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The Best Episodes of The Big Family Cooking Showdown

Every episode of The Big Family Cooking Showdown ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Big Family Cooking Showdown!

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In this unscripted series, families passionate about food serve up their most delicious dishes for the chance to be crowned Britain's best home cooks.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    With everything on the line, the Top 3 families face the final challenge: preparing a multicourse feast for eight in under five hours.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 2 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Episode 14

    S2:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    It's an ambitious battle of Indian and Italian flavors -- with a few surprises thrown in -- when the Gangotras take on the Massaccesis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    The Charles and Marks families face off in three rounds of cooking, preparing Swedish meatballs, spatchcocked chicken, fish soup and more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Deceptively simple Syrian dips and stews from the Ayoubi family stand in stark contrast to the Herberts' fondness for more experimental fare.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    The Karim and Dawes families wow the judges with a spinach and lamb curry, braised pork belly and other mouthwatering foods.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The judges weigh the merits of the Kings' favorite family meals against the Codougans' Caribbean-inspired delicacies -- including curried goat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    The Bellamores' hearty helpings go up against the Bellamys' Persian heritage, with dueling dishes like salt-baked sea bass and crusted crown of lamb.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #9 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    The Boyes and Rignall families put their best dishes forward, from banana and passion fruit soufflés to a cardamom and rose syrup cheesecake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #10 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    Three families return to the Kent countryside to test their skills in the semifinals -- but only one will cook well enough to move on to the final.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Episode 10

    S2:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Episode 11

    S2:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    The Hilliards and Pigotts serve up a mix of successes and failures, from a delectable dry-spiced venison loin to an overseasoned vegetable chili.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Episode 9

    S2:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 2 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Episode 13

    S2:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #17 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    The last round of semifinals brings the remaining three families to the barn, where they're pressured to cook up winning dishes on the spot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Episode 12

    S2:E12

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Three more families go head-to-head in a second round of semifinals, stretching their skills in improvisation and sticking to a recipe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    #20 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    #21 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Big Family Cooking Showdown Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.0/10(23 votes)

    #25 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 12" is the best rated episode of "The Big Family Cooking Showdown". It scored 7.8/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/2/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 14".