Why "The Next Food Network Star" Is The Best Show On The Food Network

It's got a little bit of everything.

1. It shows all the different aspects of having your own show on Food Network and what really goes into it

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And it is by no means a simple task.

2. It is basically the food version of "Project Runway"

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Will they create their dish in time? Will it be cooked perfectly? Will they bomb their presentation?

*In Tim Gunn voice* "Chefs, you've got one hour! Make it work!"

3. It is also the food version of "The Bachelor"

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You get the chance to pick your favorite and pray that they make it another week. It's a pretty emotional process. Also, there is tons of drama. Viewers see interviews with the cast, where chefs give sassy comments.

4. It is the food version of "American Idol"

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They have to perform on camera, and viewers get to vote during the last week. They also have Star Salvation: a separate competition for those who were kicked off early on. So it's pretty similar to the save on "American Idol." Pictured above is a contestant, Matthew, who got kicked off pretty early on.

5. It is one of the most quotable reality/competition/food shows

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Here are some quotes from this season:

"My divorce was way prettier than what's happening right now." - Emilia

"I can barely say my name in 30 seconds! I talk a whole lot!" - Sita

Everything that Arnold says is funny.

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6. Your favorite chefs from Food Network make appearances

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Anne Burrell, Guy Fieri, Alex Guarnaschelli, Alton Brown, and of course Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis

7. There is always a happy ending

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One person gets their own show on the Food Network. Sometimes, even those who did not win end up getting shows on the Cooking Channel.