Top Chef Junior
Top Chef Junior is an American reality competition television series that serves as a spin-off of the popular "Top Chef" series. Ordered in 2008 for an eight-episode run on Bravo, the show had never aired, nor is it known if any episodes were produced at that time. However, nine years later, Top Chef Junior was mentioned as the marquee program for Universal Kids, an NBCUniversal-owned children's channel launched on September 9, 2017. Season 1 consisted of 14 episodes and feature 12 young chefs, aged 9–14. The winner receives $50,000 and the title  of Top Chef Junior. The show is hosted by actress Vanessa Lachey, with "Top Chef Masters" and "Top Chef Duels" host Curtis Stone serving as its head judge. "Top Chef Junior" premiered on October 13, 2017. In November 2017 Top Chef Junior was renewed for a 2nd season, which premiered on September 8, 2018. It consists of 12 finalist chefs aged 9–14. Season 1. Season 1 Contestants. Sources: Episode 1: Dishing Up Dreams. "Original airdate:" October 13, 2017 Episode 2: Food Truck Frenzy. "Original airdate:" October 20, 2017 Episode 3: Battle of the Buds. "Original airdate:" October 27, 2017 Battle  winners in Bold Episode 4: Chef's Best Friend. "Original airdate:" November 3, 2017 Episode 5: Food Fight! "Original airdate:" November 10, 2017 Battle winners in Bold Episode 6: It's No Cake Walk. "Original airdate:" November 17, 2017 Episode 7: Glow Big or Go Home. "Original airdate:" December 1, 2017 Episode 8: Field Day! "Original airdate:" December 8, 2017 Episode 9: Un-bee-lievable. "Original airdate:" December 15, 2017 Episode 10: Restaurant Wars. "Original airdate:" January 5, 2018 Episode 11: The Claw. "Original airdate:" January 12, 2018 Episode 12: Cooking for Treasure. "Original airdate:" Episode 13: Lemon Aid. "Original  airdate:" Episode 14: You Are Top Chef Junior! "Original airdate:" Season 2. Season 2 Contestants. Sources: Episodes. Episode 0: Making the Cut "Original airdate: August 4, 2018" At boot camp, 22 talented young chefs compete for their chance to make the cast of the second season of the series. Episode 1: Stirring Up a Celebration. "Original airdate:" September 8, 2018 Episode 2: Sunny Side Up. "Original airdate:" September 15, 2018 Episode 3: Rolling In Dough. "Original airdate:" September 22, 2018 Episode 4: Sweet Dreams Come True "Original Airdate: September 29, 2018" Episode 5: Field Day! "Original Airdate: October 6, 2018  Guest Judge: Reggie Bush Chefs participate in teams in three rounds The first two teams to finish win a significant advantage in the Gameday Quickfire Challenge.