Ep 2. Comeback Kitchen: Dinners of the Decades

Comeback Kitchen is back with a new twist! In season 13 episode 2, titled "Dinners of the Decades," the eliminated contestants from the current season of Food Network Star will compete against seven former Food Network Star competitors for a chance to re-enter the competition.

The challenge for this episode will be a trip down memory lane as each contestant will be tasked with recreating a classic dish from a specific decade, ranging from the 1950s to the 2010s. The judges, including Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay, will evaluate each dish based on its taste, presentation, and how well the contestant captures the essence of the decade.

Throughout the competition, there will be tension amongst the contestants as they fight for the opportunity to re-enter the competition. Also, they will have to deal with challenges unique to each decade. For example, a contestant recreating a dish from the 1970s may have to deal with the era's fondness for gelatin molds while someone trying to recreate a dish from the 1990s might battle the era's love of fusion cuisine.

As the competition progresses, some contestants will rise to the occasion, showcasing their culinary skills and creativity, while others will struggle and risk elimination. It will be a make-or-break moment for the eliminated competitors as they have a chance to come back with a new sense of purpose and try to win over the judges once again.

In the end, only one of the eliminated contestants will have the opportunity to return and continue the journey to become the next Food Network Star. Who will master the challenges of the past and fight their way back into the competition? Tune in to season 13 episode 2 of Comeback Kitchen to find out.