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Bobby Flay's The Line

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In restaurant kitchens around the world, elite chefs must work as a team every night to perfectly execute their dishes under intense pressure and in the new competition series Bobby Flay's The Line , the culinary icon pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes reality of working…

Series·Food Network·September 8, 2026·Food

ABOUT THE SERIES

In restaurant kitchens around the world, elite chefs must work as a team every night to perfectly execute their dishes under intense pressure and in the new competition series Bobby Flay's The Line , the culinary icon pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes reality of working on a restaurant line. Each week, Bobby leads his hand-picked home team of extraordinary chefs Antonia Lofaso, Michael Jenkins and Claudette Zepeda against some of the country's most acclaimed restaurant staffs to execute a flawless dinner service – all for real diners in real time. The dueling lines must deliver dishes to diners and VIP guests, who rate each plate. After the ratings roll in, the lines can then choose to pivot their strategy based on that feedback. The home team's reputation is at stake to secure the win, but if the visiting team prevails, they will win $25,000.

EPISODE RELEASE SCHEDULE

The series premieres on September 8, 2026, with new episodes following through October 20, 2026.

September 8, 2026

Fariyal Abdullahi: Hav & Mar

60 minutes

In the series premiere, Marcus Samuelsson surprises Bobby by joining his restaurant Hav & Mar's Executive Chef Fariyal Abdullahi and her line to go up against Bobby's home team in a global seafood battle. Unexpected problems force the chefs to improvise to get all their dishes out – but only one line overcomes the obstacles to capture the win.

September 15, 2026

Fabio Viviani: Giostra

60 minutes

There's a lot on the line for home team chef Antonia Lofaso when her friend and fellow Italian Fabio Viviani challenges Bobby Flay's team to a battle Italiano.

September 22, 2026

Leah Cohen: Pig & Khao

60 minutes

Longtime "Beat Bobby Flay" judge Leah Cohen challenges Bobby Flay's home team chefs to a Southeast Asian showdown.

September 29, 2026

David Viana: Lita

60 minutes

Bobby Flay's former employee David Viana takes on his mentor with his family's Iberian cuisine.

October 6, 2026

Spike Mendelsohn: Good Stuff Eatery

60 minutes

Spike Mendelsohn brings a secret weapon with him to help school Bobby Flay's home team in a burger bash.

October 13, 2026

Leia Gaccione: The Saint Clair

60 minutes

Bobby Flay's protege Leia Gaccione surprises her former boss in an epic brunch battle.

October 20, 2026

Byron Gomez: Bruto

60 minutes

Bobby Flay's home team chefs Antonia Lofaso, Michael Jenkins, and Claudette Zepeda are feeling out of their element when they're challenged by Byron Gomez to an unfamiliar cuisine: Costa Rican!

CAST AND PARTICIPANTS

Bobby FlayTeam Leader
Antonia LofasoChef
Michael JenkinsChef
Claudette ZepedaChef
Laurence KretchmerRestaurant Manager

RELEASE DETAILS

Premiere
September 8, 2026
Where
Food Network
Format
Series
Episodes
7
Runtime
60 minutes per episode
Schedule
Tuesday
Genres
Food

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