Is Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out coming back?

Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out's return is unconfirmed. The show was on a seasonal break following its first season, which concluded in July 2025. As of May 8, 2026, there has been no official announcement regarding its renewal or premiere date.

The series is a culinary competition that first aired in May 2025 on Food Network. It was a game show where chefs competed in sabotage-filled challenges, testing their cooking skills, strategic thinking, and ability to adapt under pressure. Hosted by Brian Malarkey, the show featured a format where chefs started with a set amount of money and could spend it on advantages or sabotage against opponents, with the goal of being the last chef remaining with money left.

The first season consisted of nine episodes, with the finale airing in July 2025. The show featured a panel of judges including Maneet Chauhan, Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, Aarti Sequeira, and Jet Tila. The cast was led by host Brian Malarkey. The show has a runtime of 60 minutes per episode.