S01 Episode 1
Coming to America
Chef Jean-Christophe Novelli looks for talented chefs at his first culinary school in the United States. Nine hopefuls begin by performing a simple but nerve-wracking task: cooking an egg.
43 mins · Mon, 16 Nov 2009
S01 Episode 2
Bitter Sweet
The students are asked to replicate one of the desserts demonstrated by Chef Novelli. If they pass, they are allowed to attend the open house party of the academy. If they fail, they must leave.
43 mins · Mon, 23 Nov 2009
S01 Episode 3
Basic Training
The students do their best to recreate Chef Jean-Christophe Novelli's famous risotto and tomato sauce recipe.
43 mins · Mon, 30 Nov 2009
S01 Episode 4
A Bun in the Oven
The students at Chef Jean-Christophe Novelli's academy try to master the ancient craft of bread making.
43 mins · Mon, 7 Dec 2009
S01 Episode 5
Naked Lunch
The students are tasked with recreating three vegetarian dishes, but one pupil in particular begins to get on everyone's nerves.
43 mins · Mon, 14 Dec 2009
S01 Episode 6
Squid Pro Quo
The students get great tips for catching fresh fish, but too many scallops and squid lead to an allergic reaction.
43 mins · Mon, 4 Jan 2010
S01 Episode 7
Meat Your Maker
For meat week at the academy the students learn how prepare chicken, lamb and pork in rather unusual ways, but some find it hard to meat the challenge head on.
43 mins · Mon, 4 Jan 2010
S01 Episode 8
Too Many Cooks
For the grand finale the students are tasked with preparing a gala dinner for a group of highly regarded, local chefs.
43 mins · Mon, 11 Jan 2010
S01 Episode 9
The Last Supper
As the gala dinner finally arrives, the students wait with bated breath to see if Chef Novelli will approve of their cuisine, or whether it might just leave a bad taste in his mouth.
44 mins · Mon, 11 Jan 2010
