The Chef Show — 2019-2020 · 2 seasons · 25 eps

★ 8.2

The Chef Show

Name: The Chef Show
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019
Rating: 8.2

2019-2020 2 seasons 25 episodes

★ 8.2 (5,863 votes) Top 21%

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Writer, director and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends.

Episode Ratings Grid

Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.

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Episode Power Rankings

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.4

S1E10 Pizzana

Jon and Roy visit Chef Daniele Uditi at LA's Pizzana, where Jon tries his hand at making Neapolitan pizza and some meticulously measured meatballs.

S1E15 8.2

Wolfgang Puck

Jon and Roy visit chef Wolfgang Puck at his Las Vegas steakhouse CUT to test Jon's omelet-making skills and prepare some incredible cuts of meat.

S1E2 8.0

Avengers Atlanta

Roy and Jon assemble some of the Avengers, including Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland, to help conquer an obscene amount of food in Atlanta.

4. S1E5 "Robert Rodriquez/First Friday" 8.0
5. S1E13 "Skywalker Ranch" 8.0
6. S2E5 "Late Night Burger" 8.0
7. S1E3 "Chef Film Recipes" 7.9
8. S1E4 "Remembering Jonathan Gold" 7.9
9. S1E12 "Hog Island" 7.9
10. S1E17 "Best Friend" 7.8

📉 Bottom Episodes

#25

S1E20 7.3

Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson

Jon and Roy revisit some sweet and savory bonus recipes from Pizzana chef Daniele Uditi and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson.

24. S2E4 "Tartine" 7.4
23. S1E6 "David Chang" 7.4
22. S1E1 "Gwyneth Paltrow/Bill Burr" 7.4
21. S2E1 "Milk Bar Bake Sale" 7.5

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Episode Engagement

Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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11 Standouts

2 Infamous

10 Hidden Gems

2 Forgettable

Top Standout: S1E2 Avengers Atlanta

Most Infamous: S1E1 Gwyneth Paltrow/Bill Burr

Best Hidden Gem: S2E5 Late Night Burger

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Season Momentum

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Season Consistency

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