Rachael Ray: Season 6
Season 6 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Rachael Ray Season 5.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
Salma Hayek's Beauty School
Sep 21, 2011
Actress Salma Hayek discusses makeup; a creamy pasta dish.
Fall Favorites Show
Sep 23, 2011
Rachael's favorite fall foods; actress Julianna Margulies; fall fashion trends.
The Great Philly Grill-Off With Patti LaBelle & Ty Pennington
Sep 26, 2011
Rachael throws a party on the streets of Philadelphia with singer Patti LaBelle and carpenter Ty Pennington.
Tyra Banks' Soul-Food Cooking Lesson
Oct 5, 2011
Model Tyra Banks; chef Rocco DiSpirito; a makeup and catwalk lesson.
Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe
Oct 6, 2011
TV personality Mike Rowe; three teachers get makeovers; tuna surprise.
Julianne Moore
Oct 13, 2011
Actress Julianne Moore; fast, affordable design fake-outs for hardwood floors and crown molding; cheeseburger meets egg roll.
The Remake Show
Oct 21, 2011
Dancer Julianne Hough; a viewer gets a makeover; French onion dip becomes a burger.
Hey, Can You Cook?! All-Stars
Oct 28, 2011
In Mexico, Rachael's "Hey, Can You Cook?!" competition returns with six all-stars and tough challenges.
I Used to Be Fat Makeovers
Nov 1, 2011
Stylist Kyan Douglas makes over two teen girls who have lost weight.
Rach's Most Terrifying Moment Ever!
Nov 2, 2011
Rachael rappels down a cliff in Mexico; actress Eva Longoria.
Hey, Can You Cook?! All-Stars, Round 2
Nov 4, 2011
"Hey, Can You Cook?!" competitors try to impress an all-star judge; actress Salma Hayek.
Co-Host Monday With Guy Fieri
Nov 7, 2011
Chef Guy Fieri dishes out his buffalo ball recipe; a new burger recipe; TV personality Joy Behar ("The View") with her wedding day stories.
Rach for Rent!
Nov 9, 2011
Audience members bid for the chance to cook with Rachael; what happened when cake-decorating lessons with Buddy Valastro were auctioned off; a makeover by Kyan Douglas and Gretta M
Katie Holmes & Adam Sandler
Nov 11, 2011
The all-star cooking competition continues with a sausage challenge; actors Katie Holmes and Adam Sandler ("Jack and Jill").
Julie Andrews & Nick Cannon
Nov 14, 2011
New York City firefighters face off in a 5-Alarm Cook-Off; actress Julie Andrews; co-host Nick Cannon.
Jillian Michaels Trains Rach
Nov 15, 2011
Personal trainer Jillian Michaels; a salmon recipe.
Hey, Can You Cook?! Finale
Nov 18, 2011
Rachael's new food truck serves lunch for only $2; the winner of the "Hey, Can You Cook?! All-Stars" challenge.
Mario Batali
Dec 1, 2011
Chef Mario Batali makes a spicy Italian dish; New York City's Meatball Shop.
Meal, a Movie and a Makeover!
Dec 8, 2011
A married couple get makeovers; actress Felicity Jones; popcorn three ways.
Jessica & Ashlee Simpson's Fashion Show
Dec 12, 2011
Singers Jessica and Ashlee Simpson.
Desperate Housewives' Marcia Cross
Jan 6, 2012
Actress Marcia Cross; a hardworking mother of two sets of twins gets a makeover.
Grocery Store Deals and Tips
Jan 9, 2012
Supermarket deals and advice; baker Buddy Valastro.
The Most Requested Show
Jan 11, 2012
Viewer requests; a BLT brisket slow-cooker recipe; celebrity looks for less money.
Trash or Treasure?
Jan 12, 2012
A sour-cream recipe; turning eye shadow into nail polish; an artist turns a trash bin into a modern home.
Dinner & Dessert With the Cake Boss
Jan 16, 2012
Chef Buddy Valastro prepares a chocolate mousse and a pasta dish; actress Tiffani Thiessen.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck
Jan 17, 2012
Talk-show host Elisabeth Hasselbeck makes gluten-free waffles; saving time and money; a zesty Mexican dish.
Culinary Scene Investigation
Jan 25, 2012
Actress Marg Helgenberger; three slimming wardrobe pieces.
Mystery Taster
Jan 26, 2012
A celebrity mystery-taster; a spinach-artichoke ricotta pie; quick-and-easy do-it-yourself fashion advice.
Sherri Shepherd
Jan 31, 2012
Talk-show host Sherri Shepherd; carpenter Carter Oosterhouse.
2, 12 & 22
Feb 6, 2012
Three two-minute dips; a $12 dish; a 22-minute creamy fettuccine; clothing for all sizes.
David Duchovny & Vanessa Lachey
Feb 7, 2012
Actor David Duchovny; TV host Vanessa Lachey.
Tip-Off 2012
Feb 8, 2012
Chef Buddy Valastro's PB&J cupcakes; nanny Jo Frost; a fashion face-off features duct tape and spray paint.
Mob Wives Makeunder
Feb 16, 2012
Reality stars Renee Graziano, Drita D'Avanzo and Angela "Big Ang" Raiola get makeunders; the cast of "The Celebrity Apprentice" battles in the kitchen; a crispy hash-brown waffle.
Greg Kinnear
Feb 17, 2012
Actor Greg Kinnear; viewers compete in Waffle Wars; corn-dog waffles.
1000th Episode Celebration
Feb 20, 2012
Rachael celebrates her 1,000th show with mystery celebrities, audience giveaways and Oprah Winfrey.
Fat Tuesday Party
Feb 21, 2012
Baker Buddy Valastro prepares a king cake and bananas Foster; actress Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Khloe Kardashian Odom
Feb 22, 2012
Reality star Khloe Kardashian Odom; comic Rob Schneider; crispy chicken parm BLT heroes.
First Timers Transformed
Feb 23, 2012
Nanny Jo Frost; viewers who have never worn a dress or high heels.
Red Carpet Party
Feb 24, 2012
Three viewers are transformed into red-carpet icons; James Lipton makes Oscar-winner predictions; moneyballs.
2 for 1 Meal, Tips & Makeovers!
Feb 27, 2012
Two two-in-one recipes; twins get makeovers.
1 Million Pound Makeover
Feb 28, 2012
Oklahoma City loses one million pounds; 10 people who have lost a lot of weight get makeovers.
Leaps of Faith
Feb 29, 2012
A woman spins a wheel of hairstyles for her makeover; a surprise proposal.
Mix & Match
Mar 2, 2012
Stirring up a viewer's wardrobe; Dr. Lisa Masterson tells which medications can and cannot be mixed; combining tostadas and nachos.
Save vs. Spend
Mar 5, 2012
Three fashion essentials for bargain budgets; Megan Hilty performs.
Larry the Cable Guy
Mar 6, 2012
Kyan Douglas gives makeovers to hardworking women; comic Larry the Cable Guy; a meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Mystery Taster
Mar 7, 2012
A superstar Mystery Taster; a French-bread pizza; pasta carbonara.
Housewarming Party
Mar 8, 2012
John Gidding gives a neighborhood a triple home makeover; revamping the front of a home for less than $50; two dishes to bring to a potluck.
Timesaving Tips
Mar 9, 2012
Ways to save time; preparing in the kitchen; three speedy hairstyles.
William Shatner Takes On Viewer Questions
Mar 12, 2012
Actor William Shatner; men's clothing trends.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Mar 13, 2012
A corned-beef recipe; a giant Sunday roast; actress Dana Delany.
Six Shoes You Must Have in Your Closet
Mar 14, 2012
Six essential shoes for women; three tasty sub recipes.
Declutter Your Home in a Few Simple Steps
Mar 19, 2012
Professional organizer Peter Walsh tells how to unclutter a home; chef Buddy Valastro tells which pantry items are necessary.
Tips for the Perfect-Fitting Bra
Mar 20, 2012
Bra secrets to make any woman look slimmer; actress Pauley Perrette.
Memorial Day at the Farmers Market
Mar 22, 2012
Finding produce at the farmers market; actress Shailene Woodley.
Rachael and Gwyneth Paltrow Set the Record Straight
Mar 23, 2012
Gwyneth Paltrow joins Rachael to talk about the controversial New York Times article on cookbook ghostwriters.
Dancing With the Stars' Brooke Burke-Charvet
Mar 26, 2012
TV host Brooke Burke-Charvet puts her dance IQ to the test; designer John Varvatos.
Christian Slater
Mar 27, 2012
Actor Christian Slater; home security; a burger features homemade ranch dressing.
Fergie's Audience Q & A
Mar 28, 2012
Singer Fergie; low-calorie cocktail; chef Sunny Anderson.
Mystery Taster and Budget-Friendly Decor
Mar 30, 2012
A mystery taster; TV host Taniya Nayak shares inexpensive ways to change a home's decor; chicken potpie.
50 Cent
Apr 2, 2012
Rapper 50 Cent; two large meals for less than $20; four stylish looks for less than $80.
Easter Show
Apr 3, 2012
Deviled Easter eggs; Easter ham; essential items to take on a family vacation.
Tom Selleck
Apr 4, 2012
Actor Tom Selleck; the food guru from "The Biggest Loser" has surprising things to say about health foods and reveals the five superfoods that should replace them.
Kiefer Sutherland
Apr 5, 2012
Actor Kiefer Sutherland; chef Buddy Valastro makes coffee cake.
Easter Cooking Tips
Apr 6, 2012
Viewers give clever double-duty ideas for Easter meal preparation; actress Alyson Hannigan.
Bobby Flay and David Tutera
Apr 9, 2012
Chef Bobby Flay prepares lamb; event planner David Tutera discusses registering for gifts and outfitting a home; three must-haves.
Party Planning With Tori Spelling
Apr 11, 2012
Actress Tori Spelling creates high-end party tables with low price tags; Dr. Sanjay Gupta reveals a mistake patients make at the doctor's office.
Celebrity Hidden Talents
Apr 12, 2012
Lifestyle correspondent Lara Spencer transforms flea-market buys into household gems; baker Buddy Valastro decorates a cake.
Belly Busting Secrets From Dr. Travis Stork
Apr 13, 2012
Dr. Travis Stork tells how to burn extra calories; simplifying life in the kitchen; a Greek-inspired shrimp recipe.
Grammy-Winning Band Train; Sammie Smackdown
Apr 16, 2012
Three sandwich recipes; Train performs.
Expert Style; Skin Secrets
Apr 17, 2012
Getting rid of under-eye baggage; a mullet skirt; Train performs.
Instant Underwear Makeovers
Apr 18, 2012
What to wear under backless and strapless dresses; comic Casey Wilson; Train performs.
Emeril; Randy Jackson
Apr 19, 2012
Chef Emeril Lagasse prepares Creole jambalaya; talent judge Randy Jackson; sweet and spicy spaghetti; Train performs.
Cake Decorating 101; Actress Anna Faris
Apr 20, 2012
Simple cake-decorating techniques; actress Anna Faris; Train performs.
Julie Andrews & Grilled Cheese Sammie Smackdown
Apr 24, 2012
Actress Julie Andrews; grilled cheese.
The Perfect Fitting Swimsuit & Vanessa Williams
Apr 25, 2012
Finding ideal swimwear; a viewer wears a swimsuit for the first time; actress Vanessa L. Williams and her mother.
Food Legends With Giada and Bobby
Apr 26, 2012
Chefs Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis; rigatoni with ricotta.
Kourtney Kardashian
Apr 27, 2012
Reality star Kourtney Kardashian; stretching a dollar at the wholesale store.
Co-Host Monday With the Cake Boss
Apr 30, 2012
Talk-show host Sherri Shepherd; co-host Buddy Valastro.
Private Practice's Kate Walsh
May 1, 2012
Comic Wayne Brady; actress Kate Walsh; sausage burgers.
Jenna Fischer and Game Show Week
May 2, 2012
Actress Jenna Fischer; a pizza-tossing 7-year-old.
Cybill Shepherd & the Animal Guy, Jarod Miller
May 3, 2012
Jarod Miller brings animals; actress Cybill Shepherd.
Bobby & Giada: Coast to Coast Recipe Show
May 8, 2012
Chefs Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis; grilled salad; red snapper; cookbook author Jessica Seinfeld provides recipes to encourage children to eat vegetables.
Instant Figure Fixes
May 9, 2012
Products said to transform flat chests and flat behinds; fashion consultant Clinton Kelly hides three kinds of figure flaws; fish tacos.
Rach's All-American Hot Dog
May 10, 2012
Three twists on the hot dog; waxing and spray-tanning two viewers.
