The WORST episodes of Selena + Chef

Every episode of Selena + Chef ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Selena + Chef!

Since social distancing at home, Selena Gomez has been spending more time in the kitchen than she ever imagined. But despite her many talents, it remains to be seen if cooking is one of them. In each episode, Selena will be joined remotely by a different master chef.

Last Updated: 11/2/2024Network: HBO MaxStatus: Continuing
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Selena + Kelis Rogers
star
6.17
12 votes

#1 - Selena + Kelis Rogers

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/28/2021

Singer/songwriter, cookbook author, and classically trained chef Kelis Rogers dials-in from her sustainable farm in Temecula, CA to introduce Selena to a decadent oxtail yuca poutine recipe and a quick 'n easy fruit buckle.

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Selena + Marcus Samuelsson
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6.71
14 votes

#2 - Selena + Marcus Samuelsson

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2021

Internationally acclaimed chef, restaurant owner, and bestselling author Marcus Samuelsson coaches Selena through a heartwarming salmon dish (and her fear of fish guts).

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Selena + Marcela Valladolid
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6.93
14 votes

#3 - Selena + Marcela Valladolid

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/4/2021

On a mission to demystify a traditional mole recipe, chef and author Marcela Valladolid helps Selena connect to her Mexican roots with shredded chicken mole enchiladas.

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Selena + DeVonn Francis
star
7.00
10 votes

#4 - Selena + DeVonn Francis

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/18/2022

Artist, activist, and chef DeVonn Francis guides Selena through an elevated Jamaican meal of torched banana cake and banana leaf roasted snapper – but will her first kitchen injury and an attempt at opening a coconut derail the meal?

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Selena + Padma Lakshmi
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7.08
12 votes

#5 - Selena + Padma Lakshmi

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2021

Renowned food expert Padma Lakshmi treats Selena’s crew to a south Indian style ladies’ brunch, complete with sweet ‘n’ sour shrimp curry, coconut rice, and – because brunch would be nothing without a yummy drink – homemade masala chai.

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Selena + Graham Elliot
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7.08
12 votes

#6 - Selena + Graham Elliot

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/4/2021

Two-time Michelin-starred chef, TV host, and author Graham Elliott puts his unique spin on a mouthwatering hamburger and deconstructed Caesar salad.

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Selena + Evan Funke
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7.08
12 votes

#7 - Selena + Evan Funke

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/4/2021

Two-time James Beard Award-nominated chef and cookbook author Evan Funke hosts a masterclass in handmade pasta.

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Selena + Candice Kumai
star
7.11
36 votes

#8 - Selena + Candice Kumai

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/13/2020

“Golden girl of wellness” Candice Kumai heats up Selena’s kitchen with her Japanese grandmother’s special spicy miso ramen recipe, infused with a health-forward California twist. Next, while they talk girl power, boys, and finding love in quarantine, Selena tries not to burn dessert: matcha chocolate chip cookies.

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Selena + JJ Johnson
star
7.12
17 votes

#9 - Selena + JJ Johnson

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/2021

James Beard Award-winning author, chef, and humanitarian JJ Johnson leaves Selena’s household speechless with a flavor-packed seafood gumbo.

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Selena + Curtis Stone
star
7.31
16 votes

#10 - Selena + Curtis Stone

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/21/2021

Michelin-starred chef Curtis Stone adds perfectly cooked steak sandwiches to Selena’s arsenal. And for dessert? Key lime pie parfaits!

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Selena + Nyesha Arrington
star
7.35
20 votes

#11 - Selena + Nyesha Arrington

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/27/2020

Southern California chef Nyesha Arrington guides Selena through cooking two delicious meals: pan-seared branzino with spiced tomato-coconut sauce (for humans) and home cooked doggy biscuits (for...doggies), allowing Selena to show off all her new skills before toasting her accomplishments with her iconic sous chefs, grandparents, and friends.

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Selena + Ayesha Curry
star
7.47
15 votes

#12 - Selena + Ayesha Curry

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/2021

Bestselling cookbook author Ayesha Curry teaches superfan Selena how to make the ultimate game day watch party spread of hot honey chicken sandwiches, sweet chili chickpeas, and prosciutto wrapped dates.

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Selena + Roy Choi
star
7.57
30 votes

#13 - Selena + Roy Choi

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/20/2020

Selena teams up with the godfather of the modern food truck movement, Roy Choi, to make some dangerously delicious Korean BBQ breakfast tacos and Hawaiian malasadas. As Roy masterfully incorporates Selena’s suggestions into his recipes in real-time, a surprise guest pops in to cheer Chef Gomez on. Let’s just hope our girl doesn’t get distracted by the cute boy on her line.

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Selena + Ludo Lefebvre
star
7.67
61 votes

#14 - Selena + Ludo Lefebvre

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/13/2020

Selena welcomes us into her new place - where she’s quarantined with her Nana, Papa, and best friends Liz and Raquelle - as she improves her nonexistent cooking skills with the help of legendary French chef and restaurateur Ludo Lefebvre. While Selena’s housemates act as sous-chefs, Ludo’s wife Krissy steps in as videographer and translator extraordinaire. Selena’s at her house, Ludo’s at his, and they’re attempting to make a French omelet and cheese souffle, together (apart)

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Selena + Nick DiGiovanni
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7.70
10 votes

#15 - Selena + Nick DiGiovanni

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/25/2022

Social media cooking star Nick DiGiovanni challenges Selena to create homemade pesto pasta served inside an 80-pound cheese wheel – but only after she enlists Papa’s help getting it from the front door to her kitchen.

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Selena + Jon and Vinny
star
7.74
27 votes

#16 - Selena + Jon and Vinny

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/20/2020

Selena bows down to two iconic chefs who’ve been behind many, many dinners in her life: restaurateurs, authors, and BFFs Jon and Vinny. Together, they attempt to make roasted chicken with cilantro sauce and a tomato bruschetta appetizer - but will the chicken’s grimy inside bits make this a recipe for disaster for Selena?

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Selena + Kwame Onwuachi
star
7.75
12 votes

#17 - Selena + Kwame Onwuachi

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/2021

Sparks fly in James Beard Award winner Kwame Onwuachi’s stress-free virtual kitchen as he introduces Selena to traditional Nigerian food – jollof rice, chicken in red stew, and fried plantains – for Sunday supper.

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Selena + Angelo Sosa
star
7.80
25 votes

#18 - Selena + Angelo Sosa

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/27/2020

Culinary director and restaurateur Angelo Sosa enrolls Selena in two core classes: Guac 101 and Wok 101. As the duo go back to basics to chef up the perfect guacamole and Baja-style fried rice, Angelo shares a kitchen secret with his skeptical pupil: any three sweet, sour, and salty ingredients can create the perfect flavour profile, as long as the balance is just right.

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Selena + Fabio Viviani
star
7.82
11 votes

#19 - Selena + Fabio Viviani

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2021

Ambassador of Italian cuisine Fabio Viviani joins Selena for a carb-fest filled with his signature pan pizza, focaccia, and tomato jam on toast – the perfect spread for game night at Selena’s!

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Selena + Rachael Ray
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7.82
11 votes

#20 - Selena + Rachael Ray

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/25/2022

Emmy Award-winning television icon Rachael Ray helps Selena treat her Nana and Papa to a delicious date night meal of beer battered fish and elote salad, complete with a Michelada prepared by Rachael’s husband, John.

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Selena + Nancy Silverton
star
7.86
21 votes

#21 - Selena + Nancy Silverton

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/20/2020

The great Nancy Silverton helps Selena craft an ambitious vegetable buffet - but before Selena and her friends can dig into the stunning multi-color bounty, a series of hilarious technical difficulties brings Selena’s kitchen to its knees. Will dinner be served? TBD.

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Selena + Antonia Lofaso
star
7.86
36 votes

#22 - Selena + Antonia Lofaso

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/13/2020

Using her signature feel-good cooking style, executive chef and cookbook author Antonia Lofaso helps Selena whip up her first seafood tostada - and while Selena’s a shrimp-peeling natural, she and the octopus may have...creative differences. As Liz and Raquelle cheer her on from the sidelines, Selena musters up the courage to face the tentacles.

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Selena + Aarón Sánchez
star
7.91
11 votes

#23 - Selena + Aarón Sánchez

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2021

It’s time for a full-blown seafood soirée as fellow Texan Aarón Sánchez guides Selena through assembling a tower of sheer deliciousness, from crab ravigote to mango lobster ceviche. Oh, you fancy huh?!

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Selena + Tanya Holland
star
7.91
22 votes

#24 - Selena + Tanya Holland

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/27/2020

Bay Area legend Tanya Holland connects Selena to her Southern roots with a mouthwatering soul food feast. With crispy, delicious buttermilk fried chicken and fresh-baked cheddar scallion biscuits on the menu, this is not a meal to be missed!

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Selena + Jordan Andino
star
8.00
14 votes

#25 - Selena + Jordan Andino

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/28/2021

New York City-based TV chef and judge Jordan Andino lights up Selena's kitchen with a meal that embodies the unique flavor profile of Filipino cooking: chicken adobo with jasmine rice followed by jackfruit and plantain turon for dessert.

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