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Glutton for Punishment

Season 1 Episode 2: Waiter's Race

In the world of food and wine, waiters are the true unsung heroes. Working the front lines between picky diners and primadonna chefs, they are the foot soldiers of fine dining. This week Bob will be embedded, embattled and run off his feet...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Oyster Shuck-Off

1. Oyster Shuck-Off

Aired: Nov 29, -1

Oysters are loved throughout the world, but before you enjoy them, you have t...

Episode 2 Waiter's Race

2. Waiter's Race

Aired: Jul 17, 2007

In the world of food and wine, waiters are the true unsung heroes. Working th...

Episode 3 Flair Bartending

3. Flair Bartending

Aired: Nov 29, -1

Popularized in the Tom Cruise movie Cocktail, flair bartending is the practic...

Episode 4 Benihana Chef

4. Benihana Chef

Aired: Nov 29, -1

Benihana is a chain of classic Japanese restaurants that elevates table-side ...

Episode 5 Barista Championship

5. Barista Championship

Aired: Aug 7, 2007

You see them plying their trade every day as they provide the weary and red-e...

Episode 6 Hatch Chile Festival

6. Hatch Chile Festival

Aired: Aug 14, 2007

Bob Blumer loves spicy foods. The hotter the better (at least that's what he ...

Episode 7 Médoc Marathon

7. Médoc Marathon

Aired: Nov 29, -1

Making it to the finish line of a 26-mile marathon is a grueling test of stam...

Episode 8 Alpine Cyclist

8. Alpine Cyclist

Aired: Dec 9, 2007

Cycling is Bob's second favorite activity after eating. And the two actually ...

Episode 9 BBQ Competition

9. BBQ Competition

Aired: Nov 29, -1

Good old-fashioned, high fat, cholesterol-laden barbecue is all the rage. Dra...

Episode 10 Riesling Harvest

10. Riesling Harvest

Aired: Nov 29, -1

Bob is passionate about wine. He has toured many of the world's renowned wine...

Episode 11 Guinness Diet

11. Guinness Diet

Aired: Nov 29, -1

Bob Blumer attempts the ultimate "Guinnes Diet". A challenge of having nothin...

Episode 12 Noodle Pulling

12. Noodle Pulling

Aired: Sep 25, 2007

This week, Bob faces his toughest challenge yet: mastering the lost art of ma...

Episode 13 Egg Cook

13. Egg Cook

Aired: Nov 29, -1

Breakfast line cooks are like the marathon runners of the kitchen; the toughe...

Info about Glutton for Punishment

Current Status: Ended

Network: Food Network

Genres:Reality-TV, Adventure