The Next Food Network Star (season 5)

The fifth season of the American reality television series "The Next Food Network Star" premiered on Sunday, June 7, 2009. Food Network executives, Bob Tuschman and Susie Fogelson, were joined by Bobby Flay as the Selection Committee for this season, which was filmed early 2009 in New York, New York and Miami, Florida.
Contestants.
Eliminated.
"(In order of elimination)"
Episodes.
Week 1: Press Party for Food Network's 16th Birthday.
Original Air Date: June 7, 2009
Week 2: Holidays with Giada.
Original Air Date: June 14, 2009
Week 3: Dinner at Ina's.
Original Air Date: June 21, 2009
Week 4: The Ultimate American Meal.
Original Air Date: June 28, 2009
Week 5: Rachael Ray.
Original Air Date: July 5, 2009
Week 6: Miami Up All Night.
Original Air Date: July 12, 2009
Week 7: Red Lobster Beachside Wood Grilling Challenge.
Original Air Date: July 19, 2009
Week 8: Miami VIP.
Original Air Date: July 26, 2009
Week 9: Finale.
Original Air Date: August 2, 2009