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Food Network Star Season 8 Episodes

11 Episodes 2012 - 2012

Episode 1

Impossible Beginnings

Sun, May 13, 201285 mins

In the premiere episode of Food Network Star, 15 hopefuls arrive in New York to compete for the ultimate dream job: to host their own show on Food Network.

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Episode 2

NYC on the Go

Sun, May 20, 201264 mins

This week's challenge is a food tour of New York City. The finalists are split into three teams, each of which will take a busload of tourists on a tour of a different neighborhood.

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Episode 3

Dessert Chopping Block

Sun, May 27, 201264 mins

The 13 remaining finalists meet Chopped judges Alex Guarnaschelli, Scott Conant, and Marc Murphy and are given their Star Challenge: Each team must use a basket of ingredients to create his or her best sweet concoction, Chopped style.

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Episode 4

Fashion Week Food Makeover

Sun, Jun 3, 201243 mins

It's Fashion Week in New York, and the finalists are thrilled to learn that, as potential stars, a makeover is essential. But, they learn, they aren't the recipients: this is a food "makeover."

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Episode 5

Guy Live

Sun, Jun 10, 201263 mins

A Food Network Star must be ready at any moment for Food Network to ask him or her to participate in a television special, and this week each team will be expected to do just that.

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Episode 6

Iron Chef Food Court

Sun, Jun 17, 201243 mins

Ten finalists remain to compete for the title of Food Network Star. This week, each finalist must elevate iconic food-court food while adapting to the limitations of a kiosk.

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Episode 7

Meet the Press-ure

Sun, Jun 24, 201243 mins

Being a Food Network Star requires handling yourself with ease in the glare of the media spotlight. Finalists will be more exposed than ever as they film their own promotional videos -- without the support of their producers.

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Episode 8

Deen Family Beach Party

Sun, Jul 1, 201243 mins

Paula Deen hosts a beach party at Miami's South Beach Wine and Food Festival, and the finalists cook the meal. Each must create two versions of a dish; the final eight will also give a 30-second on-camera "entertaining tip."

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Episode 9

Deliciously Unpredictable Demos

Sun, Jul 8, 201243 mins

The seven finalists are guests at a SOBE cooking-demo tent, where they're asked to take the stage for their very own demos in front of the crowd. During their demos, however, each faces a technical glitch set up by the producers.

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Episode 10

Pilot Greenlights

Sun, Jul 15, 201243 mins

The six finalists star in promos directed by their producers. A-list Food Network stars givesfeedback; three finalists make the cut. They make pilots for all of America to see, and viewers vote on who gets a show on Food Network.

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Episode 11

Finale: A Star Is Born

Sun, Jul 22, 201243 mins

The results are in as America has voted to determine who will be the next Food Network Star. Before the winner is revealed, all the finalists are back in the studio to tell all and view never-before-seen footage from the season.

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