Food Network has confirmed it is ending The Kitchen after 40 seasons and more than a decade on air. The show debuted in January 2014 and grew into a weekend staple built around recipes, kitchen tips, and host banter.
When the final episode airs
The network says the final episode will air Saturday, December 13, 2025 (11 a.m. ET), closing out the run after 500+ episodes.
Who hosted the show
In its current era, the core lineup has included Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, Jeff Mauro, and Geoffrey Zakarian, with Alex Guarnaschelli frequently appearing as a guest co-host.
What made The Kitchen a long-running hit
Part cooking show and part friendly roundtable, The Kitchen stood out by pairing approachable recipes with conversation-driven segments—more like a “hangout” format than a strict step-by-step demo show. That tone helped it build a loyal audience over many seasons.
Why is Food Network ending it now
People reports the decision comes amid Food Network restructuring connected to broader Warner Bros. Discovery business plans around how its linear networks and other operations are organized. In other words, this looks like a strategic programming/business shift, not a creative “the show ran out of ideas” narrative.
How the hosts responded
After the announcement, the hosts shared public goodbyes and gratitude messages. Entertainment Weekly reports Katie Lee Biegel called the show a major professional honor, Jeff Mauro described it as life-changing, and Geoffrey Zakarian thanked viewers for sticking with them.
What is Food Network programming next
Food Network has signaled it’s still leaning into seasonal cooking content, including a large holiday slate. People note the channel planned extensive holiday episodes and specials across multiple franchises around the same period as The Kitchen’s send-off.
