E1 - Back to School

Aired: September 30, 2008

A year ago, 12 students arrived in Stratford to begin the two-year program at an internationally recognized culinary academy. Now there are only nine in the group and in their first days back they realize the challenges in front of them are greater than ever before.

E2 - I See Potential

Aired: October 07, 2008

Nineteen-year-old Kelsey is the youngest in the group and is the first up to lead her team as head chef at a restaurant lab. But her hopes of executing her vision for her menu are crushed when her instructor arrives to supervise.

E3 - Dark Passion

Aired: October 14, 2008

Richard is torn between being a single parent and chef school apprentice. His internal struggle erupts on his night to be head chef and threatens his success at the school

E4 - The New Leaf

Aired: October 21, 2008

Enfant-terrible Alex claims to have turned over a new leaf this year. He wants to stay clean and sober and graduate at the top of the class. But old patterns surface, and, once again, he becomes the centre of controversy and conflict

E5 - Oh My God

Aired: October 28, 2008

The ever-cocky Dave takes over the kitchen and thinks that yelling is the best way to get things done. But he's been dealt a bad hand today, and anger doesn't seem to be working for him.

E6 - Either You Win or You Don't Win

Aired: November 04, 2008

Three of the students face off as head chefs in the first of this season panel days. Kelsey needs self-esteem, Alex needs to redeem himself, but everyone thinks Richard is a shoe-in.

E7 - Class President

Aired: November 11, 2008

It's Ben's turns to be head chef, but Richard has disappeared and the group's morale is at an all-time low. Ben struggles against the odds to pull off a successful dinner and, more importantly, to retain his golden boy image.

E8 - Andrewbot 3000

Aired: November 18, 2008

Richard's problems reach a crisis. The students can no longer rely on him, but they are torn by their loyalty. The school directors have to face the difficult decision of whether to expel him, while Andrew is forced to make his toughest choice yet.

E9 - Something To Prove

Aired: November 25, 2008

In a second panel, students prepare their own versions of high-end bistro fare. Everyone gets a big shock when a visiting chef sizes up the group and makes his assessment of who has what it takes.

E10 - The Black Box

Aired: December 02, 2008

Chef Instructor Neil Baxter challenges the students' creativity and organization. Faced with a limited number of ingredients and a limited period of time, they must create an internationally inspired menu from Thai to India to Ethiopian. It's a critical exam that weighs heavily on their final mark.

E11 - Just Suck It Up

Aired: December 09, 2008

Matt has earned the reputation as teacher's pet, but there's no denying he's talented. He and his mentor take over the kitchen at the year's final lab dinner, but most of the other students are left with a bad taste in the mouth.

E12 - The Final Chapter: Part 1

Aired: December 16, 2008

The series finale is a two-part special. The school announces a bursary for a once in a lifetime opportunity to apprentice in Paris at a three-star Michelin restaurant. The decision on who graduates as the most promising chef is the culmination of the grueling two-year program.

E13 - The Final Chapter: Part 2

Aired: December 23, 2008

Part two of the two part special. The school decides who will go to Paris for the apprenticeship at a three-star Michelin restaurant.