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Pizza Wars (2021)
Nicole Russell is on a mission to become the world's next master pizza-maker. But first she must defeat some of New York's top chefs in a pizza battle royale. Whether she's trading NY-style slices with Frank Pinello, or recreating pizzas from famous movies to win over Binging with Babish, Nicole is putting her skills to the test in a new pizza-themed competition each week. Will Nicole impress slice-obsessed judges like Sean Evans, Michael Imperioli, Mark Iacono, and Farideh Sadeghin, or let the coveted golden pizza trophy slip through her fingers?
Pizza Wars: Season 1 - 7 Episode s
1x1 - The Perfect New York Slice with Frank Pinello and Michael Imperioli
June 21, 2021
In New York City, pizza isn't just food, it's a way of life. But which iconic NY-style dish reigns supreme: the Sicilian square or the classic round pie? In the series premiere of Pizza Wars, host Nicole Russell faces off against Best Pizza's Frank Pinello to find out which slice is the true king of New York. And who better to judge the event than legendary actor and pizza obsessive Michael Imperioli? Tune in to find out if Nicole’s thin and crispy round pie is enough to beat out a “secret weapon” Frank picked up from nonna.
1x2 - Binging with Babish Judges Movie-Inspired Pizzas: Nicole Russell vs Mike Greenfield
June 28, 2021
Which movie-inspired pizza reigns supreme: the broccoli-topped pie from Inside Out, or “pizza in a cup” from The Jerk? As host Nicole Russell continues her quest to become the world’s next master pizza-maker, Binging with Babish has challenged her and Pro Home Cooks’ Mike Greenfield to take his silver-screen recreations to the next level. Will Nicole’s Cup O’ Pizza earn her a much-needed victory following a tough loss to Frank Pinello in Episode 1? Tune in to a brand-new episode of Pizza Wars to find out!
1x3 - The Ultimate Viral Pizza Showdown with Mike Hauke, Mark Iacono, and Scott Wiener
July 5, 2021
Ramen, tacos, cheeseburgers, fried chicken—Mike Hauke of Tony Boloney's can turn just about anything into a pizza. But has the undisputed king of Instagramable pies finally met his match? In a brand new episode of Pizza Wars, host Nicole Russell attempts to wrestle the crown from Dr. Franken-slice in a viral pizza showdown for the ages. Will Nicole's popcorn-crusted bar pie be enough to topple Mike's bone-in "Flaming Cowboy"? Only pizza pros Mark Iacono and Scott Wiener can decide.
1x4 - Sean Evans and Farideh Sadeghin Taste Test Chicago Deep Dish Made by Two New Yorkers
July 12, 2021
Can two thin-crust loving New Yorkers make deep dish pizza fit for a Chicago native? As host Nicole Russell continues her quest to become the world’s next master pizza maker she must face off against Josephine Giordano of Lenny’s Pizza to see if she can conquer the Windy City’s most controversial culinary export. Will Nicole’s chicken parm-packed deep dish be enough to the win the favor of Muchies’ Farideh Sadeghin and Chicago native Sean Evans? Tune in to an all new episode Pizza Wars and find out!
1x5 - The Perfect Detroit-Style Pizza with Cliff Skighwalker, Adam Richman, and Reina Scully
July 19, 2021
Detroit is home to some of America's most delicious pizza. But who can create the ultimate Motor City-inspired slice? As host Nicole Russell continues her quest to become the world's next master pizza-maker, she must face off against chef Cliff Skighwalker in a good ol' fashioned pan-pizza throwdown. Judges Adam Richman and Reina Scully have eaten all over the world, and now they're looking for that crisp, caramelized cheese and soft, pillowy dough that combines for the ultimate Detroit-style slice. Who will the judges award the golden pizza trophy this week? Tune in to an all-new episode of Pizza Wars and find out!
1x6 - Mythical Chef Josh and Nicole Russell Make Taco Bell and Beef Patty Inspired Pizzas
July 26, 2021
Pizza is the ultimate blank canvas for culinary innovation. In this episode of Pizza Wars, host Nicole Russell faces off against Mythical Chef Josh to see who can create the ultimate “mashup pie.” At Mythical Kitchen, Josh has perfected the art of fast-food fusion, but will his Doritos Locos Taco Pizza be enough to take down Nicole’s Jamaican beef patty-inspired pie? The choice is up to this week’s judges: Complex’s Speedy Mormon and chef Jae Lee of Nowon in NYC.
1x7 - Vito Iacopelli and Nicole Russell Make Neapolitan-Style Pizzas for Daym Drops
August 2, 2021
It's the season finale of Pizza Wars, and host Nicole Russell must now battle the final boss: master pizzaiolo Vito Iacopelli. Will Nicole's tandoori-inspired pizza be enough to impress food review legend Daym Drops, or will Vito's "connolo-style" slice steal the golden pizza trophy away from her for good? Only one oven can handle a pizza cage match of this magnitude: The Ooni Koda 16. Tune in to a very special episode of Pizza Wars to see who comes out on top.