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Family Recipe Showdown

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Episode 143 min2025-07-17

Southern Brunch

Octavia and Dook open the kitchen to three teams of Southern families for a down-home showdown. In the first round, an aunt and niece, mother-in-law and son-in-law and wife duo serve up their best Southern brunch. In the second round, the final two teams put their own spin on one of guest judge Reese Witherspoon's childhood favorites to win $10,000.

Episode 243 min2025-07-17

Biscuit Bliss

Octavia Spencer and expert judge Edgar Dook Chase invite the home cooks to make their family's version of a Southern staple, biscuits; the two final teams take on guest judges Al and Leila Roker's family favorite desserts for a chance at $10,000.

Episode 343 min2025-07-24

Southern Cocktail Hour

Octavia Spencer and expert judge Edgar "Dook" Chase challenge the home cooks to make three cocktail bites alongside a signature cocktail. Then, the remaining teams put their spin on either guest Eric Stonestreet or Octavia's childhood comfort meal.

Episode 443 min2025-07-31

Team Tailgate

Octavia Spencer and judge Edgar "Dook" Chase challenge the home cooks to present their best handheld tailgate specialties; the two remaining teams prepare one of guest judge Danielle Brooks' family favorite dishes to win the $10,000 prize.

Episode 543 min2025-08-07

Catch of the South

Octavia Spencer and expert judge Edgar "Dook" Chase welcome three teams of family home cooks to create Southern seafood specialties; two teams move on to round two, where they create their version of guest judge Kandi Burrus' family favorite.

Episode 643 min2025-08-14

Cast-Iron Secrets

Host Octavia Spencer and Edgar "Dook" Chase ask the teams to make their best cast-iron dishes; in round two, the competitors take on guest judge Tina Knowles' family favorite recipes to win the $10,000 prize.

Episode 743 min2025-08-21

Peas, Greens and Superstitions

Octavia Spencer and Edgar Dook Chase ask three teams of home cooks to create a dish based on family superstitions; in the second round, the remaining teams create a Southern vegan dish for guest judge Jessica Chastain.

Episode 843 min2025-08-28

Southern Fried and Some Sides

Octavia Spencer and Edgar "Dook" Chase meet three family teams who are ready to take on southern-fried food; the two remaining teams bring their family's twist to one of the guest judge Tim Gunn's favorite dishes.

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