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The Best Episodes of The Chef Show

Every episode of The Chef Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Chef Show!

The Best Episodes of The Chef Show

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.

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  1. Background image for Pizzana
    8.4/10(127 votes)

    #1 - Pizzana

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Wolfgang Puck
    8.2/10(113 votes)

    #2 - Wolfgang Puck

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Avengers Atlanta
    8.0/10(240 votes)

    #3 - Avengers Atlanta

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Robert Rodriguez / First Friday
    8.0/10(166 votes)

    #4 - Robert Rodriguez / First Friday

    S1:E5

    Roy and Jon make pizza and chat creativity with Robert Rodriguez, then embark on a food truck cooking (and eating) bonanza in Venice, California.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Skywalker Ranch
    8.0/10(126 votes)

    #5 - Skywalker Ranch

    S1:E13

    Jon's worked on amazing films at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch. Now he works on dishes with Roy and Dave Filoni using fresh produce from the property.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Late Night Burger
    8.0/10(74 votes)

    #6 - Late Night Burger

    S2:E5

    Roy and Jon re-create Holeman and Finch's late-night burger, then sample Chad Robertson's take on a grilled cheese and a delicious dessert by Nina Subhas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Chef Film Recipes
    7.9/10(176 votes)

    #7 - Chef Film Recipes

    S1:E3

    Roy and Jon revisit the best dishes from the film "Chef," including Scarlett Johansson's favorite pasta and the oft-misunderstood chocolate lava cake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Remembering Jonathan Gold
    7.9/10(165 votes)

    #8 - Remembering Jonathan Gold

    S1:E4

    Late food writer Jonathan Gold's reviews helped so many chefs. Jon and Roy honor his memory with KCRW's Evan Kleiman and Jitlada's Jazz Singsanong.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Hog Island
    7.8/10(112 votes)

    #9 - Hog Island

    S1:E12

    Jon and Roy study, harvest and prepare oysters in Tomales Bay, California. Then, the two get in on a barbecue at Hog Island Oyster Co.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Best Friend
    7.8/10(89 votes)

    #10 - Best Friend

    S1:E17

    Roy brings Jon into the kitchen at his Las Vegas restaurant, Best Friend, where the two cook up some of Chef Choi's favorite dishes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Seth Rogen
    7.7/10(133 votes)

    #11 - Seth Rogen

    S1:E9

    Seth Rogen knows how to break down chickens, so Jon and Roy put him to work as they prep two distinct chicken dishes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Pasta a la Raimi
    7.7/10(101 votes)

    #12 - Pasta a la Raimi

    S1:E18

    Jon and Roy invite director Sam Raimi into the kitchen to bake sourdough bread and southern biscuits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Wexler's Deli
    7.7/10(92 votes)

    #13 - Wexler's Deli

    S1:E19

    Jon and Roy visit Micah Wexler and Michael Kasser of Wexler's Deli to make some traditional Jewish deli staples and also concoct a few new variations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Jessica Largey
    7.7/10(75 votes)

    #14 - Jessica Largey

    S2:E3

    James Beard Award-winning chef Jessica Largey welcomes Roy and Jon to help cook up her unique takes on pork meatballs, grilled cabbage and roast duck.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Aaron Franklin
    7.6/10(141 votes)

    #15 - Aaron Franklin

    S1:E7

    Roy and Jon travel to Austin to grab tacos with Aaron Franklin and then learn the intricacies behind preparing his famous Franklin Barbecue brisket.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Hot Luck
    7.6/10(136 votes)

    #16 - Hot Luck

    S1:E8

    Aaron Franklin brings Jon and Roy to Hot Luck, Austin's "anti-food-fest food festival," where the duo serves up Roy's iconic short ribs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Guerrilla Tacos
    7.6/10(110 votes)

    #17 - Guerrilla Tacos

    S1:E11

    Jon and Roy head to Guerrilla Tacos, where they enjoy some off-menu breakfast burritos and help Chef Wes Avila prep his flagship tacos and tostadas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave
    7.6/10(104 votes)

    #18 - Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave

    S1:E14

    Jon and Roy cook up some bonus recipes with Andrew Rea of "Binging with Babish" and "Ugly Delicious" host David Chang.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Roy's Italian Cuisine
    7.6/10(91 votes)

    #19 - Roy's Italian Cuisine

    S2:E2

    Roy teaches Jon his unique preparations for a selection of Italian dishes, including artichoke salad, lasagna, and (of course) spaghetti and meatballs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Border Grill
    7.5/10(99 votes)

    #20 - Border Grill

    S1:E16

    While in Las Vegas, Jon and Roy stop at Border Grill for a lesson in modern Mexican cuisine from co-owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Milk Bar Bake Sale
    7.5/10(98 votes)

    #21 - Milk Bar Bake Sale

    S2:E1

    At Milk Bar in LA, chef Christina Tosi teaches Jon and Roy how to "take back the bake sale" with her elevated preparations of cookies, pies, and cakes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for David Chang
    7.4/10(146 votes)

    #22 - David Chang

    S1:E6

    Jon and Roy head into the kitchen to make dueling fried rice recipes, before welcoming in David Chang to cook and discuss some classic Korean dishes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Tartine
    7.4/10(77 votes)

    #23 - Tartine

    S2:E4

    Chefs Chad Robertson and Chris Bianco take Jon and Roy through their intricate processes for artisan bread baking, fermentation and coffee roasting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr
    7.3/10(260 votes)

    #24 - Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr

    S1:E1

    Roy and Jon cook a Goop-friendly pepper pot with Pepper Potts herself, Gwyneth Paltrow. Then comic Bill Burr swings by to make some sandwiches.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson
    7.3/10(86 votes)

    #25 - Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Pizzana" is the best rated episode of "The Chef Show". It scored 8.4/10 based on 127 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/13/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Wolfgang Puck".