Crime Scene Kitchen
Each episode of this cooking competition that is hosted by Joel McHale begins at the scene of the crime -- a kitchen that was just used to make an amazing, mouthwatering dessert that has since disappeared. The chef teams of two are challenged to scour the kitchen for clues and ingredients to figure out what was baked. Next, each team must duplicate the recipe based on their guess for celebrity judges chef Curtis Stone and cake artist Yolanda Gampp.
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Each episode of this cooking competition begins at the scene of the crime -- a kitchen that was just used to make an amazing, mouthwatering dessert that has since disappeared. To take the $100,000 prize, the competing dessert makers will need to prove they have the technical know-how, imagination and problem-solving skills needed to decode and re-create incredible desserts and cakes from across the world.
Bakers try to guess what type of dessert is made in the kitchen by looking at the leftover crumbs, flour trails, and other clues. Later, the bakers recreate the menu
Bakers try to guess what type of dessert is made in the kitchen by looking at the leftover crumbs, flour trails, and other clues. Later, the bakers recreate the menu
Six classically-trained baking duos search their kitchens for clues, which leads to several victories and one elimination.
Six classically-trained baking duos search their kitchens for clues, which leads to several victories and one elimination.
The self-taught bakers investigate a twist on an all-time favorite sweet treat during the safety bake round; in the elimination round, the remaining bakers must figure out the correct dessert to make in order to avoid elimination.
The self-taught bakers investigate a twist on an all-time favorite sweet treat during the safety bake round; in the elimination round, the remaining bakers must figure out the correct dessert to make in order to avoid elimination.
Five classically-trained baking teams return to the kitchen to solve two more culinary crimes, including an elimination bake with a seasonal dessert of Yolanda's choosing; the team with the poorest performance is sent home after the elimination bake.
Five classically-trained baking teams return to the kitchen to solve two more culinary crimes, including an elimination bake with a seasonal dessert of Yolanda's choosing; the team with the poorest performance is sent home after the elimination bake.
The self-taught bakers have one last chance to prove themselves before merging with the classically-trained bakers; TV personality Nene Leakes joins the judges as the contestants face their toughest challenge yet.
The self-taught bakers have one last chance to prove themselves before merging with the classically-trained bakers; TV personality Nene Leakes joins the judges as the contestants face their toughest challenge yet.
The self-taught bakers have one last chance to prove themselves before merging with the classically-trained bakers; TV personality Nene Leakes joins the judges as the contestants face their toughest challenge yet.
The self-taught bakers have one last chance to prove themselves before merging with the classically-trained bakers; TV personality Nene Leakes joins the judges as the contestants face their toughest challenge yet.
The classically trained bakers go head-to-head against the remaining self-taught teams; the teams must use their detective and math skills when they compete during the elimination round; guest judge Martina McBride.
The classically trained bakers go head-to-head against the remaining self-taught teams; the teams must use their detective and math skills when they compete during the elimination round; guest judge Martina McBride.
The remaining teams of bakers continue to battle for a spot in the semifinals; in the elimination round, the teams must construct their most complicated cake yet, chosen by guest judge chef Richard Blais.
The remaining teams of bakers continue to battle for a spot in the semifinals; in the elimination round, the teams must construct their most complicated cake yet, chosen by guest judge chef Richard Blais.
With only four teams of classically trained and self-taught bakers left, the semifinalists take on the safety bake round, inspired by guest judge Dwight Howard's favourite dessert.
With only four teams of classically trained and self-taught bakers left, the semifinalists take on the safety bake round, inspired by guest judge Dwight Howard's favourite dessert.
The finalists have five hours to master the final mystery dessert of the season; the team that performs the best across both rounds will be crowned "Crime Scene Kitchen" champions and take home $100,000.
The finalists have five hours to master the final mystery dessert of the season; the team that performs the best across both rounds will be crowned "Crime Scene Kitchen" champions and take home $100,000.