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2014
1 Season
4.6 (15)

Pressure Cooker from FYI is a unique and dynamic reality television series with exciting culinary competition elements, first released in 2014. The show traverses innovative conceptual ground by combining the thrill of food competition with the heartfelt nuances of relationship dynamics.

The primary premise of the show centres on contestants who are ionate about cooking but lack professional culinary skills. The eclectic mix of contestants includes grandmothers mastering family recipes, adventurous foodies keen on exotic ingredients, and amateur chefs with dreams of gastronomic greatness. Their relative lack of technical expertise adds a distinctive layer of interest and suspense to the competition, differentiating Pressure Cooker from many other culinary showdowns, and making it particularly compelling to viewers who can relate to these home-cooked rivalries.

In each episode, competitors are not only challenged to create high-quality dishes under immense pressure, but they also grapple with the added tension of having a professional chef on their team to guide them on the path. The professional chefs, all culinary veterans with reputive knowledge and experience, adopt a mentorship role. Their fascinating challenge is to help the novices hone their instincts, while balancing the need for educational guidance with the drama of competition.

Yet, the real entertainment lies in the chefs' struggle to teach the contestants, combined with their compelling desire to win. These interactions yield moments of comedic relief, high drama and touching mentor-student relationships that make Pressure Cooker far more than just a cooking competition. Rather, it showcases the spectacular world of culinary arts, complete with ion, creativity, failures and triumphs.

The setting of the competition is the ever-intense 'Pressure Cooker' kitchen, a well-stocked culinary wonderland that both inspires and challenges the contestants. A ticking clock lurking in the background adds an element of suspense, as the duos wrestle with time constraints to deliver their culinary masterpieces.

Creating distinct intrigue in an episode is the show

Pressure Cooker is a series that ran for 1 seasons (8 episodes) between September 7, 2014 and on fyi

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Seasons

8. Alex Guarnaschelli vs. Anne Burrell

March 25, 2015

In the last challenge, chefs must draw from personal stories to craft the perfect progressive menu. Finally, each makes their case for victory.

7. Stefano Faita vs. Rodney Bowers

February 21, 2015

Using ingredients from different global cuisines, the chefs go head-to-head with bold flavors. The final four collaborate for a party of food critics.

6. Alex Guarnaschelli vs. DJ BBQ

February 14, 2015

Two chefs are going home in the competition’s first double elimination, where savory dishes must feature a chocolate-forward spin.

5. Duff Goldman vs. Hugh Acheson

February 7, 2015

Duff Goldman and Hugh Acheson mentor the competing home cooks.

4. Graham Elliot vs. Rodney Bowers

January 31, 2015

Guest star Rodney Bowers carefully guides competitors Kathy Milonas and Stephen Torre.

3. Portland, Maine

September 21, 2014

Three teams are challenged to create a unique meal inspired by the local New England seafood cuisine.

2. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

September 14, 2014

Meals are prepared using ingredients gathered from farmlands in Vermont.

1. Burlington, VT

September 7, 2014

In each episode of Pressure Cooker three new teams compete in a different city in the USA for a cash prize. One member of each team is a chef, while the other member has little to no culinary expertise.

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Where to Watch Pressure Cooker

Pressure Cooker is available for streaming on the fyi website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Pressure Cooker on demand at Google Play.