Sweet Genius

Sweet Genius
GenreReality
Written byAmanda Hulsey
Presented byRon Ben-Israel
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes34
Production
Executive producersLinda Lea
Donna MacLetchie
ProducerJessica Carbrera
Production locationAmerica
EditorsBrian Gale
Daniel J. Moratti
Gregg Paine
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time41 to 43 minutes
(excluding commercials)
Production companyJane Street Entertainment
Original release
NetworkFood Network
ReleaseSeptember 22, 2011 (2011-09-22) –
January 24, 2013 (2013-01-24)
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Sweet Genius is an American reality-based cooking television series on the Food Network. The series is hosted by pastry chef Ron Ben-Israel.[1] The premise of the show pits four chefs, of confectionery and pastry, against one another to compete for a chance to win $10,000 based on the creativity and taste of each dish. The first season premiered on September 22, 2011.[2] Season two debuted on March 15, 2012.[3] Season 3 premiered on October 18, 2012, ending on January 24, 2013.[4]

  1. ^ Sweet Genius on FoodNetwork.com
  2. ^ "Food Network Hits A "Sweet" Spot With Ron Ben-Israle's New Primetime Series "Sweet Genius"". The Futon Critic. August 23, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  3. ^ "Chefs Strive for "Sweet" Success With Ron Ben-Israel in New Season of "Sweet Genius"". The Futon Critic. February 14, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  4. ^ "Master Pastry Chef Ron Ben-Israel Returns for Third Season of "Sweet Genius" on Food Network". The Futon Critic. September 14, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2012.