Beat Bobby Flay
By Stephanie Morgan,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Kid-friendly cooking competition highlights global dishes.
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What's the Story?
Two talented chefs go head-to-head for the chance to BEAT BOBBY FLAY. To get to Bobby, the chefs must first face off against each other, creating a spectacular dish with a secret ingredient of Bobby's choice. Rotating celebrity judges know Bobby's strengths and his weaknesses. Their goal: Pick the chef who has the skills to take down Bobby Flay in his own arena. The winning chef gets to challenge Bobby with his or her surprise signature dish.
Is It Any Good?
Attempting to go beyond the status quo, this was the first cooking competition show to repeatedly pit top-level chefs directly against one of the biggest culinary celebrities around. And, as you might expect, that means every episode of Beat Bobby Flay has a whole lot of talk about just how great Bobby is -- almost an exhausting amount of it. The saving grace, though, is the food, especially in the "signature dish" round. The dishes are not only mouth-watering but also teach viewers a lot about traditional meals from around the world. In later seasons, the addition of famous guest judges just adds to the fun. And, in case you're wondering, Bobby Flay does sometimes get beat -- about a third of the time, actually.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the format of Beat Bobby Flay. Which section do you like the best, when the challenging chefs battle each other or when they battle Bobby Flay? Why do you think they don't just have one chef battle Bobby right away?
Why do you think there are so many competitive reality shows? What do you think people like about them?
Are the contestants, and Bobby Flay, gracious both when they win and when they lose? How does this demonstrate integrity? Why is that an important character trait?
TV Details
- Premiere date: August 24, 2013
- Cast: Bobby Flay , Anne Burrell , Alex Guarnaschelli
- Network: Discovery+
- Genre: Game Shows
- Topics: Cooking and Baking
- TV rating: TV-G
- Last updated: February 3, 2023
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