Season 2

2016 · 18 episodes

Episodes

1Fish Out of WaterThe prodigies will have to sink or swim when they face off against Drew Tsang, an executive chef who takes them to task in three rounds that revolve around seafood.
2Decadent DelightsIt's Executive Chef Zoe Schor's turn to shore up the competition against the prodigies; theme of Guilty pleasures.
3Danger ZoneExecutive Chef Johnny "Danger" Zone enters the Man vs. Child kitchen to take on our mini-masters. "Comfort Food" may be the theme, but this culinary showdown will be anything but "comfortable". Will the prodigies be able to take down the professional with a grilled cheese trio that can wow Chef Eric Greenspan, the "God of Grilled Cheese" in the final, winner-takes-all round?
4Mardi GrasExecutive Chef Sevan Abdessian has no intention of being defeated in the kitchen by a team of children. Exploding into the Man vs. Child kitchen, Chef Sevan breaks out the big flavors in New Orleans-inspired challenges, from po' boys to crawfish. Can our fantastic five bring the heat, fun and flavor of Mardi Gras and come out with a win?
5The Mamas and the TapasThe child cooking prodigies take on Executive Chef Dustin Trani in three rounds of competition, loaded with Spanish flair. It will all come down to who's tapas are perfecto, in the eyes of Master Chef Perfecto Rocher.
6Keep Calm and Curry OnChicago's Bib Gourmand darling, Executive Chef Jill Barron, takes on the child cooking prodigies in three rounds of Indian food inspired challenges.
7Work of ArtArmed with his steam punk goggles, Executive Chef Richie Farina brings his creative flair to the Man Vs. Child kitchen. From palette to palate, tonight's challenges are frame worthy celebrations of food as artistic expression.
8Feast from the EastExecutive Chef Jason Febres enters the Man vs. Child kitchen ready to take down the prodigies. Tonight's theme is all about Asian cuisine and with his expert fusion flavors, Chef Jason is not going go easy on our mini masters.
9Toast of the TownThe prodigies take on Cali cool Executive Chef, Chris "Malibu" Crary in three rounds of competition. From a "toast" challenge in round one, to a "small fish" entree in round two and finally a "pickled and fermented trio," this episode is a foodie's dream.
10America the BeautifulChef Melvin "Boots" Johnson takes on the child prodigies with American pride. In the first two rounds, they tackle classics such as hot dogs and pie. In the third and final round, Master Chef Bruce Kalman judges another American favorite--a trio of pizzas.
11Roman HolidayAmerica's favorite cooking prodigies take on Austin's up and coming Executive Chef, Roman Murphy in three rounds of competition. From prickly pears to burritos, tonight is all about the trendy foods of the Southwest. San Antonio's Tex Mex king, Master Chef Johnny Hernandez judges the final round.
12Where there's Smoke...Things go south in the Man vs. Child kitchen, as the child cooking prodigies take on New York's Kelvin Fernandez in three delicious southern comfort themed challenges. Who'll bring home the bacon? Legendary Master Chef Jonathan Waxman judges the final round.
13Cake WalkToss your saltshakers aside because tonight, Man vs. Child is diving into the sweet world of baking! She may not be a pastry chef, but Executive Chef Bev Lazo is bringing her years of experience to out "whip" the competition.
14A Chef's LifeAmerica's finest kid chefs take on Executive Chef Crystal "Pink" Delongpre in a rigorous battle of butchery, mother sauces and the elusive umami flavor. Chef Bruce Bromberg determines who will reign as champion in the final round.
15It's a Family AffairThe country's best kid chefs face off against Executive Chef Susie Jimenez. The chefs will battle in three rounds based on family dinner classics, family recipes and a trio of holiday favorites. Chef Betty Fraser presents and judges the final round.
16Back to SchoolThe nation's best kid chefs take on veteran Executive Chef Larry Keck in a three-round "back-to-school" themed episode featuring upgraded cookies and milk, an elevated school lunch as well as a vegetable trio. Master Chef, Luke Thomas presents and judges the final round.
17The Emperor Has No StoveThe best child chefs in the US take on Executive Chef Mette Williams in a series of challenges only using old school ingredients and old school techniques.
18Home CookingAmerica's most talented child chef prodigies take on Executive Chef Eli Kirshstein in a three round battle based on home cooking. Today's chefs will be featuring canned foods, then completely reinventing the TV dinner and finally, cooking a deep South trio for Master Chef and judge Art Smith.