Suzanne Somers' Mother's Day Makeover
May 11, 2012
Actress Suzanne Somers gives a deserving mom a new look; entertainment journalist Nancy O'Dell transforms a mother of multiples; an Italian-style Monte Cristo.
Co-Host Monday With Dr. Phil
May 14, 2012
Co-host Dr. Phil prepares a one-skillet dish; men's summer styles; a style blunder from Dr. Phil's past.
Jerry Springer & Bob Harper
May 15, 2012
Talk-show host Jerry Springer; personal trainer Bob Harper.
Chef Curtis Stone & Grey's Anatomy's Chandra Wilson
May 16, 2012
Chef Curtis Stone; actress Chandra Wilson.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi
May 17, 2012
Talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres, actress Portia de Rossi and their personal chef; chefs Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis.
America's Best Grillers, and Bill O'Reilly
May 18, 2012
Political commentator Bill O'Reilly; a grilling competition.
Co-Host Monday With Dr. Oz
May 21, 2012
Co-host Dr. Mehmet Oz gives Rachael a physical; a recipe for steak, chicken or fish.
Rach's Cooking Glossary & the Cake Boss's Baking Breakdown!
May 22, 2012
Rachael defines cooking terms; chef Buddy Valastro makes red-velvet cupcakes.
Burger Bonanza!
May 23, 2012
Rachael's seven-layer sliders; Katie Lee's budget burgers; chef Michael Symon's "Yo! Burgers."
White House BBQ With First Lady Michelle Obama!
May 31, 2012
Rachael and first lady Michelle Obama grill on the White House lawn; three dippers; first dog Bo.
BBQ Tricks and Recipes
Jun 28, 2012
The summertime barbecue: cuts of meat; juicy ribs; the latest grilling gadgets.
Sex Questions & Sassy Mom Makeover
Jun 29, 2012
The audience votes for dinner, answers sex questions and chooses a mom's makeover.
Essentials Show
Jul 2, 2012
Baker Buddy Valastro demonstrates three kitchen essentials; using a cheese grater for fashion; Zanna's style tricks; grooming enthusiast Kyan Douglas shows how to get an ideal blow
Bathing Suit Breakdown
Jul 3, 2012
Stylist Gretta Monahan provides bathing suits for every body type; a viewer gets a "makeunder"; a spaghetti recipe.
4th of July Bash
Jul 4, 2012
Three ways to prepare watermelon; chef Adam Perry Lang grills a big steak; a burger recipe.
Bottom of the Jar Show
Jul 5, 2012
What to do with a small amount of salsa; baker Buddy Valastro turns a scoop of peanut butter into an ice-cream topping; transforming the classic BLT into a pasta dish.
The Fixer Upper
Jul 6, 2012
Chef Sara Moulton shows how to fix cooking disasters; grooming enthusiast Kyan Douglas repairs hair crimes.
The Wedding Show: Style, Tips & DIY
Jul 16, 2012
Food Network personality Sunny Anderson shows how to make and decorate a wedding cake on a budget; personal touches for weddings.
Easy Tips for Traveling With Kids
Jul 20, 2012
Nanny Jo Frost tells how to keep children happy on the road and in the sky; actor Eric McCormack.
Celebrity Q&Ray
Jul 23, 2012
Celebrities, including actress Jessica Alba, chef Guy Fieri, talk-show host Elisabeth Hasselbeck and baker Buddy Valastro, answer viewers' questions.
Fix Your Closet Catastrophe!
Jul 24, 2012
Organizing a closet; how to hang and fold clothing; using a wine rack for shoes; arranging a pantry the right way.
Rach, Jr. Show!
Jul 25, 2012
A 10-year-old cook; a teen decor dynamo; a 17-year-old couponer.
DIY School Supplies
Sep 10, 2012
Clever ways to use up school supplies; sizzling steak skewers.
Baking School With TLC's Buddy Valastro
Sep 11, 2012
Baker Buddy Valastro; budget-friendly makeup basics.
Plastic Surgery Fake-Outs?
Sep 12, 2012
Testing products intended to fake facelifts; a behind-the-scenes tour of Rachael's new studio.
Leftover Makeovers
Sep 13, 2012
Turning leftover pizza, meatloaf and Chinese food into scrumptious snacks; a pasta dish to get a child to eat vegetables.
Rachael's Moving Day
Sep 14, 2012
Carter Oosterhouse provides decorating advice; one pot of chicken makes three delicious dinners.