The WORST episodes of Food Network Star
Every episode of Food Network Star ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Food Network Star!
The Next Food Network Star is a reality television series produced by and aired on the Food Network in the United States which awards the winner his or her own series on the Food Network.
#2 - Fort Dix Challenge
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/24/2007
Paula Deen and Giada De Laurentiis instruct the remaining finalists to prepare comfort-food dishes for troops at Fort Dix in New Jersey
#3 - Alton's Classroom
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/1/2007
The contestants build their own brand by making a packaged food that represents their unique point of view; they also film their first full-scale, on-camera cooking demonstration.
#5 - Meet the Press
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/15/2007
Three hopefuls remain and they head to Rachael Ray's daily talk show, where each will prepare a signature dish. Then, the final two contestants are chosen.
#6 - Finale
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/22/2007
In the Season 3 finale, the two remaining finalists head to Miami's South Beach Food & Wine Festival, where they'll prepare a meal for Food Network stars. Then, a winner is chosen live in New York.
#8 - Episode 2
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/12/2005
#10 - NBA Chocolate Challenge
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/17/2007
A chocolate challenge is given by former NBA player Darryl “Chocolate Thunder” Dawkins and last season's winner Guy Fieri. Then, the contestants must put a unique spin on stadium food and serve their creations at a New Jersey Nets game. Basketball fans choose the winner.
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Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/19/2006
#14 - Giada Elimination
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/2/2006
#16 - TV Guide Press Conference
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/16/2006
#17 - Paula Deen Pilots
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/16/2006
#18 - The Newest Star
Season 14 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/5/2018
The pilots are in, and Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay determine the fates of the three finalists. Watch what happens behind the scenes and find out who will join the Food Network family and become a Food Network Star!
#19 - Bon Appetit Challenge
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/10/2007
Giada De Laurentis tests the contestants on their presentation skills. The winner's dish will appear on the cover of Bon Appetit magazine.
#20 - Potluck, Cakes and Wedding Challenge
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2007
Season 3 kicks off as the 11 finalists are introduced and presented with their first three challenges. They must create an original dish for a dinner party; decorate a wedding cake; and cater a wedding for 100 guests in six hours. The 11 finalists struggle to complete their first three assignments, which include creating an original dish for a Selection Committee dinner party; decorating a wedding cake; and catering a wedding for 100 guests in six hours.
#21 - Rachael Ray Directs
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/15/2010
Audience feedback will play a pivotal role in tonight's selection, but first the three remaining finalists must create a pilot which Rachael Ray will direct. Then, in a first for the competition, the pilots are screened in front of focus groups whose reactions will be used by the panel to select the Next Food Network Star.
#22 - Spicy Competition
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/27/2010
The heat turns up on the remaining nine finalists. Pepper Master Bobby Flay has the group make a mad dash to choose a pepper to cook with — the winner's dish is put on the menu of Bobby's famous restaurant, Mesa Grill. Next, Bobby introduces three culinary legends who challenge the finalists to re-invent the best thing they ever ate.
#23 - Grammy Award Celebration
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/20/2010
Ten remaining finalists get a crash course in the Hollywood way of life. First they have to present a dish to camera, inspired by a classic film genre. Next they strut the red carpet at an after-party for Grammy Award-winner Colbie Caillat. The twist: They also have to cater the event in teams of two.
#24 - Sweet to Savory Carnival
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/2010
The remaining eleven finalists learn how hard it is to perform an assembly line demo in only eleven minutes. Then, special guest star Duff Goldman from "Ace of Cakes" presents their next challenge: Duff is throwing a party for 100 of his closest friends on the Santa Monica Pier. The finalists must each take a classic carnival sweet and transform it into a savory party bite for the guest of honor and all of his friends.