What are the best episodes of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown?

The best rated episodes of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown are: Mardi Gras - S2E4 rated 10.0, Decadent Delights - S2E2 rated 10.0, Awww Shucks! - S1E13 rated 10.0, In for a Penny, In for a Pound - S1E9 rated 9.3, The Mamas and the Tapas - S2E5 rated 8.5, It Takes Guts! - S1E11 rated 8.5, How Eggs-Centric - S1E4 rated 8.4, Tough Luck - S1E10 rated 8.3, South of the Border - S1E7 rated 8.3

What are the worst episodes of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown?

The lowest rated episodes of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown are: The Emperor Has No Stove - S2E17 rated 6.0, Danger Zone - S2E3 rated 6.3, Keep Calm and Curry On - S2E6 rated 6.5, Back to School - S2E16 rated 6.5, Where there's Smoke... - S2E12 rated 6.8, It's a Family Affair - S2E15 rated 7.0, Secret Garden - S1E5 rated 7.5, Work of Art - S2E7 rated 7.5, Don't Under-ESTIE-Mate Her - S1E1 rated 7.5

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Best Episodes of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown

Mardi Gras
S2 Ep4
10.0
7th Apr 2016
Executive Chef Sevan Abdessian has no intention of being defeated in the kitchen by a team of children. Exploding into the Man vs. Child kitchen, Chef Sevan breaks out the big flavors in New Orleans-inspired challenges, from po' boys to crawfish. Can our fantastic five bring the heat, fun and flavor of Mardi Gras and come out with a win?
Decadent Delights
S2 Ep2
10.0
24th Mar 2016
It's Executive Chef Zoe Schor's turn to shore up the competition against the prodigies; theme of Guilty pleasures.
Awww Shucks!
S1 Ep13
10.0
15th Oct 2015
It's executive chef Justin Haefler's chance to put his years of training and decades of experience on the line for a chance to beat the team of child cooking prodigies in the kitchen! Live oyster appetizers will test their shucking skills.
In for a Penny, In for a Pound
S1 Ep9
9.3
17th Sep 2015
Executive chef Penny Davidi steps up to the team of child cooking prodigies wearing a sleeveless chef coat more reminiscent of a karate gi, than a coat. And don't be fooled, it's not a style choice, it's a warning! From the start, she'll spit venom.
The Mamas and the Tapas
S2 Ep5
8.5
14th Apr 2016
The child cooking prodigies take on Executive Chef Dustin Trani in three rounds of competition, loaded with Spanish flair. It will all come down to who's tapas are perfecto, in the eyes of Master Chef Perfecto Rocher.
It Takes Guts!
S1 Ep11
8.5
1st Oct 2015
Chef Augie Saucido wants to see what all the fuss is about as he competes against the team of child cooking prodigies. And, from the moment he steps in, it gets raw! Raw food preparation is on the menu in round one. From there it gets truly "offal."
How Eggs-Centric
S1 Ep4
8.4
13th Aug 2015
Chef Katherine Humphus takes on the team of child cooking prodigies in this egg-centric episode which revolves around a perennial favorite eggs! World-famous celebrity chef, Hubert Keller, joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.
Tough Luck
S1 Ep10
8.3
24th Sep 2015
Chef Larry Monaco may be the toughest match yet for the team of child cooking prodigies. From an "amuse" challenge in round one, out to a "tough cuts only" entree in round two and finally a "funghi" trio, this episode couldn't be any more foodie!
South of the Border
S1 Ep7
8.3
3rd Sep 2015
Chef Diana Stavaridis tests the team of child cooking prodigies in a Mexican standoff! From Ceviche to taco-trios, if you can't take the heat, you'll get thrown out of the kitchen!

Worst Episodes of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown

The Emperor Has No Stove
S2 Ep17
6.0
18th Aug 2016
The best child chefs in the US take on Executive Chef Mette Williams in a series of challenges only using old school ingredients and old school techniques.
Danger Zone
S2 Ep3
6.3
31st Mar 2016
Executive Chef Johnny "Danger" Zone enters the Man vs. Child kitchen to take on our mini-masters. "Comfort Food" may be the theme, but this culinary showdown will be anything but "comfortable". Will the prodigies be able to take down the professional with a grilled cheese trio that can wow Chef Eric Greenspan, the "God of Grilled Cheese" in the final, winner-takes-all round?
Keep Calm and Curry On
S2 Ep6
6.5
21st Apr 2016
Chicago's Bib Gourmand darling, Executive Chef Jill Barron, takes on the child cooking prodigies in three rounds of Indian food inspired challenges.
Back to School
S2 Ep16
6.5
11th Aug 2016
The nation's best kid chefs take on veteran Executive Chef Larry Keck in a three-round "back-to-school" themed episode featuring upgraded cookies and milk, an elevated school lunch as well as a vegetable trio. Master Chef, Luke Thomas presents and judges the final round.
Where there's Smoke...
S2 Ep12
6.8
2nd Jun 2016
Things go south in the Man vs. Child kitchen, as the child cooking prodigies take on New York's Kelvin Fernandez in three delicious southern comfort themed challenges. Who'll bring home the bacon? Legendary Master Chef Jonathan Waxman judges the final round.
It's a Family Affair
S2 Ep15
7.0
4th Aug 2016
The country's best kid chefs face off against Executive Chef Susie Jimenez. The chefs will battle in three rounds based on family dinner classics, family recipes and a trio of holiday favorites. Chef Betty Fraser presents and judges the final round.
Secret Garden
S1 Ep5
7.5
20th Aug 2015
Executive chef Joel Miller is in the hot seat, placing his years of training and decades of experience on the line against the team of child cooking prodigies. Will he "rice" to the occasion in the "price is rice" round? Or get lost in the woods?
Work of Art
S2 Ep7
7.5
28th Apr 2016
Armed with his steam punk goggles, Executive Chef Richie Farina brings his creative flair to the Man Vs. Child kitchen. From palette to palate, tonight's challenges are frame worthy celebrations of food as artistic expression.
Don't Under-ESTIE-Mate Her
S1 Ep1
7.5
23rd Jul 2015
Executive Chef Frank Otte tests his mettle against a team of five child cooking prodigies; from "finger foods" to a "technique trio," can this acclaimed executive chef hold his own against 7-year old child chef Estie? Master Chef Suzanne Tracht joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.

Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown Episode Guide

Don't Under-ESTIE-Mate Her
S1 Ep1
7.5
23rd Jul 2015
Executive Chef Frank Otte tests his mettle against a team of five child cooking prodigies; from "finger foods" to a "technique trio," can this acclaimed executive chef hold his own against 7-year old child chef Estie? Master Chef Suzanne Tracht joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.
Stop the Bull!
S1 Ep2
7.8
30th Jul 2015
Frankie "The Bull" Terzoli does his best to stomp out the team of child cooking prodigies winning streak. When chef Emmalee is stymied by the perils of the menu board in the winner-takes all third round, will she "get the horns" or fight her way out?
All's Fair in Love and... Food?
S1 Ep3
7.8
6th Aug 2015
Chef Tony learns the hard way that small can be very mighty as he takes on the team of child cooking prodigies in tonight's "fair-food episode". Master Chef Brooke Williamson joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.
How Eggs-Centric
S1 Ep4
8.4
13th Aug 2015
Chef Katherine Humphus takes on the team of child cooking prodigies in this egg-centric episode which revolves around a perennial favorite eggs! World-famous celebrity chef, Hubert Keller, joins to blind taste and judge the winner takes all final round.
Secret Garden
S1 Ep5
7.5
20th Aug 2015
Executive chef Joel Miller is in the hot seat, placing his years of training and decades of experience on the line against the team of child cooking prodigies. Will he "rice" to the occasion in the "price is rice" round? Or get lost in the woods?
Viva La France
S1 Ep6
8.3
27th Aug 2015
Culinary and literal giant, chef Keith Breedlove muscles his way into the kitchen to see what all the fuss is about. But when he squares off against 7 year-old chef Estie in the "Poulet-Trois" will he crow like the rooster? Or run away chicken?
South of the Border
S1 Ep7
8.3
3rd Sep 2015
Chef Diana Stavaridis tests the team of child cooking prodigies in a Mexican standoff! From Ceviche to taco-trios, if you can't take the heat, you'll get thrown out of the kitchen!
Game-ON!
S1 Ep8
7.6
10th Sep 2015
Executive chef, Chris Tzorin, wants a piece of the action and competes against the team of child cooking prodigies. A culinary mash-up appetizer will test everyone's culinary creativity. Then it's going to be a knife fight, testing both sides.
In for a Penny, In for a Pound
S1 Ep9
9.3
17th Sep 2015
Executive chef Penny Davidi steps up to the team of child cooking prodigies wearing a sleeveless chef coat more reminiscent of a karate gi, than a coat. And don't be fooled, it's not a style choice, it's a warning! From the start, she'll spit venom.
Tough Luck
S1 Ep10
8.3
24th Sep 2015
Chef Larry Monaco may be the toughest match yet for the team of child cooking prodigies. From an "amuse" challenge in round one, out to a "tough cuts only" entree in round two and finally a "funghi" trio, this episode couldn't be any more foodie!
It Takes Guts!
S1 Ep11
8.5
1st Oct 2015
Chef Augie Saucido wants to see what all the fuss is about as he competes against the team of child cooking prodigies. And, from the moment he steps in, it gets raw! Raw food preparation is on the menu in round one. From there it gets truly "offal."
Wild Enough to be Shot At...
S1 Ep12
8.3
8th Oct 2015
Chef Hop Fan crashes into the kitchen with his eclectic mix of "Ed Grimley" meets "Kramer" antics - is he a creative genius or a madman? Can the team of child cooking prodigies stay focused and take this chef down? From a sushi challenge to a street.
Awww Shucks!
S1 Ep13
10.0
15th Oct 2015
It's executive chef Justin Haefler's chance to put his years of training and decades of experience on the line for a chance to beat the team of child cooking prodigies in the kitchen! Live oyster appetizers will test their shucking skills.