Sweet Genius
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{{Infobox television
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| genre = Reality
| creator =
| developer =
| writer = Amanda Hulsey
| director =
| creative_director =
| presenter = Ron Ben-Israel
| theme_music_composer =
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| country = United States
| language = English
| num_seasons = 3
| num_episodes = 34
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| executive_producer = Linda Lea
Donna MacLetchie
| producer = Jessica Carbrera
| editor = Brian Gale
Daniel J. Moratti
Gregg Paine
| location = America
| cinematography =
| camera = Multi-camera
| runtime = 41 to 43 minutes
(excluding commercials)
| company = Jane Street Entertainment
| channel = Food Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2011|9|22}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2013|01|24}}
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Sweet Genius is an American reality-based cooking television series on the Food Network. The series is hosted by pastry chef Ron Ben-Israel.[https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/sweet-genius Sweet Genius on FoodNetwork.com] The premise of the show pits four chefs, of confectionery and pastry, against one another to compete for a chance to win $10,000 based on the creativity and taste of each dish. The first season premiered on September 22, 2011.{{cite news|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/08/23/food-network-hits-a-sweet-spot-with-ron-ben-israles-new-primetime-series-sweet-genius-307312/20110823food01/|title=Food Network Hits A "Sweet" Spot With Ron Ben-Israle's New Primetime Series "Sweet Genius"|publisher=The Futon Critic|date=August 23, 2012|accessdate=October 6, 2012}} Season two debuted on March 15, 2012.{{cite news|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/02/14/chefs-strive-for-sweet-success-with-ron-ben-israel-in-new-season-of-sweet-genius-389105/20120214food01/|title=Chefs Strive for "Sweet" Success With Ron Ben-Israel in New Season of "Sweet Genius"|publisher=The Futon Critic|date=February 14, 2012|accessdate=October 6, 2012}} Season 3 premiered on October 18, 2012, ending on January 24, 2013.{{cite news|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/09/14/master-pastry-chef-ron-ben-israel-returns-for-third-season-of-sweet-genius-on-food-network-389002/20120914food01/|title=Master Pastry Chef Ron Ben-Israel Returns for Third Season of "Sweet Genius" on Food Network|publisher=The Futon Critic|date=September 14, 2012|accessdate=October 6, 2012}}
Format
Similar to the format of the show Chopped, four chefs compete in separate rounds with mandatory ingredients. After each round, a chef is eliminated from the competition. What differentiates it from Chopped is that they also must include an inspiration. In Season 1, the rounds were divided into challenges to create Frozen, Baked and Chocolate desserts and also an electronic voice told them their inspiration and ingredients for the round. Chef Ben-Israel had a much stricter personality in this season. In the following seasons, the format was changed to Chocolate, Candy and Cake and the electronic voice was taken out, while Chef Ben-Israel became far less strict and more cheery.
At the beginning of each round, Chef Ben-Israel reveals the first mandatory ingredient followed by an inspiration. The second mandatory ingredient is revealed at the halfway point of each round. On rare occasions, a third ingredient is introduced. The time limit goes from 40 minutes in the first round, 50 minutes in the second round, and then an hour in the final round. After each round, Chef Ben-Israel tastes and evaluates each dessert. The loser of the round is revealed when Chef Ben-Israel formally tells the contestant, "You were no sweet genius."
Series overview
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| colspan="2"|Season | Episodes | Premiere | Finale |
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|align="center"| 1 |align="center"| 8 |align="center"| {{start date|2011|9|22}} |align="center"| {{end date|2011|11|3}} | |||
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|align="center"| 2 |align="center"| 13 |align="center"| {{start date|2012|3|15}} |align="center"| {{end date|2012|6|7}} | |||
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|align="center"| 3 |align="center"| 13 |align="center"| {{start date|2012|10|18}} |align="center"| {{end date|2013|1|24}} |
Episodes
- All episode titles ended with the word "Genius".
=Season 1 (2011)=
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=Season 2 (2012)=
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|Title=Golden Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|3|15}} | EpisodeNumber =1 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 66ffff }} {{Episode list |Title=Dancing Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|3|22}} | EpisodeNumber =2 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 66ffff }} {{Episode list |Title=Magic Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|3|29}} | EpisodeNumber =3 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 66ffff }} {{Episode list |Title=Electrifying Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|4|5}} | EpisodeNumber =4 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 66ffff }} {{Episode list |Title=Puzzled Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|4|12}} | EpisodeNumber =5 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 66ffff }} {{Episode list |Title=Speechless Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|4|19}} | EpisodeNumber =6 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 66ffff }} {{Episode list |Title=Baby Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|4|26}} | EpisodeNumber =7 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 66ffff }} {{Episode list |Title=Relative Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|5|3}} | EpisodeNumber =8 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 66ffff }} {{Episode list |Title=Genie Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|5|10}} | EpisodeNumber =9 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 66ffff }} {{Episode list |Title=Serpentine Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|5|17}} | EpisodeNumber =10 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 66ffff }} {{Episode list |Title=Glowing Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|5|24}} | EpisodeNumber =11 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 66ffff }} {{Episode list |Title=Lofty Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|5|31}} | EpisodeNumber =12 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 66ffff }} {{Episode list |Title=Plane Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|6|7}} | EpisodeNumber =13 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 66ffff }} |
=Season 3 (2012-2013)=
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|Title=Cuckoo Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|10|18}} |EpisodeNumber =1 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 85BB65 }} {{Episode list |Title=Halloween Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|10|25}} |EpisodeNumber =2 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 85BB65 }} {{Episode list |Title=Ugly Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|11|1}} |EpisodeNumber =3 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 85BB65 }} {{Episode list |Title=Wicked Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|11|8}} |EpisodeNumber =4 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 85BB65 }} {{Episode list |Title=Turkey Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|11|15}} |EpisodeNumber =5 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 85BB65 }} {{Episode list |Title=Squeaky Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|11|22}} |EpisodeNumber =6 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 85BB65 }} {{Episode list |Title=Holiday Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|12|6}} |EpisodeNumber =7 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 85BB65 }} {{Episode list |Title=Twinkling Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|12|13}} |EpisodeNumber =8 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 85BB65 }} {{Episode list |Title=Dream Catching Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|12|20}} |EpisodeNumber =9 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 85BB65 }} {{Episode list |Title=Electric Genius |RTitle= |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|1|3}} |EpisodeNumber =10 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 85BB65 }} {{Episode list |Title=Sci-Fi Genius |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|1|10}} |EpisodeNumber =11 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 85BB65 }} {{Episode list |Title=Samba Genius |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|1|17}} |EpisodeNumber =12 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 85BB65 }} {{Episode list |Title=Wedded Genius |OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|1|24}} |EpisodeNumber =13 |ShortSummary= |LineColor = 85BB65 }} |
References
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External links
- [http://www.foodnetwork.com/sweet-genius/index.html Official Page]
- {{IMDb title|2244417|Sweet Genius}}
{{Food Network series}}
Category:2011 in American television
Category:2010s American cooking television series
Category:2011 American television series debuts
Category:American English-language television shows
Category:Cooking competitions in the United States
Category:Food Network original programming