Man vs. Master: Chef Battle (2019)

Oprah Winfrey's former chef, Master Art Smith, challenges three potential protégés; Chef Geter, Chef Georgeanne and Chef Nick to get creative with ancient grains and tests their technique with quick pickling.

Master Art Smith challenges three potential protégés; Chef Lauren, Chef Annie and Chef Jonathan to step outside their comfort zone by cooking with alcohol and utilizing ancient grains in their meals.

The pioneer of California cuisine, Master Jonathan Waxman, puts three potential protégés to the test as they're tasked with elevating ground meat to a delicious dish and making a meal with as little ingredients as possible.

Master Jonathan Waxman challenges three potential protégés; Chef Oscar, Chef Jennifer and Chef Mikel to step up their game as they prepare chicken three different ways and attempt to tackle the difficult technique of stove top frying.

James Beard award-winning Master Jonathan Waxman, challenges three potential protégés; Chef Dan, Chef Brooke and Chef Jesse to impress him with their take on bitter greens and total utilization cooking.

The king of Asian-fusion, Master Ming Tsai, puts three potential proteges; Chef Chris, Chef Dawn and Chef Chad to the test as they attempt to master a tricky fish sauce and create an incredible dim sum trio

Dynamic Master Antonia Lofaso, takes three potential protégés; Chef BC, Chef Charayne and Chef Saul and challenges them to get creative by incorporating eggplant into a unique entrée and making cheese from scratch.

French cuisine Master Josiah Citrin, puts three potential protégés; Chef Steve, Chef Ris and Chef Dominique to the test by challenging them to make the perfect omelette and wow him with their take on lobster.

Master Brendan Collins challenges three potential protégés; Chef Sezer, Chef Moira and Chef Jonathan to showcase their skills with cauliflower and butchery.

Legendary Mexican cuisine Master Rick Bayless kicks off a spirited competition when he challenges potential protégés; Chef Carmen, Chef Chelsea and Chef Stanley to amaze him with their take on achiote and their technique of using a mortar and pestle.

Master Rick Bayless challenges three potential protégés; Chef Christian, Chef Claudette, and Chef Ryan to prove their authenticity by preparing a dish that features Mexican chocolate and the art of the classic hand-made tortilla.

Potential protégés; 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.

The expert of both savory and sweet, Master Elizabeth Falkner, will challenge three potential protégés; Chef Evan, Chef Kyle, and Chef Jennifer to re-invent breakfast breads and create the perfect béarnaise sauce.