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SURPRISE! IT’S EDIBLE! INCREDIBLE!
A surprise party challenge gives 8-12 year-olds a taste for healthy living
52 x 30 mins
It's Iron Chef meets Fear Factor when we put unsuspecting kids to the ultimate
cooking challenge. We're peering into their fridges and peeking under their beds to
test the appetites of our competitors. Surprise! It's Edible Incredible! pits two kids
against each other, to make a meal from scratch and then put it to the taste test in
the ring. It's all set to the beat of our in-house DJ and cheered on by the competitors'
closest friends. And none of them know what they're in for because - Surprise! It's
Edible Incredible!
All of the recipes in the series were vetted by a certified dietician to ensure that they
were healthy and nutritional.
Season One: Episode Synopses
Episode 1: “It’s a Hot Dog’s Life!” - Jonathan and Henry are surprised by their sports
teams. They have to play some Gross Basketball before the food fight begins.
Chicken burgers and Very Berry Sorbet are on the menu.
Episode2: “Lobster Trap” - Chloe and Dino have their hands full (of lobster) before
facing off in the Cooking Ring over Lobster Tostadas and Smoothies.
Episode 3: “Soupy Sprouts” - Elisabeth and Shane make a mess of eating Mr. Gross’
soup. In the Cooking Ring they battle over Chicken Fajitas and Poached Pears.
Episode 4: “Shinny Shinny Mo Mango Bop” - Aliza and Sheena skip and dance their
way through the Grosstacle Course, then fight it out over Roasty Red Bowties and
Mango Brulée.
Episode 5: “Dressed to Chill” - Brahm and Tanysha get dressed in some real “cool”
clothes, then make a dinner of Portobello Sandwiches and Melon Balls.
Episode 6: “Spew Stew” - It’s a good thing Michael and Christine don’t have to make
the stew, they only have to eat it! Eeeww! Then they are in culinary combat to make
Frittatas and Berry Trifle.
Episode 7: “Crispy Rice Face” - Jonah and Olivia have to prove they’ve got the juice
before making Pollo Pizza and Chocolate Cookies.
Episode 8: “Surely you Kid, Squid!” - Astrid and Adjani meet their nemesis before
their kitchen battle. Shrimp in Pockets and Creamsicled Oranges are the challenge.
Episode 9: “Food on the Run” - Justin and Patricia bring their dance teams to help in
the Cooking Ring, but first Mr. Gross gets them to boogie through his Grosstacles.
The food fight is Chicken and Tofu Crunchies with Power Bars.
Episode 10: “Jiggle Toss” - Michelle and Sabino have a slimy time with Mr. Gross.
Later, with their sous-chefs, they battle it out making Penne Primavera and Banana
Meringues.
Episode 11: “Sour Power” - Elizabeth and Tiffany pucker up before making Sushi
Maki and Lychee Sorbet in the Cooking Ring.
Episode 12: “Chop ‘n’ Plop” - Get ready to laugh when Randy and Sarah find
themselves on the ropes making Pollo Paella and PB&J Puffins.
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Episode 13: “Pearl Onion Diving” - Jenna and Matthew better hold their breath for
this tantalizingly tasteless grosstacle! When they’re finished, they make Lasagna
Rock ‘n’ Rollups and Desserty Pizza.
Episode 14: “Great Eggspectations” - Jessica and Victoria cook up a storm with Beef
and Noodle Salad and Crunchy Chocolate Nut Biscotti. But first they have to collect
eggs from Mr. Gross!
Episode 15: “Fish Head Splatter Ball” - Khalid and Megan get a “Gross” shower
before making Chicken Caesar Salad and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.
Episode 16: “Puddin’ Plunge” - Daniel and Jerome discover the unpleasant truth of
Mr. Gross’s GROSSery. Then they find themselves in a kitchen clash making
Scalloped Potatoes with Surprise Fries and Very Berry Catsup.
Episode 17: “Fruit Cakewalk” - Mr. Gross tries to crack up Patrick and William before
these two friends fight it out making Citrusy Salmon and Apricot Glazed Pineapple.
Episode 18: “Tomato Spit” – Mr. Gross treats Amelia and Zack to a Tomato
Grosstacle. Then they are locked in a Cooking Ring battle to make Turkey and Black
Bean Burritos with Mango Napoleons for dessert.
Episode 19: “Eye Can’t Believe Eye Hate the Whole Thing” - Jason and Tess can’t
believe their eyes when they go fishing with Mr. Gross. In the Cooking Ring Smack
down they make Baked Tuna Sandwiches and Fruit Kebobs.
Episode 20: “Balanced Breakfast” - Amanda and Nick are challenged to balance the
ingredients of a healthy breakfast before making French Toast with Banana and
Tropical Morning Shake.
Episode 21: “Pie in the Sky” - Aronne and Caelie make a mess of catching pies
before making Chicken Mole and Great Grape Tarts.
Episode 22: “Go Fish!” - Matthew and Jordan find that fishing is harder than it looks
when you can’t use your hands. In the Cooking Ring, they fight it out over Orange
Beef Stir Fry and Apple Crisp.
Episode 23: “Popcorn Topping” - Amy and Lisa use their heads to make buttered
popcorn. Later their friends help them make Maple Pork Tenders and Apple Compote
and Mascarpone Crepes.
