Episode 1
21 Chum Street
1h
One chef must use a shark jaw as a knife. Then, two chefs must cook out of — and on top of — a suitcase. Finally, a banana nut muffin challenge that drives the chefs both bananas and nuts.
Where to watch Cutthroat Kitchen
TV series
Cutthroat Kitchen
2013TV-G15 seasons6.6 / 10
Just how far is a chef willing to go to win a cooking competition? Cutthroat Kitchen hands four chefs each $25,000 and the opportunity to spend that money on helping themselves or sabotaging their competitors. Ingredients will be thieved, utensils destroyed and valuable time on the clock lost when the chefs compete to cook delicious dishes while also having to outplot the competition. With Alton Brown as the devilish provocateur, nothing is out of bounds when money changes hands and we see just how far chefs will go to ensure they have the winning dish.
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Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Cutthroat Kitchen is available to stream on Discovery+ (Via Amazon Prime), Disney+, Hulu, and Philo in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Synopsis
Just how far is a chef willing to go to win a cooking competition? Cutthroat Kitchen hands four chefs each $25,000 and the opportunity to spend that money on helping themselves or sabotaging their competitors. Ingredients will be thieved, utensils destroyed and valuable time on the clock lost when the chefs compete to cook delicious dishes while also having to outplot the competition. With Alton Brown as the devilish provocateur, nothing is out of bounds when money changes hands and we see just how far chefs will go to ensure they have the winning dish.
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Episode 2
Grill or be Grilled
1h
Four chefs are fired up to be named Cutthroat's grill master. One chef makes a dish that almost tastes like chicken. Then somebody feels the heat while tied to a rotisserie. Finally, burgers as never before.
Where to watch Cutthroat KitchenEpisode 3
Carne Diem
1h
The chefs make: French omelette Carne asada Baked apples Judged By: Jet Tila
Episode credits
Guest stars Jet Tila
Episode 4
The Best of the Worst
1h
Host Alton Brown revisits some of the worst sabotages of all time. Included: cooking upstream; and canned chicken Parmesan. Also: making crepes becomes even more tricky.
Where to watch Cutthroat KitchenEpisode 5
The Waffle Truth
1h
The chefs make: Spinach-artichoke dip Stromboli Belgian waffles Judged By: Simon Majumdar
Episode credits
Guest stars Simon Majumdar
Episode 6
Tikka Me Alton
1h
The chefs make: Fruit smoothie Chicken tikka masala Oatmeal raisin cookies Judged By: Susan Feniger
Episode credits
Guest stars Susan Feniger
Episode 7
Circus Spectacular
1h
The chefs make: Corn dog Peanut dish Funnel cake Judged By: Simon Majumdar
Episode credits
Guest stars Simon Majumdar
Episode 8
Meanwhile, Back on the Huevos Rancheros...
1h7.0 / 10
The chefs make: Huevos rancheros Pasta primavera Blondies Judged By: Antonia Lofaso
Episode credits
Guest stars Antonia Lofaso
Episode 9
My Kitchen for a Horse
1h
The chefs make: Southern biscuit breakfast Chicken nuggets Shortbread cookie Judged By: Jet Tila
Episode credits
Guest stars Jet Tila
Episode 10
I Know Who Kilt Me
1h
A chef gets hassled by haggis; a pair of chopsticks becomes a huge obstacle for someone; a chef finds struggles with key lime pie.
Where to watch Cutthroat KitchenEpisode 11
All in a Day's Jerk
1h
Guest judge Cat Cora; it's all downhill for three chefs in a bobsled; Swedish meatballs; one chef learns that peanut butter and jelly isn't child's play.
Episode credits
Guest stars Cat Cora
Episode 12
Molasses, Mo' Problems
1hfinale
The chefs make: Vegetable soup Philly cheesesteak Molasses cookies Judged By: Simon Majumdar
Episode credits
Guest stars Simon Majumdar
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Cutthroat Kitchen
Cast
Alton BrownSelf - HostJamie Gwen
Simon MajumdarSelf - Guest Judge
Antonia LofasoSelf - Guest Judge
Jet TilaSelf - Guest Judge
Ted AllenSelf - Guest Judge
Susan FenigerSelf - Guest Judge
David Alan GrierSelf - Guest JudgeProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 195
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Food NetworkUnited States
Embassy RowUnited States
Themes
chefcompetitioncooking
