Family Recipe Showdown

Family Recipe Showdown

Season 1

8 Episodes

Southern Brunch
E1

1. Southern Brunch

Jul 17, 2025 · 43 min
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Octavia and Dook open the kitchen to three teams of Southern families for a down-home showdown. In the first round, an aunt and niece, mother-in-law and son-in-law and wife duo serve up their best Southern brunch. In the second round, the final two teams put their own spin on one of guest judge Reese Witherspoon's childhood favorites to win $10,000.

Biscuit Bliss
E2

2. Biscuit Bliss

Jul 17, 2025 · 43 min
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Octavia Spencer and expert judge Edgar Dook Chase invite the home cooks to make their family's version of a Southern staple, biscuits; the two final teams take on guest judges Al and Leila Roker's family favorite desserts for a chance at $10,000.

Southern Cocktail Hour
E3

3. Southern Cocktail Hour

Jul 24, 2025 · 43 min
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Octavia Spencer and expert judge Edgar "Dook" Chase challenge the home cooks to make three cocktail bites alongside a signature cocktail. Then, the remaining teams put their spin on either guest Eric Stonestreet or Octavia's childhood comfort meal.

Team Tailgate
E4

4. Team Tailgate

Jul 31, 2025 · 43 min
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Octavia Spencer and judge Edgar "Dook" Chase challenge the home cooks to present their best handheld tailgate specialties; the two remaining teams prepare one of guest judge Danielle Brooks' family favorite dishes to win the $10,000 prize.

Catch of the South
E5

5. Catch of the South

Aug 7, 2025 · 43 min
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Octavia Spencer and expert judge Edgar "Dook" Chase welcome three teams of family home cooks to create Southern seafood specialties; two teams move on to round two, where they create their version of guest judge Kandi Burrus' family favorite.

Cast-Iron Secrets
E6

6. Cast-Iron Secrets

Aug 14, 2025 · 43 min
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Host Octavia Spencer and Edgar "Dook" Chase ask the teams to make their best cast-iron dishes; in round two, the competitors take on guest judge Tina Knowles' family favorite recipes to win the $10,000 prize.

Peas, Greens and Superstitions
E7

7. Peas, Greens and Superstitions

Aug 21, 2025 · 43 min
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Octavia Spencer and Edgar Dook Chase ask three teams of home cooks to create a dish based on family superstitions; in the second round, the remaining teams create a Southern vegan dish for guest judge Jessica Chastain.

Southern Fried and Some Sides
E8

8. Southern Fried and Some Sides

Aug 28, 2025 · 43 min
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Octavia Spencer and Edgar "Dook" Chase meet three family teams who are ready to take on southern-fried food; the two remaining teams bring their family's twist to one of the guest judge Tim Gunn's favorite dishes.