Episode 24: “Fortune Cookie Tree” - Lisa and Stephanie pick their fortunes before
their kitchen clash over Artichoke Pasta Salad and Blueberry Peach Jubilee.
Episode 25: “Chocolate Fond-Ehwww!” - Amelie and Ricky discover that Mr. Gross
can make chocolate disgusting! The two of them are later locked in battle over
African chicken Peanut Soup and exotic Fruit Salad in Boats.
Episode 26: “Surf and Turf Bob” - Amanda and J.P. never tried so hard to eat
something they hate! Later, they fight it out in the Cooking Ring making Seafood
Pizza and Apple Rings au Caramel.
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Season Two: Episode Synopses
BROADWAY VS ELVIS Sarah and Kassandra mix it up in "The Human Sundae"
before cooking Chicken a la King of Rock’n’Roll and My Fair Ladyfinger Parfaits.
SK8BOARDERS Jonah and Matthew thrash it out in the Grossery before freestylin’
through Shredder’s Orange Duck and Twisted Crepes.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS Bobby and Cassandra are surprised by their rock bands,
learn the true meaning of “Cool”, then rock the house with Green Room Gado Gado
and BLTs.
SINGER VS DANCER Sophie and Michele are in the spotlight with Mr. Gross’
“Escargeww!” before making Pasta Primaballerina and Melody Meringues.
BROTHER VS SISTER Geordie and Katie are making family food for a family feud:
Portrait Pesto Pizzas and Mango "Ice Cream".
GOING TO THE DOGS Chelsea and Jessica are “On The Spot” to cook for their
dogs. Pooch Party Pizzas and Peanut Butter Bones
KARATE KIDS Alissa and Lia chop their way through the “Battle of the Bulge” before
making Brown Belt Kickin’ Chicken and Zen Islands.
WORD WARRIORS Jeremy and Jaclyn cross words in “Egg Head” before making
Triple Onion Soup and Baklava with Chocolate.
SMALL VS TALL Hanif and Abhinav take it to extremes when they make Mini Ginger
Chili Shrimp Dumplings and Mile High Ice Cream Sandwiches.
DANCE DANCE DANCE Christina and Allie “Pump It Up”, then make Broccoli Potato
Soup and Grilled Apple Cheese Sandwiches.
OUT OF THE FRYPAN Oliver and Julia love being outside, but can they rustle up an
outdoors meal? Firepit Salmon and Campfire Stuffed Apples.
CLASH OF THE COOKS Domenico and Geoffrey both cook, but are they ready for
“The Italian Bob”? They’re challenged with Master Pasta and Flank Steak Salad.
THE FAUX SHOW Michael and Erin find they can’t fake it in the Cooking Ring when
they make Grilled Seafood Spaghetti Squash and Lookalike Lasagna.
URBAN ARTISTS Kayleigh and Sarah make a “Self Portridge” before their hands are
full with a Big City Tapas FACE-off.
EARLY RISER VS LATE SLEEPER Cameron and Chris wake up to Mr. Gross before
making Wakeup Shakes, Rise’n’Shine Muffins and Balsamic Frittatas.
GROSSIATORS! Grosstacle testers Alexandra and Josie are in for a surprise when
they meet The Mother of all Grosstacles! Temaki Sushi and Chocolate Souffles are
on the menu.
HOCKEY VS RINGETTE Tyler and Aviva play hard, but never thought they'd play
“Banana Spit”! They make Zamboni Macaroni and Hot Apple Ringettes!
THE SOCCER PRINCESS VS CATBOY Kirstie and Tyler get “Kitty Litter ‘Licious”
before making Malaysian Shrimp Salad and Kicked-Up Pizza Pockets.
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MAD SCIENTISTS Alexandra and Alyssa are tested by Mr. Gross before they
experiment in the kitchen with Kitchen Science Souffles and Mystery Molecules.
BRAINS VS BRAWN Ashkan and Frazer go “Oyster Diving” before making Grilled
Chicken Kebabs and Pineapple Upside Smackdown Cake.
HELPING HANDS Alfredo and Kimealia are used to helping out, but they never
planned on Mr. Gross! They make Spicy Seafood on a Stick and Grill Power Salad.
DOUBLE TROUBLE Jamie and Josh go head to head in a twin vs twin “Spitting
Image” spectacular with Doubletake Steak Satays and Doublescoop Vanilla
Sundaes.
MULTITASKERS Ariane and Andrew have their hands full when they become
“Human Blenders” before making Maple Pork and Very Berry Cheesecake.
PRACTICAL VS FLOWERY Gabriel and Alanna face-off in “The Disenchanted
Forest”, then make Neat Meatballs and Flower Power Cookies.
SING FOR YOUR SUPPER Faith and James are tested by Mr. Gross for “Perfect
Pitch” before making Thai Stir Fry and Zingalong Oranges.
PAYBACK TIME! Chef turns the tables on Julie and Mr. Gross to find the host with
the most. Returning contestants surprise them with horrible Grosstacles before they
cook… whatever!
Awards
GEMINI AWARDS - 2005
Nomination - BEST Direction in a Children's or Youth program or series.
COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL - 2005
Honourable Mention
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