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 (July 5)

The Best Thing I Ever Ate: "Appetizers." Hear about some celebrity chefs' favorite pre-meal treats. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives: "Where the Locals Eat." Guy visits some local favorites, such as a Memphis fried chicken joint. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: "Caribbean Island Hopping." Tony returns with a new season of food debauchery, starting with Caribbean food in the Grenadine Islands. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

FoodCrafters: "Cure." Aida shows us how to cure meats and highlights some businesses that do it best. 10 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Unique Eats: "Meats." Learn about what makes the Minetta Tavern burger so delicious and snag some other meat secrets. 10:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Tuesday (July 6)

Hell's Kitchen: "8 Chefs Compete." The chefs must do a blind tasting then attempt to do a timed dinner service. 8 p.m. ET, Fox Network

Food Detectives: "Brain Freeze." Ted Allen and his scientist friends try to unlock the secrets to avoiding brain freeze. (repeat) 8:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Cupcake Wars: "Survival of the Fittest." Four cupcake makers compete to have their miniature delights on display at a Los Angeles museum. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Food Jammers: "Kick the Can Ice Cream." The boys use their beer cooler to make ice cream while on a camping trip. 9:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Chopped: "Crunch Time." The chefs do a ballgame-inspired appetizer, and must use potato chips in their dessert. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Wednesday (July 7)

Tyler's Ultimate: "Paella." Learn how to make the best paella you've ever had with Tyler's recipes. (repeat) 1 p.m. ET, Food Network

Barefoot Contessa: "Pizza Party." Ina takes us back to basics with easy white pizza for a crowd. (repeat) 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Throwdown with Bobby Flay: "Fish Tacos." Bobby takes on a Mexican chef in a taco throwdown. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Top Chef: "Room Service." The chefs battle it out before a panel of critical judges, and throw each other under the bus. 9 p.m. ET, Bravo Network

Man v. Food: "Salt Lake City." Adam travels to Utah to try a killer pastrami sandwich, and take on another food challenge. 9 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Thursday (July 8)

Food Finds: "Native American." Learn about traditional American foods such as rice and maize. (repeat) 10:30 a.m. ET, Travel Channel

Good Eats: "Say Cheese!" Alton shows us how to pasteurize and make cheese, resulting in a delicious savory snack. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network

The Thirsty Traveler: "England: Make it Mead!" Kevin Brauch travels to England to explore this overseas drink. 9:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Ace of Cakes: "Miami Meltdown." The crew must make their tallest statue yet, and perform a live cake-building demonstration. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares: "Sante La Brea." Gordon visits a health food restaurant that serves spoiled food, and ends up having to call the cops. 10 p.m. ET, BBC America

Friday (July 9)

Tyler's Ultimate: "Ultimate Indian Dinner." It may not be his native cuisine, but Tyler makes some mean Indian food. (repeat) 11 a.m. ET, Food Network

Giada at Home: "Lobster Bake." Giada whips up some lobster recipes and accompanying sides. (repeat) 12:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Food Network Challenge: "World Championship Steak Cook-off." 43 cooks compete for the title of best steak. (repeat) 7 p.m. ET, Food Network

At the Table With...: "Rick Bayless." Learn about this great chef's history and professional development. 9 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

My Country, My Kitchen: "Southern France with Jacque Torres." The pastry chef returns to his homeland and shows us his roots. 9:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel