The BEST episodes of The Next Food Network Star season 9
Every episode of The Next Food Network Star season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Next Food Network Star season 9!
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.
#1 - Menu: Impossible
Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/28/2013
Robert Irvine issues a challenge to the remaining contestants, asking them to rework outdated dishes on a restaurant's menu.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - 4th of July Live
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/30/2013
Food Network Stars often participate in live TV events where they're required to think on their feet and react to any situation thrown at them. Special guest, Terrence Jenkins, from E! News, will host our finalists as they do live cooking demos — with some curveballs. Then the finalists participate in "4th of July Live," a one-take interactive show that helps the viewers at home with must-have recipes and tips for summer parties.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - Product Pitch
Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/7/2013
Food Network Stars need to communicate big ideas quickly, so this week, each finalist will have to come up with a product representing their unique brand and culinary style and then create, package and pitch the product to a tough panel of successful food executives from Target, Kellogg's and Kraft. The selection committee will decide who did best overall, and who will go home.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Star Charity Auction
Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/14/2013
The finalists must use an unusual ingredient to create a dish which they will then auction to a roomful of adventurous eaters.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Food Stories From The Road
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/21/2013
The finalists are divided into teams to film a three minute "food story show" about a pizza joint and a donut shop. Guest judges from The Hollywood Reporter screen and critique the shows, and the least successful team lands in the bottom three.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Network Pitch
Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/4/2013
The four finalists pitch their ideas for a show to Food Network executives Bob Tuschman and Susie Fogelson, who choose three of the concepts to be made into pilots directed by Guy Fieri.
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - America Picks a Star
Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/11/2013
The Season 9 winner is revealed during a reunion show featuring never-before-seen footage and reflections from the competitors and mentors.
Watch Now:Amazon#8 - Are You Ready For Prime Time?
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/2/2013
12 hopefuls compete to host their own Food Network show. Each films a pitch tape and prepares one dish. Bob Tuschman, Susie Fogelson, and a focus group of Food Network viewers decide who will go on.
Watch Now:Amazon#9 - A Star Is Chopped
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/16/2013
The remaining contestants are given an exotic ingredient and must be able to use their palate to identify and present what it is; the top two winners earn a seat at the judge's table.
Watch Now:Amazon#10 - Big Screen Bites
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/23/2013
This week, the finalists will compete at a one of these extravagant cinemas. Paired into teams of three, they will have to create a menu and a movie trailer for a focus group of movie enthusiasts. Whose concept will be a hit at the box office and who will go home?
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - Burger Bash
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/9/2013
The contestants are tasked with creating the ultimate burger and presenting it to 100 burger enthusiasts.
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