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Host Dan Souza kicks things off with legendary TV star Padma Lakshmi. In this episode, Padma gets real about the twists, turns, and pivotal moments behind her rise to the top—while Dan puts his culinary know-how to the test with her ultimate nemesis: bitter melon. One divisive ingredient. Three dishes. No holding back. Can Dan change Padma Lakshmi’s mind? Recipes Mentioned: Bitter Melon Pickles Goya Champuru (Okinawan Bitter Melon Stir-Fry) Little Moon (Bitter Melon Cocktail)

Power couple Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka join Dan in the kitchen to discuss their careers and family life, but there is one major obstacle: their shared visceral loathing of mayonnaise. Dan attempts to break down the science of emulsification to show them that mayo is more than just a "gloopy" condiment. He serves three elevated dishes where mayo is the secret structural star, hoping to flip the script for this duo.

Beloved actress and cook Valerie Bertinelli sits down with Dan to talk about her long career and her "hard resets" in life. However, Valerie is part of the population that thinks cilantro tastes like soap. Dan explains the genetic component behind this reaction and uses specific culinary techniques to neutralize the soapy aldehyde compounds. He presents three flavor-packed dishes in a final high-stakes attempt to change Valerie’s mind about the world's most controversial herb.

Actress, entrepreneur, and icon Brooke Shields is a lifelong oregano skeptic, and puts her palate to the test as Dan serves her three dishes to win her over. Between bites, Brooke opens up about not being a confident cook, a surreal health scare, and embracing her “give zero f*cks” era.

Chef and humanitarian José Andrés will eat just about anything—except bad food. So instead of changing his mind, Dan serves up three classic tapas that tell the story of José’s homeland, Spain. Along the way, José shares memories from his culinary journey, from his acclaimed restaurants to his food relief work with World Central Kitchen, and shares an unforgettable bratwurst incident at a Washington Wizards game.

Dan welcomes chef, caterer, and cookbook author Kardea Brown to talk about her Gullah Geechee roots, her unlikely path to food TV, and the obstacles she’s overcome along the way. But there’s one challenge she still can’t get past: olives. Can Dan finally change Kardea’s mind?

James Beard Award-winning chef Rocco DiSpirito sits down with Dan to confront his culinary nemesis: arugula. Along the way, Rocco shares the gritty story behind his culinary rise—from getting his first restaurant job at age 11 to chasing a legendary three-star review, navigating the intense spotlight of reality TV fame, and rediscovering what matters most through time spent caring for his mother.

Comedian and writer Phoebe Robinson challenges Dan to change her mind about green peas, her least favorite food. Between bites, Phoebe shares how grit and optimism carried her through the years before fame, reflects on her time on the cult-hit TV show Portlandia, and reveals what she eats on the road as she gears up for her next comedy tour, Feral & Fired Up!

Wrestling and strongman legend Braun Strowman steps into the ring to face his ultimate culinary nemesis: green peas. As Dan puts Braun through three pea-packed dishes, the conversation gets surprisingly personal. Braun opens up about why he’s grateful to the bullies who shaped him, how he turns adversity into fuel for success, and why hosting Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman is his latest title-worthy role.

Chef, writer, and director Eddie Huang takes on the candy he’s spent a lifetime avoiding as Dan serves up three bold takes on licorice. Between bites, Eddie reveals the movie that reshaped his childhood, how a brutal New York Times review helped launch his bestselling memoir and hit TV series Fresh Off the Boat, and why writing his novel Coming Undone proved an even bigger challenge than writing his memoir.

Neil deGrasse Tyson questions everything—except maybe his hatred of yogurt. Dan puts three wildly different yogurt dishes to the test, hoping to change the mind of the evidence-based astrophysicist. Along the way, Neil reveals how the Hayden Planetarium sparked his career, why the kitchen is everyone’s first laboratory, what evidence it would take to prove aliens exist, and why he’d still love to be abducted by one. Will Dan finally crack the case for yogurt?

Rick Bayless is celebrating 40 years of Frontera Grill and a lifetime of avoiding celery. In this episode, Dan puts three creative dishes to the test, hoping to change his mind. Along the way, Rick recounts how a childhood in his family's Oklahoma barbecue joint shaped his love of cooking, the trip to Mexico City that changed his life, why he still stands at the front door of his restaurant every day before opening, and the advice from Jacques Pépin that he's never forgotten. Will Dan's dishes be enough to turn a lifelong skeptic?

Amber Ruffin says she hates almost all food, broccoli included. Dan puts three dishes to the test, hoping to change her mind. Along the way, Amber explains how being the youngest of five turned her into a lifelong picky eater, the gut-punch call that came three days after losing out on SNL, why bombing on stage cured her of fear, and the unforgettable night a sleeping audience member stole the show. Does Dan finally win her over on broccoli?

Restaurateur, author, and long-time chef Geoffrey Zakarian has dined across the world—and yet he can’t escape one pesky ingredient: mackerel. Dan pulls out all stops in three mackerel-packed dishes, determined to change Geoffrey’s mind. Between bites, Geoffrey shares tales from his year abroad in France and on The Kitchen, and discusses the importance of keeping yourself busy.

Murray Hill hates fresh tomatoes, to the point that even looking at one makes him gag. Dan puts three dishes to the test hoping to change his mind. Along the way, Murray explains how performing helped him find himself, why Somebody Somewhere gave him the chance to feel seen, and how writing his memoir helped him reckon with his past. But will Dan win him over on tomatoes?

Marcus Samuelsson grew up in a Swedish fishing village surrounded by seafood, but salt cod is one ingredient he still can't stand. Dan puts three dishes to the test hoping to change his mind. Along the way, Marcus reflects on his journey from Ethiopia to Sweden, the French chef who tried to discourage him from pursuing his restaurant dreams, and how a failed restaurant helped shape the success of Red Rooster. Does Dan finally win him over on salt cod?