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8.4/10 (124 votes)
#1

Pizzana

S1:E10

Jon and Roy visit Chef Daniele Uditi at LA's Pizzana, where Jon tries his hand at making Neapolitan pizza and some meticulously measured meatballs.

8.2/10 (109 votes)
#2

Wolfgang Puck

S1:E15

Jon and Roy visit chef Wolfgang Puck at his Las Vegas steakhouse CUT to test Jon's omelet-making skills and prepare some incredible cuts of meat.

8.1/10 (71 votes)
#3

Late Night Burger

S2:E5

Roy and Jon re-create Holeman and Finch's late-night burger, then sample Chad Robertson's take on a grilled cheese and a delicious dessert by Nina Subhas.

8.0/10 (234 votes)
#4

Avengers Atlanta

S1:E2

Roy and Jon assemble some of the Avengers, including Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland, to help conquer an obscene amount of food in Atlanta.

8.0/10 (162 votes)
#5

Robert Rodriguez / First Friday

S1:E5

Roy and Jon make pizza and chat creativity with Robert Rodriguez, then embark on a food truck cooking (and eating) bonanza in Venice, California.

8.0/10 (123 votes)
#6

Skywalker Ranch

S1:E13

Jon's worked on amazing films at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch. Now he works on dishes with Roy and Dave Filoni using fresh produce from the property.

7.9/10 (171 votes)
#7

Chef Film Recipes

S1:E3

Roy and Jon revisit the best dishes from the film "Chef," including Scarlett Johansson's favorite pasta and the oft-misunderstood chocolate lava cake.

7.9/10 (109 votes)
#8

Hog Island

S1:E12

Jon and Roy study, harvest and prepare oysters in Tomales Bay, California. Then, the two get in on a barbecue at Hog Island Oyster Co.

7.9/10 (86 votes)
#9

Best Friend

S1:E17

Roy brings Jon into the kitchen at his Las Vegas restaurant, Best Friend, where the two cook up some of Chef Choi's favorite dishes.

7.8/10 (162 votes)
#10

Remembering Jonathan Gold

S1:E4

Late food writer Jonathan Gold's reviews helped so many chefs. Jon and Roy honor his memory with KCRW's Evan Kleiman and Jitlada's Jazz Singsanong.

7.8/10 (98 votes)
#11

Pasta a la Raimi

S1:E18

Jon and Roy invite director Sam Raimi into the kitchen to bake sourdough bread and southern biscuits.

7.8/10 (73 votes)
#12

Jessica Largey

S2:E3

James Beard Award-winning chef Jessica Largey welcomes Roy and Jon to help cook up her unique takes on pork meatballs, grilled cabbage and roast duck.

7.7/10 (130 votes)
#13

Seth Rogen

S1:E9

Seth Rogen knows how to break down chickens, so Jon and Roy put him to work as they prep two distinct chicken dishes.

7.7/10 (89 votes)
#14

Wexler's Deli

S1:E19

Jon and Roy visit Micah Wexler and Michael Kasser of Wexler's Deli to make some traditional Jewish deli staples and also concoct a few new variations.

7.7/10 (89 votes)
#15

Roy's Italian Cuisine

S2:E2

Roy teaches Jon his unique preparations for a selection of Italian dishes, including artichoke salad, lasagna, and (of course) spaghetti and meatballs.

7.6/10 (138 votes)
#16

Aaron Franklin

S1:E7

Roy and Jon travel to Austin to grab tacos with Aaron Franklin and then learn the intricacies behind preparing his famous Franklin Barbecue brisket.

7.6/10 (133 votes)
#17

Hot Luck

S1:E8

Aaron Franklin brings Jon and Roy to Hot Luck, Austin's "anti-food-fest food festival," where the duo serves up Roy's iconic short ribs.

7.6/10 (107 votes)
#18

Guerrilla Tacos

S1:E11

Jon and Roy head to Guerrilla Tacos, where they enjoy some off-menu breakfast burritos and help Chef Wes Avila prep his flagship tacos and tostadas.

7.6/10 (101 votes)
#19

Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave

S1:E14

Jon and Roy cook up some bonus recipes with Andrew Rea of "Binging with Babish" and "Ugly Delicious" host David Chang.

7.6/10 (96 votes)
#20

Border Grill

S1:E16

While in Las Vegas, Jon and Roy stop at Border Grill for a lesson in modern Mexican cuisine from co-owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger.

7.5/10 (96 votes)
#21

Milk Bar Bake Sale

S2:E1

At Milk Bar in LA, chef Christina Tosi teaches Jon and Roy how to "take back the bake sale" with her elevated preparations of cookies, pies, and cakes.

7.4/10 (143 votes)
#22

David Chang

S1:E6

Jon and Roy head into the kitchen to make dueling fried rice recipes, before welcoming in David Chang to cook and discuss some classic Korean dishes.

7.4/10 (75 votes)
#23

Tartine

S2:E4

Chefs Chad Robertson and Chris Bianco take Jon and Roy through their intricate processes for artisan bread baking, fermentation and coffee roasting.

7.3/10 (255 votes)
#24

Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr

S1:E1

Roy and Jon cook a Goop-friendly pepper pot with Pepper Potts herself, Gwyneth Paltrow. Then comic Bill Burr swings by to make some sandwiches.

7.3/10 (83 votes)
#25

Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson

S1:E20

Jon and Roy revisit some sweet and savory bonus recipes from Pizzana chef Daniele Uditi and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson.

7.3/10 (255 votes)
#1

Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr

S1:E1

Roy and Jon cook a Goop-friendly pepper pot with Pepper Potts herself, Gwyneth Paltrow. Then comic Bill Burr swings by to make some sandwiches.

7.3/10 (83 votes)
#2

Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson

S1:E20

Jon and Roy revisit some sweet and savory bonus recipes from Pizzana chef Daniele Uditi and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson.

7.4/10 (143 votes)
#3

David Chang

S1:E6

Jon and Roy head into the kitchen to make dueling fried rice recipes, before welcoming in David Chang to cook and discuss some classic Korean dishes.

7.4/10 (75 votes)
#4

Tartine

S2:E4

Chefs Chad Robertson and Chris Bianco take Jon and Roy through their intricate processes for artisan bread baking, fermentation and coffee roasting.

7.5/10 (96 votes)
#5

Milk Bar Bake Sale

S2:E1

At Milk Bar in LA, chef Christina Tosi teaches Jon and Roy how to "take back the bake sale" with her elevated preparations of cookies, pies, and cakes.

7.6/10 (138 votes)
#6

Aaron Franklin

S1:E7

Roy and Jon travel to Austin to grab tacos with Aaron Franklin and then learn the intricacies behind preparing his famous Franklin Barbecue brisket.

7.6/10 (133 votes)
#7

Hot Luck

S1:E8

Aaron Franklin brings Jon and Roy to Hot Luck, Austin's "anti-food-fest food festival," where the duo serves up Roy's iconic short ribs.

7.6/10 (107 votes)
#8

Guerrilla Tacos

S1:E11

Jon and Roy head to Guerrilla Tacos, where they enjoy some off-menu breakfast burritos and help Chef Wes Avila prep his flagship tacos and tostadas.

7.6/10 (101 votes)
#9

Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave

S1:E14

Jon and Roy cook up some bonus recipes with Andrew Rea of "Binging with Babish" and "Ugly Delicious" host David Chang.

7.6/10 (96 votes)
#10

Border Grill

S1:E16

While in Las Vegas, Jon and Roy stop at Border Grill for a lesson in modern Mexican cuisine from co-owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger.

7.7/10 (130 votes)
#11

Seth Rogen

S1:E9

Seth Rogen knows how to break down chickens, so Jon and Roy put him to work as they prep two distinct chicken dishes.

7.7/10 (89 votes)
#12

Wexler's Deli

S1:E19

Jon and Roy visit Micah Wexler and Michael Kasser of Wexler's Deli to make some traditional Jewish deli staples and also concoct a few new variations.

7.7/10 (89 votes)
#13

Roy's Italian Cuisine

S2:E2

Roy teaches Jon his unique preparations for a selection of Italian dishes, including artichoke salad, lasagna, and (of course) spaghetti and meatballs.

