E1 • Episode 1

1. 42 min
2. TV-14
3. CC

Two teams of eight compete in culinary challenges; the first competition pits them against each other to create a menu for the chef to judge by the end of day.

E2 • Episode 2

1. 41 min
2. TV-14
3. CC

The teams reveal the name and look of their restaurant, and each team must host a private party for a fashion designer.

E3 • Episode 3

1. 41 min
2. TV-14
3. CC

Each team has to create a dish in one hour for Marco; the teams are surprised to learn that every single diner rated their restaurant with a Zagat rating form.

E4 • Episode 4

1. 41 min
2. TV-14
3. CC

The remaining teams must prepare a dish using aphrodisiac ingredients; a famous sommelier tells the winning team how to pair wine with food.

E5 • Episode 5

1. 41 min
2. TV-14
3. CC

The contestants must serve dishes to Italian customers, including Vincent Pastore, Federico Castelluccio and Mario Batali.

E6 • Episode 6

1. 41 min
2. TV-14
3. CC

The final three teams compete to impress Marco and the diners by re-creating one of Marco's signature dishes.

E7 • Episode 7

1. 41 min
2. TV-14
3. CC

The remaining teams are asked to cater an event for food critic Danyelle Freeman and uptown socialites; the teams must completely remake their restaurant in three days.

E8 • Episode 8

1. 41 min
2. TV-14
3. CC

The final two couples compete; opening night is filled with celebrities; a winner is determined.