Cooks vs. Cons
Two professional chefs and two amateur chefs square off in a cooking competition, and the judges try to figure out which two are which. If a professional chef wins, they get $10,000.00. If an amateur chef wins, they get $15,000.00.
- 2016-2017
- 5 seasons
- Food Network
- Reality
Two professional chefs and two amateur chefs square off in a cooking competition, and the judges try to figure out which two are which. If a professional chef wins, they get $10,000.00. If an amateur chef wins, they get $15,000.00.
Season 5 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Ballpark BBQ
Wed, Jun 21, 2017 42 mins
In round one, the cooks and cons are tasked with fusing corn and hot dogs; after one contestant strikes out, the remaining contestants continue to round two, in hopes of making their best dish, incorporating barbecue.
Episode 2
Biscuits and Gravy
Wed, Jul 12, 2017 42 mins
In round one, the cooks and cons must incorporate berries into their biscuits and gravy dishes; in round two, the cooks and cons try to play nice in a battle of licorice.
Episode 3
High Steaks
Wed, Jul 19, 2017 42 mins
In round one, the cooks and cons create chicken fried steak dishes with peas; in round two, host Geoffrey Zakarian and judges Beau MacMillan and Daphne Oz try to grind out the pros and cons, after they are challenged with using pecans in their dishes.
Episode 4
Meatball Madness
Wed, Jul 26, 2017 42 mins
In the first round, meatball subs sound easy enough, but it takes some pro moves to make them with unusual buns; in round two, the cooks and cons incorporate pomegranates; judges Aarti Sequeira and Justin Warner decide who wins.
Episode 5
The Whole Enchilada
Wed, Aug 2, 2017 42 mins
The cooks and cons must create their best enchilada dishes incorporating cereal. Then, judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Gail Simmons try to stalk out the contestants' true identities when choosing who made the best dish using celery.
Episode 6
Not Your Mama's Meatloaf
Wed, Aug 9, 2017 42 mins
Creating spins on the American classic, meatloaf, by adding a little citrus to the mix; the heat is on in round two, when the cooks and cons must infuse their dishes with jalapenos to impress judges Carla Hall and Daphne Oz and take home the win.
Episode 7
Open Sesame
Wed, Aug 16, 2017 42 mins
In round one, fusing sesame into the New Orleans classic po'boy; in round two, the remaining contestants aren't too sad about cooking their best, with blue cheese, for a $10,000 prize.
Episode 8
Iron Chef Shake-Up
Wed, Aug 23, 2017 42 mins
Iron chefs Jose Garces and Alex Guarnaschelli judge round one, as the cooks and cons make stuffed mushrooms that incorporate vanilla; in round two, the contestants make un-fig-ettable masterpieces with figs.
Episode 9
A Lotta Empanada
Wed, Aug 30, 2017 42 mins
In round one, empanadas with hazelnuts; in round two, host Geoffrey Zakarian and judges Josh Capon and Aarti Sequeira are in despair trying to separate the remaining contestants into cooks and cons, while they prepare masterpieces with pears.
Episode 10
Spice and Ice
Wed, Sep 6, 2017 42 mins
In round one, Incorporating favored ice pops into curry; in round two, the remaining contestants hit the gas using beans in their dishes, as host Geoffrey Zakarian and judges Amanda Freitag and Alex Guarnaschelli suss out the pros and amateurs.
Episode 11
Nacho Average Cook
Wed, Sep 13, 2017 42 mins
In round one, incorporating peppermint into a breakfast hash; in round two, the remaining contestants must melt the judges' hearts with their best dishes using nachos.
Episode 12
Endless Pastabilities
Wed, Sep 20, 2017 42 mins
Chip-infused ravioli dishes in round one; in the second round, the contestants must make peace with the surprise ingredient and incorporate chickpeas into their dishes.
Episode 13
Pizza Party
Wed, Sep 20, 2017 42 mins
In round one, the cooks and cons incorporate ranch sauce into their pizza dishes; in round two, host Geoffrey Zakarian has the remaining contestants cook their best avocado-infused dish.