Plot Synopsis

Hosted by Richard Blais, MAN VS. MASTER: CHEF BATTLE is a one-hour series that features unknown chefs who compete for the opportunity of a lifetime: a coveted apprenticeship with a world-renowned celebrity chef. But in order to win, they have to impress a judge/critic during a face-off against the master, which includes a rotating roster of chefs like Art Smith, Elizabeth Falkner, Jonathan Waxman, Ming Tsai and Rick Bayless. In the series opener, "In a Pickle: Art Smith," Oprah Winfrey's former chef, Art Smith, challenges three potential proteges -- Chef Geter, Chef Georgeanne and Chef Nick -- to get creative with ancient grains and tests their technique with quick pickling. Before the war is over, food critic Bill Esparza determines which chef has what it takes to beat out the master himself, in a final cooking challenge.
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On Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 6-8pm ET, FYI premiered the season finale of MAN VS. MASTER: CHEF BATTLE, debuting back-to-back new episodes:

"Short Rib, Tall Order: Eric Greenspan" (6pm): Three potential prot g s; Chef Kevin, Chef Brian, and Chef Carina will compete for the chance to work with the king of fine dining, Master Eric Greenspan. They'll battle it out by preparing the most delicious short rib and cooking the perfect crispy fish skin. Before one of the chefs can claim victory, they'll take on Greenspan in a once and a lifetime battle, to impress food critic Bill Esparza.

"Weekend at Bearnaise: Elizabeth Falkner" (7pm): The expert of both savory and sweet, Master Elizabeth Falkner, will challenge three potential prot g s; Chef Evan, Chef Kyle, and Chef Jennifer to re-invent breakfast breads and create the perfect b arnaise sauce. The last chef standing will take on Falkner herself, in a head to head challenge to make a perfectly balanced sweet heat dish for global food critic, Krista Simmons.