The WORST episodes of The Next Food Network Star
Every episode of The Next Food Network Star ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Next Food Network Star!
The Next Food Network Star is a reality television series produced by and aired on the Food Network in the United States which awards the winner his or her own series on the Food Network.
#1 - Season 2 finale
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/23/2006
#2 - Star Quality
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/1/2008
#3 - FN Star On the Go
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2008
#4 - You . . . In a Jar
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/15/2008
#5 - Being an Expert
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/22/2008
#6 - Enticing and Easy with Bon Appetit
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/29/2008
#7 - Into the Studio
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/6/2008
#8 - Vegas Throwdown
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/13/2008
#9 - Ultimate Vegas Buffet
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/20/2008
#10 - Finale
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/27/2008
#11 - Potluck, Cakes and Wedding Challenge
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2007
Season 3 kicks off as the 11 finalists are introduced and presented with their first three challenges. They must create an original dish for a dinner party; decorate a wedding cake; and cater a wedding for 100 guests in six hours. The 11 finalists struggle to complete their first three assignments, which include creating an original dish for a Selection Committee dinner party; decorating a wedding cake; and catering a wedding for 100 guests in six hours.
#12 - Bon Appetit Challenge
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/10/2007
Giada De Laurentis tests the contestants on their presentation skills. The winner's dish will appear on the cover of Bon Appetit magazine.
#13 - NBA Chocolate Challenge
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/17/2007
A chocolate challenge is given by former NBA player Darryl “Chocolate Thunder” Dawkins and last season's winner Guy Fieri. Then, the contestants must put a unique spin on stadium food and serve their creations at a New Jersey Nets game. Basketball fans choose the winner.
#14 - Fort Dix Challenge
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/24/2007
Paula Deen and Giada De Laurentiis instruct the remaining finalists to prepare comfort-food dishes for troops at Fort Dix in New Jersey
#15 - Alton's Classroom
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/1/2007
The contestants build their own brand by making a packaged food that represents their unique point of view; they also film their first full-scale, on-camera cooking demonstration.
#16 - Meet the Press
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/15/2007
Three hopefuls remain and they head to Rachael Ray's daily talk show, where each will prepare a signature dish. Then, the final two contestants are chosen.
#17 - Paula Deen Pilots
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/16/2006
#18 - TV Guide Press Conference
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/16/2006
#19 - Alton Brown TV 101
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/9/2006
#20 - Giada Elimination
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/2/2006
#21 - 2nd Elimination
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/26/2006
#22 - Rachael Ray TV 101
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/19/2006
#23 - Iron Chef Bootcamp
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/19/2006
#24 - Episode 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/26/2005