Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown

Executive Chef Johnny "Danger" Zone enters the Man vs. Child kitchen to take on our mini-masters. "Comfort Food" may be the theme, but this culinary showdown will be anything but "comfortable". Will the prodigies be able to take down the professional with a grilled cheese trio that can wow Chef Eric Greenspan, the "God of Grilled Cheese" in the final, winner-takes-all round?

The prodigies will have to sink or swim when they face off against Executive Chef Drew Tsang, who takes them to task in three rounds that all revolve around seafood. Who’s ready for some mouth-watering alligator picatta? Master Chef Jen Carroll presents and judges our third and final winner-takes-all round.

It's Executive Chef Zoe Schor's turn to shore up the competition against the prodigies. With a theme like "Guilty pleasures" every round is sure to be absolutely delicious. But will our prodigies conquer with caviar? Or will Chef Schor shut them down with her Deadly Sin-inspired trio? Master Chef Antonia Lofaso presents and judges our third and final winner-takes-all round.

Executive Chef Sevan Abdessian has no intention of being defeated in the kitchen by a team of children. Exploding into the Man vs. Child kitchen, Chef Sevan breaks out the big flavors in New Orleans-inspired challenges, from po' boys to crawfish. Can our fantastic five bring the heat, fun and flavor of Mardi Gras and come out with a win? 'Nawlins native Marcus Christiana-Beninger presents and judges the third and final winner-takes-all round.

The child cooking prodigies take on Executive Chef Dustin Trani in three rounds of competition, loaded with Spanish flair. It will all come down to who's tapas are perfecto, in the eyes of Master Chef Perfecto Rocher.

Chicago's Bib Gourmand darling, Executive Chef Jill Barron, takes on the child cooking prodigies in three rounds of Indian food inspired challenges. Right at the start, things get nuts as the prodigies work hard to top Jill's impeccable technique and flavor profiles. But can they curry favor with the judges for the win? Master Chef Maneet Chouhan presents and judges the winner takes all round.