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Fresh Food on TV: Weekday Edition

Posted by Gordon Mark, June 16, 2008 at 7:15 PM

With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.

Recommended shows: It's the reunion of Top Chef Season 4's chefs! They'll talk about the show and answer questions from viewers. Also, Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, and Ted Allen will appear, and the fan favorite chef will be announced. Wednesday, 10 p.m. ET, Bravo

Monday (June 16)

Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Mario Batali is a guest on the show. 12:35 a.m. ET, NBC

Tuesday (June 17)

Sesame Street: "Health Food Game Show." Elmo appears on a game show about healthy foods where he has to find healthy foods of different colors. 7 a.m. ET, PBS

Hell's Kitchen: Four remain as they'll have to prepare a special luncheon for 80 pregnant women. The women will determine who the win a $1,000 shopping spree. During dinner service one finalist gets careless and burns Chef Ramsay's hand. 9 p.m. ET, FOX

Wednesday (June 18)

Sesame Street: "American Fruit Stand." Miles helps Alan out by watching his fruit stand. There are also a few musical numbers about the fruits and vegetables as Sesame Street gets magically transformed into a 50's music show called "American Fruit Stand." 7 a.m. ET, PBS

Top Chef: "Watch What Happens Reunion." Andy Cohen hosts a reunion of season 4's chefs and the fan favorite chef is announced. 10 p.m. ET, Bravo

Friday (June 20)

Iron Chef Japan: "Battle Bok Choy." Chef Hisao Yaginuma vs. Iron Chef Chen. 11 p.m. ET, Fine Living Network

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