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Cooks vs. Cons

TVG • Family, Cooking & Food, Lifestyle & Culture, Reality • TV Series • 2016

Geoffrey Zakarian, a master of modern American cuisine, hosts the next generation of cooking competition, a battle which asks the ultimate question: c...more

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3 seasons available (31 episodes)

3 seasons available

(31 episodes)

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Episodes

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Episode 1

Pumpkin Thumpin'

Contestants have a French toast battle and pumpkin is the surprise ingredient. Then in the second round, judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Curtis Stone determine whose dish is tops when ice cream toppings are used on savory dishes.

Episode 2

French Fries Freestyle

Contestants face challenges that involve peanuts as a surprise ingredient in the first round, and they have to repurpose french fries to impress guest judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Sunny Anderson who must then determine a winner.

Episode 3

'Tis the Seasoning

Judges Ted Allen and Daphne Oz ring in the holidays, as rack of lamb is infused with traditional holiday drinks. Forget naughty or nice -- who's a cook and who's a con? In round two, holiday treats are re-gifted as flavorful dishes.

Episode 4

Apple Apocalypse

Pros and amateur cooks must use Asian condiments in the pasta challenge and have to impress judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Jet Tila with their savory apple dishes.

Episode 5

A Lotta Frittata

The frittata challenge isn't all it's cracked up to be, as contestants' creamy egg cakes must mingle with zesty surprise ingredient olives. Judges Daphne Oz and Justin Warner attempt to separate the pros from the home cooks.

Episode 6

Lunchbox Bonanza

Judges Daphne Oz and Scott Conant open Pandora's lunchbox, as the competitors must include kids' lunch snacks in a traditional steak and egg pairing. Then the pros and amateurs face a tangy twist in round two, as the surprise ingredient of mustard.

Episode 7

Juicy Resolutions

Stuffed peppers come packed with flavor as cooks squeeze healthy juices into these pockets of yum. Then, a gooey duel rages, as cheese must be melted into a winning dish and judges Daphne Oz and Justin Warner must decide on a cheesy winner.

Episode 8

Crantastic Quesadillas!

The contestants are toast unless they can create succulent quesadillas from a tart surprise ingredient, cranberries. Then, judges Scott Conant and Daphne Oz can't waffle on their decision in round two, as pros and amateurs must use waffles.

Episode 9

Salad Bar Blowout

Cooks peruse their options as salad bar toppings must be deftly sauteed into shrimp scampi variations. Then, judges Jeff Mauro and Daphne Oz need a pick-me-up in round two, and the surprise ingredient of coffee does the trick.

Episode 10

Gas Station Gourmet

Pro and amateur cooks take on New Orleans when they prepare a hearty gumbo with ginger as the surprise ingredient in round one. Next, they must impress the judges with masterpieces made with gas station snacks.

Episode 11

Tailgate Takedown

Game day comes to the kitchen, as the cooks tackle sliders while incorporating tailgate snacks. Judges Eddie Jackson and Daphne Oz decide who comes out on top when the pros and amateurs cook with pizza toppings.

Episode 12

Tarts and Hearts

Love is in the air as the cooks and cons entwine tarts with vegetable or candy hearts. Round two seduces judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Jeff Mauro as chocolate is lovingly used to crush the competition.

Episode 13

Macho Nachos

Canny choices are made when the cooks elevate nachos with a surprise ingredient. Then, the judges decide which cook takes the cake as pros and amateurs work cake into their savory fare.