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Season 5

(2009)

Overview

The fifth season of the American reality television series The Next Food Network Star premiered on Sunday, June 7, 2009. Food Network executives, Bob Tuschman and Susie Fogelson, were joined by Bobby Flay as the Selection Committee for this season, which was filmed early 2009 in New York, New York and Miami, Florida.

Cast

Giada De Laurentiis as Self - Mentor
Giada De Laurentiis

as Self - Mentor

Bobby Flay as Self - Mentor
Bobby Flay

as Self - Mentor

Episodes

Press Party for Food Network's 16th Birthday poster

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June 7, 2009

In the season five premiere of The Next Food Network Star, the 10 finalists are immediately thrown into their first cha…

Holidays with Giada poster

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June 14, 2009

The nine remaining finalists receive their next challenge from Esquire's articles editor Ryan D'Agostino. They must cre…

Dinner at Ina's poster

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June 21, 2009

The eight remaining finalists meet Tyler Florence who tells them they must shop for a family dinner and menu-plan while…

The Ultimate American Meal poster

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June 28, 2009

Bobby Flay tests the remaining seven finalists by having them put their culinary point of view on a classic American di…

FN Star - Rachael Ray poster

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July 5, 2009

In the spirit of her cooking and kids charity, Yum-o!, Food Network star Rachael Ray challenges the remaining six final…

Miami Up All Night poster

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July 12, 2009

The remaining four finalists pack their bags and prepare to head to Miami for their next challenge. Before taking off w…

Red Lobster Battle On The Beach poster

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July 19, 2009

Miami VIP poster

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July 26, 2009

Finale poster

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February 8, 2009