The F Word (American TV series)

The F Word
GenreCooking
Created byGordon Ramsay
Directed byPhil Heyes
Alex Rudzinski
StarringGordon Ramsay
Opening theme"The F Word" by Babybird
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes11
Production
Executive producers
  • Gordon Ramsay
  • David Friedman
  • Greg Lipstone
  • Layla Smith
  • Chris Brogden
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseMay 31 (2017-05-31) –
August 16, 2017 (2017-08-16)
Related
The F Word (British TV series)

The F Word is an American competitive cooking reality show hosted by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.[1] The series premiered on May 31, 2017, on Fox.[2] It is based on the original British series of the same name.[3]

Format

The F Word is a live[4] hour-long cooking reality show in which families from across the U.S. compete as teams in a high-stakes cook off. Gordon Ramsay, celebrities, and various VIP guests judge the teams on their culinary skills.[5]

In addition to the competition element, each episode will feature Ramsay talking with surprise guests in the dining room, as well as demos of the episode's featured dishes. He will also host live remote broadcasts and appear in special field segments with culinary experts and fans from around the country.[6]

Cast

Host

Sous chefs

Red Team

  • Benjamin Kronick (season 1)

Black Team

  • Whitney Webster (season 1)

Maître d'hôtel

  • Kayla Strong (season 1)

Bartender

  • Charity Kay Johnston (season 1)

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal release dateUS viewers
(millions)
1"Episode One"May 31, 2017 (2017-05-31)3.33[7]
Guest Stars: Jamie Foxx, Kevin Spacey and Snoop Dogg. Sexy Paisans beat Spice Boys in the competition.
2"Episode Two"June 7, 2017 (2017-06-07)2.37[8]
Guest Stars: Kaitlin Olson, Rob McElhenney and James Corden. School Pride beats The Cooking Cubans in the competition.
3"Episode Three"June 14, 2017 (2017-06-14)2.35[9]
Guest Stars: Kal Penn, Max Greenfield, Katy Perry and Lucas Lam. The Meatheads beat Wine & Stein in the competition.
4"Episode Four"June 21, 2017 (2017-06-21)2.05[10]
Guest Stars: Andy Cohen, Joel McHale and Leslie Jones. The Food Bosses beat Slaw & Order in the competition.
5"Episode Five"June 28, 2017 (2017-06-28)2.05[11]
Guest Stars: Jaimie Alexander, Rachel Bilson and Joe Manganiello. Miracle of the Kitchen beats Lords of the Lakes in the competition.
6"Episode Six"July 12, 2017 (2017-07-12)1.92[12]
Guest Stars: Cat Deeley and Marlon Wayans. Italian Stallions beat Seoul Food in the competition.
7"Episode Seven"July 19, 2017 (2017-07-19)1.95[13]
Guest Stars: Eric Stonestreet, Cheryl Hines, Chrishell Stause and Justin Hartley. The Military Wives Club beats Gourmet Gypsies in the competition.
8"Episode Eight"July 26, 2017 (2017-07-26)1.81[14]
Guest Stars: Lea Michele and Adam Scott. License to Grill beats Chop it Like it's Hot in the competition.
9"Episode Nine"August 2, 2017 (2017-08-02)1.83[15]
Guest Stars: Brad Garrett, Miranda Kerr, and Rob Riggle. Sass & Class beats Papa Knows Best in the competition.
10"Episode Ten"August 9, 2017 (2017-08-09)1.47[16]
Guest Stars: Kate Beckinsale, Wayne Brady, and Ice Cube. The Extinguishers beat The Church Ladies in the competition.
11"Episode Eleven"August 16, 2017 (2017-08-16)1.66[17]
Guest Stars: David Beckham, Laila Ali, Tony Hale, and Eva Longoria. The Military Wives Club beats The Sexy Paesans in the competition and won $100,000.

Release

Broadcast

The F Word began airing on Fox during the 2016–17 television season.[6]

References

  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 30, 2016). "Fox Orders Gordon Ramsay Live Food Variety Show 'The F Word'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  2. ^ Malone, Michael (22 March 2017). "'F Word With Gordon Ramsay' Debuts on Fox May 31". Broadcasting Cable. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  3. ^ Ivie, Devon (October 2016). "Gordon Ramsay's The F Word Is Relaunching in America, But With a Slightly Different Format". Vulture. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  4. ^ Gordon Ramsay's "The F Word" to Air Live in 2017 on Fox
  5. ^ Fuhrmeister, Chris (30 September 2016). "Shouty Chef Gordon Ramsay Is Bringing 'The F Word' to the U.S." Eater.com. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  6. ^ a b "The F Word's Premiere Date Announced". Fox.com. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  7. ^ Porter, Rick (June 2, 2017). "'Masterchef' adjusts up, 'F Word,' 'Little Big Shots,' and 'Carmichael Show' adjust down: Wednesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 5, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
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  11. ^ Porter, Rick (June 29, 2017). "'Masterchef,' 'Big Brother,' all others hold: Wednesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 29, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
  12. ^ Porter, Rick (July 13, 2017). "'Little Big Shots: Forever Young' adjusts up: Wednesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 16, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  13. ^ Porter, Rick (July 20, 2017). "'Big Brother' adjusts up: Wednesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 20, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  14. ^ Porter, Rick (July 27, 2017). "'Big Brother' adjusts up, 'Carmichael Show' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
  15. ^ Porter, Rick (August 2, 2017). "'Masterchef' adjusts up: Wednesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  16. ^ Porter, Rick (August 10, 2017). "'Big Brother,' 'Salvation,' 'Story of Diana,' 'Carmichael' and 'AGT' all adjust down: Wednesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 11, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
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