Family Recipe Showdown

Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer returns to her Southern roots this summer in the new home cooking competition Family Recipe Showdown. Set in New Orleans, the series features Octavia as the host, alongside Southern cooking royalty Edgar “Dook” Chase as the resident expert.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Family Recipe Showdown

First Air Date

July 17, 2025

Last Air Date

August 28, 2025

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Food Network

Networks

S01E08

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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