Battle of the Decades
Wednesday 10|9c
Host Jonathan Bennett welcomes skilled chefs from different generations to face off in a cooking competition that puts their distinct perspectives on food and pop culture in the spotlight! In round one, it's all about nostalgia, and the chefs open a time capsule of ingredients and gadgets from the past. In round two, they fast forward to the present to put their own spin on a viral food trend. Then in round three, the chefs take on the classics by creating their version of a timeless dish. In the end, only one chef will walk away with the $10,000 prize!
About The Show
Host Jonathan Bennett welcomes skilled chefs from different generations to face off in a cooking competition that puts their distinct perspectives on food and pop culture in the spotlight! In round one, it's all about nostalgia, and the chefs open a time capsule of ingredients and gadgets from the past. In round two, they fast forward to the present to put their own spin on a viral food trend. Then in round three, the chefs take on the classics by creating their version of a timeless dish. In the end, only one chef will walk away with the $10,000 prize!
Episodes
S1 | E1
That's Bologna!
The '70s were synonymous with disco and bologna, so host Jonathan Bennett challenges the chefs to create dishes that incorporate a bologna sandwich, Hamburger Helper and canned pineapple. While all of the chefs have similar memories of the ingredients, being forced to use a fondue pot throws the new school chefs for a loop. Then, the viral Japanese soufflé pancake video proves easier to "post" than cook, and the final round has the remaining chefs serve up their own interpretation of chicken Kiev to judges Eddie Jackson and Eddie Jackson Sr.
S1 | E2
Rise and Shine!
Inspired by guest judge Greg Louganis' iconic Olympic performance, host Jonathan Bennett has the chefs use beloved foods from 1984 -- Wheaties cereal, Fruit Roll-Ups and instant coffee -- and an Easy-Bake Oven to create beautifully elevated dishes that wow judges Eddie Jackson and Eddie Jackson Sr. Then, the competitors tackle the technically-difficult birria pizza and go head-to-head in the final round with different interpretations of baked Alaska.
S1 | E3
2004 Is So Fetch!
On Wednesdays host Jonathan Bennett wears pink and will never stop trying to make "fetch" happen thanks to 2004's cult classic "Mean Girls." He tasks the chefs with making pizza rolls, a raw bison burger patty and Budweiser work in one cohesive dish ... all without overusing the beer's iconic Super Bowl catchphrase. In round two, the chefs create two very different interpretations of viral corn ribs, while the remaining two competitors try to impress judges Kathy Fang and Peter Fang in a battle of crepes Suzette.
S1 | E4
Lean, Mean, Grilling '90s
Host Jonathan Bennett takes a trip back to 1994 with some help from special guest judge Wayne Knight, aka Newman from "Seinfeld." The chefs joke about their varying memories of the '90s as they use the iconic George Foreman Grill to create elevated dishes out of popular foods from the decade: muffin tops, chicken breasts, ranch dressing and Lucky Charms. Then, new school and old school chefs alike learn how difficult it is to recreate the viral "accordion potato" food trend, and judges Kathy Fang and Peter Fang use a classic beef Wellington to determine which chef prevails.
S1 | E5
My Big Fat Greek Challenge
When host Jonathan Bennet thinks of 2002, he remembers low-rise jeans and the iconic food movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." In celebration of the film, the chefs use moussaka, bacon, Go-GURT and the Magic Bullet blender to create elevated dishes for Nia Vardalos herself! Then, the competitors turn the sushi waffle trend into equally viral-worthy dishes before judges Antonia Lofaso and Xea Myers decide which chef's macaroni and cheese earns them $10,000.
S1 | E6
Soup Is Good Food!
Host Jonathan Bennett goes old school with a trip back to 1953, when Campbell's soup, Spam and gelatin molds were all the rage, and the chefs will have to use a vintage 1950's meat grinder to create dishes of today. Then, it's smiles all around as the competitors take on the smiley fries food trend before judges Antonia Lofaso and Xea Myers decide which chef's cioppino is a real winner.
S1 | E7
Furiously Fast Food
In 1988, we were all singing "Tell It To My Heart" at the top of our lungs, including the one and only Taylor Dayne. She and host Jonathan Bennett turn their memories of the '80s into a unique challenge for the chefs involving Kit-Kats, Sunny D and a rib sandwich. Then, the chefs create their own viral-worthy version of Gigi Hadid's Spicy Vodka Pasta, and judges Julian and Beto Rodarte decide who's beef bourguignon will take the prize.
S1 | E8
Diner Days
Jennie Garth, star of 1993's timeless tv show "90210," helps host Jonathan Bennett celebrate all things '90s, and the chefs share their love of Snapple as they incorporate it into their dishes with Dunkaroos and sloppy joes. Then, it's go small or go home as the competitors tackle the viral trend of tiny foods before two chefs mix things up with chicken and waffles for judges Julian and Beto Rodarte.