7.8/10 (162 votes)
#14

Remembering Jonathan Gold

S1:E4

Late food writer Jonathan Gold's reviews helped so many chefs. Jon and Roy honor his memory with KCRW's Evan Kleiman and Jitlada's Jazz Singsanong.

7.8/10 (98 votes)
#15

Pasta a la Raimi

S1:E18

Jon and Roy invite director Sam Raimi into the kitchen to bake sourdough bread and southern biscuits.

7.8/10 (73 votes)
#16

Jessica Largey

S2:E3

James Beard Award-winning chef Jessica Largey welcomes Roy and Jon to help cook up her unique takes on pork meatballs, grilled cabbage and roast duck.

7.9/10 (171 votes)
#17

Chef Film Recipes

S1:E3

Roy and Jon revisit the best dishes from the film "Chef," including Scarlett Johansson's favorite pasta and the oft-misunderstood chocolate lava cake.

7.9/10 (109 votes)
#18

Hog Island

S1:E12

Jon and Roy study, harvest and prepare oysters in Tomales Bay, California. Then, the two get in on a barbecue at Hog Island Oyster Co.

7.9/10 (86 votes)
#19

Best Friend

S1:E17

Roy brings Jon into the kitchen at his Las Vegas restaurant, Best Friend, where the two cook up some of Chef Choi's favorite dishes.

8.0/10 (234 votes)
#20

Avengers Atlanta

S1:E2

Roy and Jon assemble some of the Avengers, including Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland, to help conquer an obscene amount of food in Atlanta.

8.0/10 (162 votes)
#21

Robert Rodriguez / First Friday

S1:E5

Roy and Jon make pizza and chat creativity with Robert Rodriguez, then embark on a food truck cooking (and eating) bonanza in Venice, California.

8.0/10 (123 votes)
#22

Skywalker Ranch

S1:E13

Jon's worked on amazing films at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch. Now he works on dishes with Roy and Dave Filoni using fresh produce from the property.

8.1/10 (71 votes)
#23

Late Night Burger

S2:E5

Roy and Jon re-create Holeman and Finch's late-night burger, then sample Chad Robertson's take on a grilled cheese and a delicious dessert by Nina Subhas.

8.2/10 (109 votes)
#24

Wolfgang Puck

S1:E15

Jon and Roy visit chef Wolfgang Puck at his Las Vegas steakhouse CUT to test Jon's omelet-making skills and prepare some incredible cuts of meat.

8.4/10 (124 votes)
#25

Pizzana

S1:E10

Jon and Roy visit Chef Daniele Uditi at LA's Pizzana, where Jon tries his hand at making Neapolitan pizza and some meticulously measured meatballs.

7.3/10 (255 votes)

Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr

S1:E1

Roy and Jon cook a Goop-friendly pepper pot with Pepper Potts herself, Gwyneth Paltrow. Then comic Bill Burr swings by to make some sandwiches.

8.0/10 (234 votes)

Avengers Atlanta

S1:E2

Roy and Jon assemble some of the Avengers, including Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland, to help conquer an obscene amount of food in Atlanta.

7.9/10 (171 votes)

Chef Film Recipes

S1:E3

Roy and Jon revisit the best dishes from the film "Chef," including Scarlett Johansson's favorite pasta and the oft-misunderstood chocolate lava cake.

7.8/10 (162 votes)

Remembering Jonathan Gold

S1:E4

Late food writer Jonathan Gold's reviews helped so many chefs. Jon and Roy honor his memory with KCRW's Evan Kleiman and Jitlada's Jazz Singsanong.

8.0/10 (162 votes)

Robert Rodriguez / First Friday

S1:E5

Roy and Jon make pizza and chat creativity with Robert Rodriguez, then embark on a food truck cooking (and eating) bonanza in Venice, California.

7.4/10 (143 votes)

David Chang

S1:E6

Jon and Roy head into the kitchen to make dueling fried rice recipes, before welcoming in David Chang to cook and discuss some classic Korean dishes.

