Episode Guide

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS TALK ABOUT IT Brian Clark loves to cook - in fact, he's made his living as a corporate Executive Chef for over a decade. But at home, his antiquated kitchen is not the kind of space that inspires his best creations for the most important eaters in his life: his family. With the help of one of Philadelphia's most-celebrated chefs, Georges Perrier (Le Bec Fin) and designer Nicole Facciuto, Brian's wife Shawna sets out to surprise him with a complete kitchen makeover and a space fit for a gourmet cook.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS TALK ABOUT IT Rosalba De Meo loves to host dinner parties for her large, Italian family. Her twin sister, Annalisa, couldn't be happier to share a home with such a talented cook... but helping with prep and cleanup in their cramped, closed-off kitchen makes for a clumsy experience. Interior Designer Nicole Facciuto and one of the country's best Italian chefs, Lidia Bastianich (Felidia) come to the rescue with a complete kitchen rehaul that opens Rosalba's kitchen up so she can invite her family in.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS TALK ABOUT IT Sara Schecter remembers a time when her husband Jack would spend his weekends in the kitchen cooking up delicious treats just for her. With a demanding job, three small kids, and an old, dysfunctional kitchen, Jack's days of playing chef are few and far between. Sara knows an updated kitchen with space for the family to gather while dad cooks would reignite his passion for food, and result in some tasty dinners for her. With the help of Jack's favorite celebrity chef, Ming Tsai (Blue Ginger), designer Nicole Facciuto creates a functional workspace with room for the kids to grow.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS TALK ABOUT IT As a busy stay-at-home mom with 3 young kids, Deanne McNeil's passion for cooking has been put on hold due to the hustle and bustle of everyday life and a seriously outdated kitchen. Simplicity is what guest Chef Charlie Trotter recommends as the cornerstone of the design of Deanne's new kitchen. In fact, a few simple tweaks to the existing layout will make a big difference in how the space functions and functionality is the key to Deanne finding the time, and having the means, to pursue her passion.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS TALK ABOUT IT Every Sunday morning Will Wheeler religiously attends the Takoma Park farmers market, excited for the fresh, seasonal produce he finds there. But when he brings home his overflowing, re-usable bags, his wife Elizabeth watches his enthusiasm deflate as he enters their dark, dreary and dysfunctional kitchen. Now, Elizabeth is setting out to change all that. With design assistance from culinary genius Marcus Samuelsson and interior designer Nicole Facciuto, she plans to surprise Will with a brand new kitchen that feels open, clean and fresh and where he can turn those farmers market finds into delicious treats they can both enjoy.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS TALK ABOUT IT The lives of Heidi and Pete Danos are full of surprises. First, their healthy and happy twin babies arrived ten weeks early, a wonderful surprise for sure. And now with the twins just 2 weeks old, Pete is surprising his wife again, this time with a brand new kitchen. Heidi loves to cook, but finds working in their undersized and unorganized kitchen not worth the hassle. Despite the chaos that construction can have on a home, Pete is confident that his foodie wife will be thrilled that their old, cluttered kitchen is getting a makeover. As a bonus surprise, expecting father and acclaimed chef Graham Elliot has teamed up with designer Nicole Facciuto to create a space that looks and feels as if it's doubled in size, much like the Danos family itself.