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Cooks vs. Cons Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2016 - 2016
Episode 1
Doughnut Derby
Sun, Jul 10, 201642 mins
Season 2 begins with judges Scott Conant and Daphne Oz attempting to separate the cooks from the cons, during a lasagna challenge, which trips up the contestants with the surprise ingredient of condiments. Then, Round 2 features donuts as a twist.
Episode 2
Surf and Turf Showdown
Sun, Jul 17, 201642 mins
Professional chefs and home cooks compete through a sticky situation, when the surf and turf challenge must utilize syrup as the surprise ingredient. Then, will the amateurs crumble in round two trying to work chips into a winning dish? Judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Daphne Oz attempt to sift out the chefs from the pretenders!
Episode 3
Pancake Pandemonium
Sun, Jul 31, 201642 mins
The playing field is flattened during the pancake challenge, as pros and amateurs alike must decide how to incorporate onions into their dishes. Judges Scott Conant and Alex Guarnaschelli are tasked with awarding the prize to the tastiest creation, despite the surprise ingredient of grapes that will leaves one contestant feeling sweet and the others sour.
Episode 4
Shrimp and Grits Gridiron
Sun, Jul 31, 201642 mins
Bacon makes an appearance in the first round; and later, the competing chefs and home cooks take on cherries for the win.
Episode 5
Chicken Wingin' It!
Sun, Aug 7, 201642 mins
In round one, things get twisted as the competitors are challenged to incorporate pretzels into chicken wing dishes; and mint is the featured ingredient in the second round.
Episode 6
Beer Bedlam
Sun, Aug 14, 201642 mins
Beer must be utilized when the competitors make sandwiches. Later, the challenge is to avoid crummy results, when working with the surprise ingredient of muffins.
Episode 7
Pie Fight
Sun, Aug 21, 201642 mins
Pies are the surprise ingredient during a sloppy joe challenge. Then, while the judges share ghost stories, the remaining cooks try to come up with amazing dishes using campfire treats.
Episode 8
Crab Cake Crazy
Sun, Aug 28, 201642 mins
Judges Richard Blais and Marcus Samuelsson are presented with the task of tasting crab cakes made with frozen vegetables. Then, the secret ingredient of cocktails keeps them drunk with power.
Episode 9
Chowder Chowdown
Sun, Sep 4, 201642 mins
A chowder must be prepared using carnival treats; and Round 2 features the surprise ingredient of salad dressing.
Episode 10
Ballpark Snack Attack
Sun, Sep 11, 201621 mins
Ballpark snacks get thrown into a cheese-steak challenge; and the cooks embrace Italian ingredients when making pasta sauce.
Episode 11
Pizza Pizzazz
Sun, Sep 18, 201642 mins
Judges Anne Burrell and Alex Guarnaschelli try to avoid a carb overload, as the contestants deconstruct pizza to accent their Parmesan-inspired dishes. Then, the pros try to separate themselves from the home cooks as they create masterpieces from deli food.
Episode 12
Fish and Chip Championship
Sun, Sep 25, 201642 mins
The British staple of fish and chips makes its way across the pond, as the cooks fry up their interpretations for judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Katie Lee. Later, the competition gets reheated as Thanksgiving leftovers are used to create a winning dish.