About this season
Two talented chefs go head-to-head for the chance to Beat Bobby Flay. To get to Bobby the chefs must first face off against each other, creating a spectacular dish with a secret ingredient of Bobby's choice. Judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Jeff Mauro know Bobby's strengths and his weaknesses. Their goal: Pick the chef who has the skills to take down Bobby Flay in his own arena. The winning chef gets to challenge Bobby with his or her surprise signature dish. If Bobby goes down, the winner can tell the world, "I beat Bobby Flay!"
Episodes (7)
1. Lights! Camera! Distraction!
Aired 4 June 2026 • 25 min
Comedian and movie podcaster Paul Scheer and Katie Lee Biegel want to call "cut" on Bobby Flay and get chefs Rashida Holmes and Dave White their close-up.
2. Pasta Royalty
Aired 11 June 2026 • 25 min
Nadia Caterina Munno, aka "The Pasta Queen," holds court with Christian Petroni and their loyal subjects, chefs Kelsey Murphy and Michael Reed, to dub Bobby Flay a loser.
3. Today's Forecast: Defeat
Aired 18 June 2026 • 25 min
Bobby Flay meets his match when meteorologist Ginger Zee and Sunny Anderson storm the kitchen with chefs Basil Yu and Sanjay Rawat.
4. Tough as Nails
Aired 25 June 2026 • 25 min
Powerhouse chefs Antonia Lofaso and Ayesha Nurdjaja recruit competitors Pete Amadhanirundr and Evelyn Garcia for a fierce showdown against Bobby Flay.
5. Love is Sweet
Aired 7 July 2026 • 25 min
Love is in the air as actress Kaley Cuoco and Scott Conant team up with pastry chefs and spouses, Melissa and Sean McGaughey, for a bittersweet battle against Bobby Flay.
6. Bobby's BFFs
Aired 14 July 2026 • 25 min
Bobby Flay's nearest and dearest, Brooke Williamson and Damaris Phillips, call on chefs Allyson Harvie and Christina Miros to challenge him with a dish he'll never forget.
7. Beat the Boss!
Aired 21 July 2026 • 25 min
TV personality Ross Matthews and podcaster Jaymee Sire rally crew members Matt Skrincosky and Allison Cancro to take down their boss, Bobby Flay.