Serious Eats
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 (especially PBS shows); check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Monday (February 1)
Cake Boss: "Aquarium Adventures & An Announcement." Buddy adds live fish to an underwater-themed cake for a local aquarium; Lisa and Remy make a special announcement to Buddy. 9 p.m. ET, TLC
Worst Cooks in America: "The Final Test." The remaining two recruits and their chefs prepare for their final challenge: a three-course meal for food critics who think the dishes were cooked by Anne and Beau. The critics reveal their choice for best-executed meal, and the $25,000 winner is declared. Read our interview with Anne to get in the mood. 10 p.m. ET (the entire six-episode season replays starting at 5 p.m.), Food Network
No Reservations: "Prague." Bourdain heads to the Czech Republic to explore the enchanting city of Prague, where he feasts of sausages, goulash and lots of world-class beer. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Tuesday (February 2)
Mexico One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless: "Guac on the Wild Side." Rick makes several guacamole variations, including Oaxacan guacamole with chile-lime toasted grasshoppers. (repeat) 7 p.m. ET, PBS
Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home: "Charcuterie: Sausage and Pate." My favorite kitchen duo breaks down the mysteries of charcuterie, preparing sausage and lentil salad, country pate, and a truffle-infused sausage wrapped in brioche. (repeat) 7:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Last Restaurant Standing: "The Cake." In each of their restaurants, the four remaining couples must prepare a three-course meal ending with a celebratory cake. 9 p.m. ET, BBC America
Chopped: "Judge Knows Best." Fish in the appetizer round, an unfamiliar condiment in the entree basket, and prosecco with dessert. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Wednesday (February 3)
The Today Show: Martha Stewart is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, NBC
Lidia's Italy: "Stuff It Your Way." Lidia features dishes of Umbria, including veal scallopine and torta al testo stuffed with prosciutto, taleggio, bresaola and arugula. (repeat) 7:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Throwdown with Bobby Flay: "German Chocolate Cake." Bobby challenges a baker from Harlem, New York to put her family's German chocolate cake to the test. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Thursday (February 4)
Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home: "Comfort Food." I love this show enough to watch multiple episodes per week! In this episode, J. and J. prepare poached chicken with vegetables and flaky-crusted chicken pot pie. (repeat) 7:30 p.m. ET, PBS
Food Tech: "Lunch Box." Bobby dissects lunch box favorites like peanut butter and jelly, Twinkies, Goldfish crackers, and juice boxes. 9 p.m. ET, History
Ace of Cakes: "Copper, Carbonite and Jewels." Duff's crew creates a cake of Han Solo and musician Jewel stops by Charm City Cakes. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Friday (February 5)
Good Morning America: With the big game approaching on Sunday, Super Bowl party recipes are featured. 7 a.m. ET, ABC
Kitchen Nightmares: "Bazzini." Ramsay heads to Bazzini Cafe, an Italian restaurant in New Jersey that struggles with service issues and a disappointing head chef. 9 p.m. ET, Fox
The Best Thing I Ever Ate: "Snack Attack." Giada, Ted Allen, Alex Guarnaschelli and others reveal their favorite snack foods—just in time for the Super Bowl. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network