7.6/10 (138 votes)

Aaron Franklin

S1:E7

Roy and Jon travel to Austin to grab tacos with Aaron Franklin and then learn the intricacies behind preparing his famous Franklin Barbecue brisket.

7.6/10 (133 votes)

Hot Luck

S1:E8

Aaron Franklin brings Jon and Roy to Hot Luck, Austin's "anti-food-fest food festival," where the duo serves up Roy's iconic short ribs.

7.7/10 (130 votes)

Seth Rogen

S1:E9

Seth Rogen knows how to break down chickens, so Jon and Roy put him to work as they prep two distinct chicken dishes.

8.4/10 (124 votes)

Pizzana

S1:E10

Jon and Roy visit Chef Daniele Uditi at LA's Pizzana, where Jon tries his hand at making Neapolitan pizza and some meticulously measured meatballs.

7.6/10 (107 votes)

Guerrilla Tacos

S1:E11

Jon and Roy head to Guerrilla Tacos, where they enjoy some off-menu breakfast burritos and help Chef Wes Avila prep his flagship tacos and tostadas.

7.9/10 (109 votes)

Hog Island

S1:E12

Jon and Roy study, harvest and prepare oysters in Tomales Bay, California. Then, the two get in on a barbecue at Hog Island Oyster Co.

8.0/10 (123 votes)

Skywalker Ranch

S1:E13

Jon's worked on amazing films at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch. Now he works on dishes with Roy and Dave Filoni using fresh produce from the property.

7.6/10 (101 votes)

Extra Helpings with Babish and Dave

S1:E14

Jon and Roy cook up some bonus recipes with Andrew Rea of "Binging with Babish" and "Ugly Delicious" host David Chang.

8.2/10 (109 votes)

Wolfgang Puck

S1:E15

Jon and Roy visit chef Wolfgang Puck at his Las Vegas steakhouse CUT to test Jon's omelet-making skills and prepare some incredible cuts of meat.

7.6/10 (96 votes)

Border Grill

S1:E16

While in Las Vegas, Jon and Roy stop at Border Grill for a lesson in modern Mexican cuisine from co-owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger.

7.9/10 (86 votes)

Best Friend

S1:E17

Roy brings Jon into the kitchen at his Las Vegas restaurant, Best Friend, where the two cook up some of Chef Choi's favorite dishes.

7.8/10 (98 votes)

Pasta a la Raimi

S1:E18

Jon and Roy invite director Sam Raimi into the kitchen to bake sourdough bread and southern biscuits.

7.7/10 (89 votes)

Wexler's Deli

S1:E19

Jon and Roy visit Micah Wexler and Michael Kasser of Wexler's Deli to make some traditional Jewish deli staples and also concoct a few new variations.

7.3/10 (83 votes)

Extra Helpings with Candace Nelson

S1:E20

Jon and Roy revisit some sweet and savory bonus recipes from Pizzana chef Daniele Uditi and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson.

7.5/10 (96 votes)

Milk Bar Bake Sale

S2:E1

At Milk Bar in LA, chef Christina Tosi teaches Jon and Roy how to "take back the bake sale" with her elevated preparations of cookies, pies, and cakes.

7.7/10 (89 votes)

Roy's Italian Cuisine

S2:E2

Roy teaches Jon his unique preparations for a selection of Italian dishes, including artichoke salad, lasagna, and (of course) spaghetti and meatballs.

7.8/10 (73 votes)

Jessica Largey

S2:E3

James Beard Award-winning chef Jessica Largey welcomes Roy and Jon to help cook up her unique takes on pork meatballs, grilled cabbage and roast duck.

7.4/10 (75 votes)

Tartine

S2:E4

Chefs Chad Robertson and Chris Bianco take Jon and Roy through their intricate processes for artisan bread baking, fermentation and coffee roasting.

8.1/10 (71 votes)

Late Night Burger

S2:E5

Roy and Jon re-create Holeman and Finch's late-night burger, then sample Chad Robertson's take on a grilled cheese and a delicious dessert by Nina Subhas.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 7.8 20
★ 8.4 Pizzana
★ 7.3 Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill Burr
2 ★ 7.7 5
★ 8.1 Late Night Burger
★ 7.4 Tartine