Food Network’s Jeff Mauro Shares Major News About ‘The Kitchen’ Reunion Episode
What To Know
- Food Network canceled The Kitchen last year after more than a decade on air.
- Earlier this year, the hosts announced they filmed a special reunion episode that would air on TV.
- Jeff Mauro revealed when and where fans can watch the new episode of The Kitchen.
Jeff Mauro just gave The Kitchen fans a huge Halloween surprise.
The Food Network cooking show was canceled last year after 40 seasons and more than a decade on air. The series — hosted by Mauro, Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Alex Guarnaschelli — had the cast share delicious new recipes, show off entertaining tips and tricks, and answer fan questions. The Kitchen aired its final episode in December 2025.
During a March episode of Biegel’s All on the Table podcast, Mauro revealed that the cast reunited to film a “special episode of The Kitchen,” adding, “It’ll be on the air.”
Mauro shared a big update about the reunion episode via Instagram on October 17. “Big, big news hitting the airwaves as of today. Ladies and gentlemen, that’s right,” he stated. “You may have heard the rumor. The beloved The Kitchen, which went away last year, is coming back for one more episode.”
The episode will air on Saturday, October 31, at 11/10c. (According to Food Network’s website, two episodes of The Kitchen will air on Friday at 10/9c and 11/10c.)
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“One super-special episode. We shot this back in January. We never thought it was gonna air, and it’s airing now, and we’re really excited,” Mauro said. “So, make sure you tune in and let me know. I mean, maybe, who knows?”
He went on to ask his wife, Sarah Mauro, “Should we come back for more Kitchens?” She replied, “I mean, duh!”
Fans shared their excitement for The Kitchen‘s return in the post’s comments. “Yes @foodnetwork bring The Kitchen back!!! It was one of my favorite shows. I tune out with all the competition shows. There are just too many of them!” one user wrote. “For me The Kitchen has an extra soft spot in my heart because I would watch it with my Mom when I visited her since we had that shared love of food and cooking.”
Another added, “BRING BACK THE KITCHEN.. the cooking the idea is the camaraderie the humor the overall show is deeply needed and missed!! Food Network please quit giving us shows that we don’t want that you think we do. Give us the shows that we’ve been loyal to for years and love!#please everybody forward this message to Food Network.”
Someone else shared, “Great….no idea why it was ever cancelled to begin with!!” A different person posted, “The fans have spoken…COME BACK.” A separate commenter shared, “Only one episode ugh we miss The Kitchen. We need you guys back permanently.”
The Kitchen, New Episode, Saturday, October 31, 11/10c, Food Network
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