Sweet Genius
Viewers are taken on a sugary journey as four of America's premier pastry chefs compete each week in three unique elimination challenges judged by Ben-Israel himself. Each round tests their ability to create magical and inventive desserts, while being given an inspiration, surprise ingredients, and a finite amount of time. The winners from each challenge advance to the final test, with the last chef standing receiving a $10,000 cash prize.
- 2011-2013
- 3 seasons
- Food Network
- Reality
Viewers are taken on a sugary journey as four of America's premier pastry chefs compete each week in three unique elimination challenges judged by Ben-Israel himself. Each round tests their ability to create magical and inventive desserts, while being given an inspiration, surprise ingredients, and a finite amount of time. The winners from each challenge advance to the final test, with the last chef standing receiving a $10,000 cash prize.
Season 3 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Episode 1
Cuckoo Genius
Thu, Oct 18, 2012 43 mins
Ron Ben-Israel gets imaginations ticking with a charming, chiming object.
Episode 2
Halloween Genius
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 43 mins
A Halloween-themed battle requires the competitors to create chocolate desserts from an Asian drink and dried fungi. Later, an apparition inspires treats, made out of onions and a strongly-flavored novelty candy. The final round features black radishes.
Episode 3
Heated Genius
Thu, Nov 1, 2012 42 mins
The heat is on with an erupting volcano as the inspiration for round one.
Episode 4
Wicked Genius
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 42 mins
Chef Ron's first inspiration sends our master pastry chefs down a dark path
Episode 5
Turkey Genius
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 42 mins
The first test gets its inspiration straight from the Thanksgiving banquet.
Episode 6
Squeaky Genius
Thu, Nov 22, 2012 42 mins
Some squeaky birds get the chefs thinking up festive candy creations.
Episode 8
Holiday Genius
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 43 mins
Ron Ben-Israel has a host of holiday surprises for the competitors!
Episode 9
Twinkling Genius
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 42 mins
A heavenly, twinkling inspiration makes for an intriguing final match-up.
Episode 10
Dream Catching Genius
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 42 mins
The chefs find inspiration from a Native American talisman.
Episode 12
Electric Genius
Thu, Jan 3, 2013 43 mins
Chef Ron introduces the chefs to his rockin' first inspiration.
Episode 13
Sci-Fi Genius
Thu, Jan 10, 2013 42 mins
Chefs rocket into competition, creating space-themed chocolate desserts.
Episode 14
Samba Genius
Thu, Jan 17, 2013 43 mins
Competitors concoct ways to incorporate a shockingly colorful tuber.
Episode 15
Wedded Genius
Thu, Jan 24, 2013 42 mins
A matrimonial-themed test has the chefs wondering what to do.