Crime Scene Kitchen Explained

Genre:
Presenter:Joel McHale
Judges:
  • Yolanda Gampp
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:3
Num Episodes:28
Executive Producer:
Camera:Multi-camera
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Location:
Network:Fox
Last Aired:present

Crime Scene Kitchen is an American reality television series that premiered on Fox on May 26, 2021. The series is hosted by Joel McHale with Yolanda Gampp and Curtis Stone serving as judges.

In May 2022, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered in June 2023. In March 2024, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on September 26, 2024.

Format

In each episode, teams of two bakers are tasked with deducing the type of dessert that was prepared in a kitchen by inspecting the state of its tools, food remnants, and other evidence such as written clues. Each team re-creates the dessert they identified, from scratch. The judges evaluate each team's dish based primarily on accuracy in identification, while taste and execution are considered as secondary factors.

Each episode consists of two rounds. The first round is the "Safety Bake" in which the winners are exempt from the second round and safe from elimination. In the first season, the first round was called the "Dessert Round", and the winners instead received an extra hint during the second round. The second round is called the "Elimination Bake" or the "Showpiece Round" in the first season. The worst-performing team in the second round is eliminated from the competition.

Each season features twelve teams, initially divided into two groups of six. In the second season, the groupings were based on the bakers' backgrounds, pitting self-taught bakers against those who are classically trained. Each of the first six episodes of each season features only one group, alternating until three teams have been eliminated from each group. Thereafter, the six teams remaining compete simultaneously. Thus, no more than six teams compete at once.

Production

On April 7, 2021, it was announced that Fox had ordered Crime Scene Kitchen, with Joel McHale as host, who also serves as an executive producer. Yolanda Gampp and Curtis Stone serve as judges for the series.[4] [5] [6] The series premiered on May 26, 2021.[7] [8]

On May 16, 2022, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a second season,[9] [10] which premiered on June 5, 2023,[11] after originally being planned to premiere on May 22, 2023.[12] In March 2024, the series was renewed for a third season,[13] which premiered on September 26.[14]

Elimination tables

Season 1

Team[15] RelationEpisodes
123456789
Group AGroup BABAB
Luis & NatalieFriendsSAFEWIN†SAFESAFESAFE†bgcolor=#D4AF37 WINNERS
Cathy & ThomasMother & sonWIN†SAFESAFERISK†WINRUNNERS-UP
Lorie & JasonHusband & wifeSAFE†SAFESAFEWINSAFERUNNERS-UP
Leslie & EmmaMother & daughterWINSAFESAFE†SAFERISKELIM
Erinn & AmandaMilitary veteransSAFESAFERISK†SAFEELIM
Cory & DonteBest friendsSAFESAFERISKELIM
Shania & HopeBest friendsSAFEWINELIM
Jay & Thuy-LinhCulinary school friendsRISKSAFEELIM
Rebecca & JeanMother & daughterRISKELIM
Carolyn & CarolineMother & daughterSAFEELIM
Natasha & AnthonyFriendsELIM
Nathan & AnthonyBest friendsELIM

†The team won the first round and received an extra hint for the Showpiece Round.

Season 2

Team[16] RelationEpisodes
12345678910
STCTSTCTSTCT
Amber & YassmeenFriendsSAFEWINSAFESAFEWINSAFEbgcolor=#D4AF37 WINNERS
Laissa & CamilleFriendsWINSAFESAFESAFESAFEWINRUNNERS-UP
T & Fadi FriendsSAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFERUNNERS-UP
Kristy & TarshaMother & daughterSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEELIM
Steph & CherryFriendsWINWINWINSAFEELIM
Sherry & SallyTwin sistersSAFESAFEWINELIM
Ricky & DJFriendsSAFESAFEELIM
Kathleen & HannahFriendsSAFESAFEELIM
Bob & VikkiHusband & wifeSAFEELIM
Torre & MichelleHusband & wifeSAFEELIM
Christina & JenFriendsELIM
Donovan & DayveonStepbrothersELIM

