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 (August 30)

Julia Child: "Apple Desserts." Julia teaches us how to make a perfect tarte tatin. (repeat) 2 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: "Berlin." Tony checks out the dual cultures and tumultuous history of Berlin, while enjoying some authentic German grub. (repeat) 3 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Nigella Lawson: "Weekend Wonders." With plenty of time for cooking, Nigella makes her family happy with roasted potatoes and chocolate cake (among other treats). (repeat) 4 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

The Best Thing I Ever Ate: "Last Supper." Food Network celebrities share their last meals, from fried chicken to juicy duck. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives: "Family Joints." Guy explores mom-and-pop shops, as well as places where kids are carrying on their parents' culinary traditions. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Tuesday (August 31)

All American Festivals: "Carrot Festival." Visit the "carrot capital of the world" and learn how many different uses the root vegetable can serve. 11 a.m. ET, Travel Channel

Down Home with the Neelys: "Grown Up Sweet Tooth." The happy couple make sweet-glazed ham and sweet potato tartlets to satisfy even the most adult sweet tooth. (repeat) 11:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmare: "Sandgate." Gordon tries to tackle an unruly staff and awful food at this seaside restaurant. (repeat) 6 p.m. ET, BBC America

Food(ography): "Cocktails." Learn about the development of the speakeasy, and how to craft some great bar drinks. 10 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Chopped: "$50,000 Tournament: Part 1." Four previous winners return to battle in a multi-part series, culminating in a $50,000 winner. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Wednesday (September 1)

All American Festivals: "Pancake Festival." Everyone loves a flapjack, so check out this festival that celebrates them in all their slightly-leavened glory. 11 a.m. ET, Travel Channel

Masterchef: "Top 9." The top nine home cooks must compete to cater a wedding, even though they have no professional experience. 8 p.m. ET, Fox Network

Throwdown with Bobby Flay: "Burgers." Bobby fancies himself a grillmaster, but can he take on a Cuban-style burger inspired by NYC? 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Chuck's Day Off: "My Toughest Critics." Chuck's family may be tough, but I'm sure not even they can resist a maple pecan pie. (repeat) 10 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Top Chef: Five chefs remain in this epic culinary showdown—see who will make the top four. (Here's last week's recap!) 10 p.m. ET, Bravo Network

24 Hour Restaurant Battle: "Theme Restaurants Battle." It's caveman cuisine vs. trailer park food in this showdown. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Thursday (September 2)

Roker on the Road: "Layer it On." Al investigates trifle, monkey bread, great burgers, and other layered foods from across the country. (repeat) 11:30 a.m. ET, Travel Channel

Extreme Cuisine with Jeff Corwin: "United Kingdom." Haggis is the least of Jeff's concerns as he travels around the UK collecting odd edibles. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network

Ace of Cakes: "Full Throttle Cakes." Duff wants to launch the first-ever rocket cake from his bakery. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Cook Like an Iron Chef: "Secret Ingredient Scallops." Chef Michael Symon shows us how to make an ace scallop worthy of a panel of judges. 10 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Family Style: "Rappin' Restaurant." The duo creates a promotional rap video to advertise their new restaurant venture. 10:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Friday (September 3)

Secrets of a Restaurant Chef: "The Secret to Brunch." Chef Anne whips up easy homemade scones and a quick sausage frittata. (repeat) 3:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Paula's Home Cooking: "Cooking Class." Paula shows us how to properly do the basics, like a classic creme brulee dessert. (repeat) 6 p.m. ET, Food Network

Man v. Food: "Brooklyn." Adam returns to his hometown and faces off against some seriously spicy chicken wings. (repeat) 8 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

At the Table With...: "Michael Smith." Canadian television star Michael Smith helps viewers cook without a recipe and find elegance in simple dishes. 9 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

My Country, My Kitchen: "Tokyo with Roy Yamaguchi." Roy takes us to a great fish market and his favorite food stalls in this Japanese city. 9:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel