Food Network Star - Season 9
Season 9
Network
Episodes11
DatesJun 2, 2013 - Aug 11, 2013
Episodes
Season 9Episode 160 min
Are You Ready for Prime Time?
12 hopefuls compete to host their own Food Network show. Each films a pitch tape and prepares one dish. Bob Tuschman, Susie Fogelson, and a focus group of Food Network viewers decide who will go on.
Jun 2, 2013
Season 9Episode 260 min
Burger Bash
The contestants are tasked with creating the ultimate burger and presenting it to 100 burger enthusiasts.
Jun 9, 2013
Season 9Episode 360 min
A Star is Chopped
The remaining contestants are given an exotic ingredient and must be able to use their palate to identify and present what it is; the top two winners earn a seat at the judge's table.
Jun 16, 2013
Season 9Episode 460 min
Big Screen Bites
This week, the finalists will compete at a one of these extravagant cinemas. Paired into teams of three, they will have to create a menu and a movie trailer for a focus group of movie enthusiasts.
Jun 23, 2013
Season 9Episode 560 min
4th of July Live
Food Network Stars often participate in live TV events where they're required to think on their feet and react to any situation thrown at them. Special guest, Terrence Jenkins, from E! News, will host our finalists as they do live cooking demos — with some curveballs. Then the finalists participate in "4th of July Live," a one-take interactive show that helps the viewers at home with must-have recipes and tips for summer parties.
Jun 30, 2013
Season 9Episode 660 min
Product Pitch
Food Network Stars need to communicate big ideas quickly, so this week, each finalist will have to come up with a product representing their unique brand and culinary style and then create, package and pitch the product to a tough panel of successful food executives from Target, Kellogg's and Kraft. The selection committee will decide who did best overall, and who will go home.
Jul 7, 2013
Season 9Episode 760 min
Star Charity Auction
The finalists must use an unusual ingredient to create a dish which they will then auction to a roomful of adventurous eaters.
Jul 14, 2013
Season 9Episode 860 min
Food Stories from the Road
The finalists are divided into teams to film a three minute "food story show" about a pizza joint and a donut shop. Guest judges from The Hollywood Reporter screen and critique the shows, and the least successful team lands in the bottom three.
Jul 21, 2013
Season 9Episode 960 min
Menu: Impossible
Robert Irvine issues a challenge to the remaining contestants, asking them to rework outdated dishes on a restaurant's menu.
Jul 28, 2013
Season 9Episode 1060 min
Network Pitch
The four finalists pitch their ideas for a show to Food Network executives Bob Tuschman and Susie Fogelson, who choose three of the concepts to be made into pilots directed by Guy Fieri.
Aug 4, 2013
Season 9Episode 1160 min
America Picks a Star
The Season 9 winner is revealed during a reunion show featuring never-before-seen footage and reflections from the competitors and mentors.
Aug 11, 2013
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