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Face Off

2011–2018 · 13 seasons · Syfy

New and upcoming (2026 and later)

Out this year, or not out yet.

Nothing from this stretch is close enough to be worth putting in front of you.

The last five years (2021 to 2025)

Current, and all of it watchable now.

Is It Cake?

2022–2024 · 3 seasons · Netflix
NetflixNetflix Standard with Ads
Naked and Afraid of LoveNaked and Afraid of LoveCulinary Class WarsCulinary Class WarsBeast GamesBeast GamesSquid Game: The ChallengeSquid Game: The ChallengePhysical: 100Physical: 100Sexy BeastsSexy BeastsPhysical: AsiaPhysical: Asia

Five to fifteen years back (2011 to 2020)

Recent enough that everyone can still find it, old enough to be finished.

MasterChef Junior

2013–2024 · 9 seasons · FOX
competition
Hulu
Guy's Grocery GamesGuy's Grocery GamesCutthroat KitchenCutthroat KitchenSugar RushSugar RushBattleBotsBattleBotsThe VoiceThe VoiceMasterchef ItalyMasterchef ItalyNailed It!Nailed It!

Older than fifteen years (before 2011)

The back catalogue, where the closest match often is.

Chopped

2009–2026 · 64 seasons · Food Network
Disney PlusHuluHBO Max Amazon Channel
America's Next Top ModelAmerica's Next Top ModelThe Biggest LoserThe Biggest LoserWorst Cooks in AmericaWorst Cooks in AmericaThe Celebrity ApprenticeThe Celebrity ApprenticeThe Great British Bake OffThe Great British Bake OffAmerican Ninja WarriorAmerican Ninja WarriorMasterChef AustraliaMasterChef Australia

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