode 10
S1 Ep10
13th Aug 2010
The four remaining candidates have one last chance to try and impress Mark before he decides who has got the job as promotions manager
Episode 11
S1 Ep11
16th Aug 2010
Tam ropes in partner Gabby and her pet dog Albus to help make a good impression on dog grooming guru Gill East. Sasha's dinner menu ends up leaving Gill with very little time to grill her.
Episode 12
S1 Ep12
17th Aug 2010
Veterinary nurse Kate is able to impress dog-grooming guru Gill with her experience and her well-trained dog. Mhairi's hopes that her secret weapon which is a group of poodles will impress.
Episode 13
S1 Ep13
18th Aug 2010
John's good looks and excellent cuisine as well as his experience in dog training manage to impress Gill. Gill next meets busy mum Nicky, who has four boisterous dogs of her own but is used to cutting human hair and not dogs.
Episode 14
S1 Ep14
19th Aug 2010
Emma hopes that her gargantuan feast will impress Gill. Emma's lack of professional experience with animals is a concern for Gill though. Sarah, who has several years' experience of working with dogs and horses under her belt is the second person out to impress Gill.
Episode 15
S1 Ep15
20th Aug 2010
The four remaing hopefuls have one last challenge to face before Gill decides who has got the job.
Episode 16
S1 Ep16
23rd Aug 2010
Estate agent Derek Richardson meets the first two candidates hoping to impress him. Polly is a trained beauty therapist and looking for a complete change of career. Ryan works as a security guard and hopes that he will make a good impression.
Episode 17
S1 Ep17
24th Aug 2010
Grandmother Kathleen hopes that a splendid barbecue will help her impress. Bryce is desperate to impress but his nervousness ends up creating a bad impression.
Episode 18
S1 Ep18
25th Aug 2010
Derek meets Joe, who has good patter when it comes to selling, but is not as good when it comes to spelling. Jessica hopes to give up her job in a night club and is keen to impress the boss with her confidence.
Episode 19
S1 Ep19
26th Aug 2010
Nigel impress Michael with his skills in the kitchen and he is also impressed with Nigel's commitment to the property business. Allison creates a chilli-laden stir-fry which pends up being a little too hot for Michael.
Episode 20
S1 Ep20
27th Aug 2010
The four remaining candidates have one last chance to impress Michael before he decides who has go the job.
Episode 21
S1 Ep21
6th Sep 2010
Matt from Australia and Karen from the Wirral attempt to impress leading hair stylist Anestis Cobella in their quest to gain employment in his salon in London.
Episode 22
S1 Ep22
7th Sep 2010
Billy from Hong Kong and Drew, a senior stylist at one of Manchester's leading salons attempt to impress leading hair stylist Anestis Cobella in their quest to gain employment in his salon in London.
Episode 23
S1 Ep23
8th Sep 2010
Dan from Swansea and Jason, a freelance stylist with 15 years' experience attempt to impress leading hair stylist Anestis Cobella in their quest to gain employment in his salon in London.
Episode 24
S1 Ep24
9th Sep 2010
Linda and Violetta, who moved to the UK from Bulgaria attempt to impress leading hair stylist Anestis Cobella in their quest to gain employment in his salon in London.
Episode 25
S1 Ep25
10th Sep 2010
The four remaining candidates have one last chance to impress Anestis Cobella before he decides who has go the job.
