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Fresh Food on TV: Weekday Edition
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.
Monday (July 27)
Good Eats (warning, autoplay video): "The Big Chili." Alton examines and makes chili. (repeat) 8 p.m. ET, Food Network
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: "Rust Belt." Tony meets up with his friend Zamir and travels to Baltimore, Maryland; Detroit, Michigan; and Buffalo, New York in the winter to check out delicious food. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (warning, autoplay video): Mama's Cookin'." Wings and waffles soul food style in Oklahoma City, a family home turned restaurant in Dallas, and a Polish eatery in a strip mall in Los Angeles. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Tuesday (July 28)
The Martha Stewart Show (warning, autoplay video): Martha has lunch at Graffiti Food and Wine Bar. (repeat) 11 a.m. ET, NBC
Hell's Kitchen: The contestants are challenged to cook for a room full of firefighters. 8 p.m. ET, FOX
The Best Thing I Ever Ate (warning, autoplay video): "Wake Up Call." Food Network stars talk about the foods they start the day with. 9:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
Chopped (warning, autoplay video): "Pods, Grills and Sticky Fingers." Edamame and shrimp for the appetizer round and flank steak for the entree round. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Chef Tom Colicchio is a guest. 12:35 a.m. ET, NBC
Wednesday (July 29)
The Early Show: Chef Rick Bayless is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, CBS
The Martha Stewart Show (warning, autoplay video): Martha visits Rai Rai Ken noodle bar. (repeat) 11 a.m. ET, NBC
Throwdown With Bobby Flay (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Sloppy Joes." Bobby challenges two New York City restaurateurs to a sloppy joe throwdown in Midtown Manhattan. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Gordon Ramsay's F Word: Neneh Cherry and her family cook smoked trout fillets, glazed beef with gremolata, and a pear tatin. Then Gordon teaches British politician John Prescott how to cook fish cakes with anchovy dressing. Tom Parker Bowles visits Sardinia in search of a food delicacy. Gordon joins the U.S. Army to take on hogs and Dannii Minogue challenges him with her vegetarian risotto recipe. 9 p.m. ET, BBC America
Top Chef Masters (warning, autoplay video): "Champions Round Begins." The winners from previous episodes compete in the finals. Each chef is asked to make their signature dish and then challenged to recreate their competitor's dish. 10 p.m. ET, Bravo
Late Show with David Letterman: Amy Adams (Julie & Julia) is a guest. 11:30 p.m. ET, CBS
Thursday (July 30)
The Early Show: Chef Bobby Flay is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, CBS
The Martha Stewart Show (warning, autoplay video): Martha goes to ChikaLicious Dessert Bar. (repeat) 11 a.m. ET, NBC
Penn & Teller: Bullshit!: The comedy/magic/debunker duo takes on organic food in this latest episode. 10 p.m. ET, Showtime
Friday (July 31)
The Early Show: Katie Lee Joel cooks. 7 a.m. ET, CBS
The Today Show: Chef Curtis Stone is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, NBC
Good Morning America: Guy Fieri is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, ABC
The Martha Stewart Show (warning, autoplay video): Martha tours the Momofuku Milk Bar; chefs David Chang and Christina Tosi prepare a sweet and savory dish. (repeat) 11 a.m. ET, NBC
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Adam Richman is a guest. 11:35 p.m. ET, NBC
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