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13 Episodes 2013 - 2013
Episode 1
With a river of booze and mountainous portions, amorous newlyweds Brad and Misty go big with a German-inspired menu before inviting their guests to get nearly naked. Neighbors and culinary compadres Kat and Karen treat their guests to a molecular gastronomy workshop followed by a cold, moist wipe-down and a seriously delayed roast tenderloin. Lifelong co-hosts Scott and Aneil literally sweat the details but serve up a knockout peanut butter pie with a drag queen finale.
Episode 2
On Chef Corbin's orders, roommates Sara and Kristen (aka Bob) improvise a few starters. Their early success is upstaged by an overdose of garlic and a barefoot guest who monopolizes the conversation. A foodie duo to be reckoned with, Rob and Maxine whip up a seven-course soirée complete with messy oysters and a Mexican standoff. Beyond the lackluster Guyanese-inspired menu, Jorn and Devi's school-themed party features a foosball match and an outdoor playground complete with swings and a trampoline.
Episode 3
Brother-and-sister duo Daniela and Vince prepare an overeaters' extravaganza complete with sinful figs, cell phone violations, an electric knife massacre, and a flirty, floral finish. Something smells fishy at Karolina and Tiffany's music-themed soirée and in spite of a lackluster main and surprise dietary restrictions, the evening ends on a sweet note. Sue and Mike's maple-themed menu features bomb-shelter rice and cocktails, but things heat up when they unveil a racy lie detector game and a bubble wrapped hot tub extravaganza.
Episode 4
Students and vegetarians Sydney and Matas host a college frat party complete with meat-free burgers, a bouncer, and plenty of beer. Determined to demystify French cuisine, Celene and Cal tackle an ambitious ten-course menu but end up biting off more than they can chew. At their poolside Italian-style barbecue, Diane and John serve up signature poetry, undercooked crustaceans, and a side order of innuendo.
Episode 5
Featuring a bagpiping greeter and friction in the kitchen, sisters Kelly and Susan nail their simple menu but get lost in the fog on their British party theme. Staging a spicy New Orleans-inspired soirée, newlyweds Jerome and Jodi get things off to a rocking start but the conversation fades around the table. Only two months into their relationship, Sal and Heidi put their love to the test with a colorful Mexican fiesta where the medley of games leaves the guests divided.
Episode 6
Determined to surf and turf the competition with their shipwreck theme, Lisa and John bury the backyard in sand. Hottie duo Erina and Elena steam things up with an alcohol-soaked Russian-centric menu that's heavy on peer pressure. Heritage-proud Greeks Helen and Greg whip up a Hellenic feast complete with a backyard roasting pit, a sticky serving of 'smart food', and a plate-smashing finale.
Episode 7
After a torrential downpour washes away their petting zoo plans, Alyson and Jordan serve up a farm-fresh meal where one guest railroads the conversation. Mother and son duo Catherine and Sebastien go back to their roots with a fancy French feast that includes a bout of fencing and DIY dessert. Friends Stephanie and Al turn up the volume with a disco club party where a stripper pole in the living room takes centre stage.
Episode 8
Co-hosts and kung 'food' experts RG and Sean serve up a spicy event where one guest proves she's a real slugger. Lidia and Natasha get preachy about macrobiotic cooking but their lackluster event heats up in the horse paddock. Challenged by a flirtatious scheme designed to throw them off their game, stressed-out hosts Renee and Rex abandon their guests to prepare a fancy seafood fusion menu.
Episode 9
Best friends Candace and Christine throw down the gauntlet with a scripted farm-fresh event that's timed down to the minute. Tattooed and pregnant with twins, Adam and Correne cook up a 'comfortably different' soiree where tensions run high and the awkward silences are served up cold. Jason and Lavinia prepare a Mediterranean menu with back-to-back lasagna dishes and cue cards designed to spice up the conversation.
Episode 10
Combining a taste of Holland with a whiff of the East coast, Richard and Sandra kick off their spirited event with a fish-kissing ceremony. While their guests show up ready for a 1970s disco night, co-hosts Rhenu and Sharin teleport to the wrong decade. Jason and Reshma's prom-night event features mandatory ball gowns and corsages, and a stressed-out host who ODs on energy drinks.
Episode 11
With their country comfort menu, Ginny and Ivor pair family-style fare with a preachy home-brewed wine game. Mimi and Matt's Asian fusion menu falls short of expectations but the lackluster event ends with a jam session. Soon-to-be-weds Robb and Glen kick off their fancy soirée with a dice-balancing act and an impromptu sculpture contest.
Episode 12
Lorraine and Jay challenge their guests to a sushi-making contest but the real challenge is serving drinks and dinner on time. Friends Liviu and Jamshid host a chair-free dinner party that features an archery contest, a dirty kitchen, and a dazzling waterfront setting. Beverly and Jeff kick off their 'super foods' soirée with a spaghetti and marshmallow building game, but stress in the kitchen throws off their pacing.
Episode 13
Summer and Greg whip up a meat-heavy menu and kick things off with a caveman-inspired workout. Best friends Sara and Amanda put a modern spin on Middle Eastern fare but first ask their guests to reveal a few secrets. Josh and Zach's apple-themed event gets off to a racy start with a challenge that turns up the heat.