Season 3

Team[17] RelationEpisodes
12345678910
FAFRFAFRFAFR
Janusz & KeironFriendsSAFEWINWINSAFESAFESAFE
Jessica & LenoreFriendsSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWIN
Becky & DanielSiblingsSAFEWINSAFEWINSAFESAFE
Katelyn & RonanSpousesWINSAFESAFESAFEWINELIM
Jesse & JustinBrothers-in-lawWINSAFESAFESAFEELIM
Starlett & KaiMother & daughterSAFESAFEWINELIM
April & SamanthaCo-workersSAFESAFEELIM
Courtney & DanielleNiece & uncleSAFESAFEELIM
Brando & NikkiFriendsSAFEELIM
Anyatta & SonjiiSistersSAFEELIM
Cliff & AdamFriendsELIM
Nigel & KarenMother & sonELIM

Episodes

Season 3 (2024)

Reception

Season 3

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Where is Crime Scene Kitchen Filmed?. TheCinemaholic. May 21, 2021. October 25, 2024.
  2. Web site: Washington bakers channel Sherlock Holmes on 'Crime Scene Kitchen'. The Seattle Times. June 5, 2023. October 25, 2024.
  3. Web site: Every Scrumptious Thing I Learned From the Set of 'Crime Scene Kitchen' Season 3. Collider. September 26, 2024. October 25, 2024.
  4. Joel McHale to Host All-New Baking Competition Series Crime Scene Kitchen, Premiering Wednesday, May 26, on FOX. Fox. The Futon Critic. April 7, 2021. May 27, 2021.
  5. Web site: Joel McHale To Host Crime Scene Kitchen Summer Baking Competition Series At Fox. Deadline Hollywood. Denise Petski. April 7, 2021. May 27, 2021.
  6. Web site: Fox Sets Joel McHale-Hosted Crime Scene Kitchen for May Premiere. Variety. Danielle Turchiano. April 7, 2021. May 27, 2021.
  7. FOX Announces Summer 2021 Schedule. Fox. The Futon Critic. April 7, 2021. May 27, 2021.
  8. Web site: Fox Sets Summer Premiere Dates For Rob Lowe-Hosted Mental Samurai, Lego Masters With Will Arnett, Beat Shazam With Jamie Foxx, More. Deadline Hollywood. Denise Petski. April 7, 2021. May 27, 2021.
  9. FOX Entertainment Bolsters 2022-23 Program Slate Across Network and Streaming with New Comedies, Dramas, Unscripted Series and Made-for-Platform Movies. Fox. The Futon Critic. May 16, 2022. May 16, 2022.
  10. Web site: Fox Renews Crime Scene Kitchen For Season 2. Deadline Hollywood. Lynette Rice. May 16, 2022. May 16, 2022.
  11. 1655640079560318976. Ready, set, BAKE! ‍ Don't miss the Season 2 Premiere of #CrimeSceneKitchen on @foxtv!. FoodClubFOX. Food Club FOX. May 8, 2023. May 11, 2023.
  12. This Summer, FOX Brings the Heat with Food Stars, Music Battles and MasterChefs!. Fox. The Futon Critic. April 5, 2023. April 5, 2023.
  13. Web site: Rice . Lynette . 2024-03-04 . 'Crime Scene Kitchen' Renewed For Third Season By Fox. 2024-10-07 . Deadline . en-US.
  14. Web site: Maas . Jennifer . 2024-10-03 . Joel McHale and 'Crime Scene Kitchen' Team Promise Season 3 Contestants Aren't Less Skilled — the Game Has Just Gotten Much Harder. 2024-10-07 . Variety . en-US.
  15. Meet the 12 Baking Duos Taking on Crime Scene Kitchen This Summer. Fox. The Futon Critic. May 14, 2021. June 3, 2021.
  16. Web site: Crime Scene Kitchen Announces Season 2 Competitors. Showbiz Junkies. Rebecca Murray. April 24, 2023. June 27, 2023.
  17. Video: Meet the Baking Detective Duos Heading Into Season Three of "Crime Scene Kitchen,". Fox. The Futon Critic. September 5, 2024. September 5, 2024.

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