The BEST episodes of Beat Bobby Flay season 40
Every episode of Beat Bobby Flay season 40, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Beat Bobby Flay season 40!
Two talented chefs go head-to-head for the chance to Beat Bobby Flay. To get to Bobby the chefs must first face off against each other, creating a spectacular dish with a secret ingredient of Bobby's choice. Judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Jeff Mauro know Bobby's strengths and his weaknesses. Their goal: Pick the chef who has the skills to take down Bobby Flay in his own arena. The winning chef gets to challenge Bobby with his or her surprise signature dish. If Bobby goes down, the winner can tell the world, "I beat Bobby Flay!"
#1 - Filipino-GO!
Season 40 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/21/2025
Andrew Zimmern and Tiffani Faison recruit Filipino chefs Michael Collantes and Laila Bazahm to throw Bobby Flay a curveball.
#2 - Bring the Noise!
Season 40 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/28/2025
Sunny Anderson and TV Host Nina Parker conspire with chefs John Cleveland and Michael Fiorelli to give Bobby Flay grief.
#3 - A Legendary Beatdown
Season 40 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/11/2025
Eddie Jackson and country music legend Wynonna Judd wow the crowd while chefs John Howie and Bobby Marcotte battle Bobby Flay with a Southern staple.
#4 - Ready for a Rematch?!
Season 40 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/18/2025
Chefs Poppy O'Toole and Mika Leon lost once to Bobby Flay -- and they're back to ensure that doesn't happen again! Antonia Lofaso and Sophie Flay root them on from the sidelines.
#5 - Like Father Like Son
Season 40 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/25/2025
Michael Symon and tennis pro Madison Keys serve Bobby Flay a curveball with a father-son duo, chefs Preston Nguyen and Peter Nguyen.
#6 - Oh, Crepe!
Season 40 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/2/2025
Brooke Williamson and actor Randall Park recruit chefs Marcos Spaziani and Richard Van Lê to teach Bobby Flay a thing or two about a tricky signature dish.
#7 - Napa-ing on the Job
Season 40 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/16/2025
Michael Symon and comedian Manon Mathews cheer on chefs Erin Miller and Stephen Coe, while Bobby Flay is greeted with a familiar face.
#8 - Get Out of My Hair!
Season 40 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/14/2025
Scott Conant and Anne Burrell impress Bobby Flay with their good hair and their skilled competitors, chefs Dave Hadley and Kat Turner.