Kitchen Confidential (2005–2006)

1. S01E01Exile on Main StreetSeptember 19, 2005—Jack Bourdain was a great chef four years ago until he made his own demise. Nowadays, he works in a children's restaurant run by his girlfri
2. S01E02AftermathSeptember 26, 2005—When Pino suspects Steven of stealing steaks, Jack is determined to change Steven and himself from their old ways but his plans don't go to
3. S01E03Dinner Date With DeathOctober 3, 2005—Jack's old mentor, Gerard, comes to Nolita with a strange request. He wants Jack's food to feed him to death. Meanwhile, Steven and Seth's a
4. S01E04French FightDecember 5, 2005—After Jack sees Nolita's menu on Michel's restuarant without asking permission, the two restaurants go head-to-head hoping to destroy their
5. S01E05You Lose, I WinDecember 12, 2005—Jack realizes that he needs to spend more time with the patrons if he wants Nolita to be more successful. To accomplish this, he hires Becky
6. S01E06Rabbit TestDecember 19, 2005—Jim accidentally accepts a delivery of rabbits for Nolitas special, but when they arrive alive, no-one has the guts to kill them. Meanwhile,
7. S01E07The RobberyJanuary 1, 2006—After a gang of armed robbers target Nolita, the restaurant runs low on patrons and several staff members begin to freak out. Steven throws
8. S01E08Teddy Takes OffJanuary 1, 2006—Food and Wine magazine writes a favorable review of one of the Nolita meals that Teddy makes but Jack takes total credit for it. This makes
9. S01E09Let's Do BrunchJanuary 1, 2006—Jack and Becky’s secret affair continues. Meanwhile, Pino orders Jack to take his shortbreads off the menu because they are not selling. Bec
10. S01E10Praise be PraiseJanuary 1, 2006—Jim tries desperately to impress Jack with his initiative in the kitchen, but his good intentions turn against him causing Jack to give him
11. S01E11An Affair To RememberMay 12, 2006—Jack is unaware that the woman he slept with, Gia, is Pino's mistress, who lives above the restaurant. Gia wants to tell Pino about their af
12. S01E12Power PlayJanuary 1, 2006—Mimi is the new owner of Nolita and a power-struggle with Jack enfolds. The two fight for control over the restaurant and staff but when a s
13. S01E13And the Award Goes To...January 23, 2006—Now that Nolita has changed hands and Jack and Mimi are in charge, Nolita is nominated for an EPICURE Award. However, Jack soon realizes tha

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