The Boss Is Coming to Dinner
The Boss Is Coming to Dinner
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First Aired: September 22nd, 2010
Status: Ended
Air Time: Daily, 06:00 PM
Network: Channel 5
Summary: The Boss Is Coming to Dinner was an Australian programme, based on the UK version. The series is by Shine Australia for the Nine Network. The show see three nervous applicants will host a dinner party in their own home to impress their potential employer. After an evening at their homes, the candidates all take part in an employment challenge, where the boss reduces the field from three to two. The top two are then invited to the boss’s home for dinner and the final judgement. On 1 October 2010, Channel Nine dropped the whole series following low ratings, leaving behind some of the remaining unaired episodes.
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# of Episodes: 25
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Season 1
Episode 1: Episode 1
Air Date: August 2nd, 2010
Summary: Both Holly and Lizzie want to work for celebrity salon owner Julie Williams. Julie though is unimpressed by Holly's constant partying and Lizzie's nervousness.
Episode 2: Episode 2
Air Date: August 3rd, 2010
Summary: Liz ends up sacrificing her 21st birthday celebrations to meet with Julie whilst unemployed Emma hopes her enthusiasm and three course dinner will make an impression that will not be forgotten. Both the girl's mums are determined to put in a good word for their respective daughters.
Episode 3: Episode 3
Air Date: August 4th, 2010
Summary: The candidates continue to try and impress Julie.
Episode 4: Episode 4
Air Date: August 5th, 2010
Summary: Tina who is a busy mother of two and self-employed beauty therapist Sophie attempt to Julie Williams today.
Episode 5: Episode 5
Air Date: August 6th, 2010
Summary: The four remaining hopefuls learn their fate as salon owner Julie makes her final decision as to who has got the job.
Episode 6: Episode 6
Air Date: August 9th, 2010
Summary: Casting agent Mark Summers is looking to recruit a new artist promotions manager. Elin tries to win Mark over by creating a Scandinavian feast. Jake uses an old friend to cook the meal as he hopes to impress.
Episode 7: Episode 7
Air Date: August 10th, 2010
Summary: Kevin and Sam battle it out today as they both hope to impress their prospective new boss in their own homes.
Episode 8: Episode 8
Air Date: August 11st, 2010
Summary: Ex-casting agent Michelle attempts to impress Mark by cooking a home-cooked lasagne. Michelle manages to make a good first impression with Mark but things start to go downhill when he asks her questions her on the subject of her failed business. Nick creates an exotic jambalaya to try and impress Mark.
Episode 9: Episode 9
Air Date: August 12nd, 2010
Summary: Gavin turns to his step mum Anita for help in creating a summer buffet of fried chicken, salad and sandwiches in his efforts to Mark. Aleksandra creates a traditional Bosnian octopus salad for Mark as she tries to impress.
Episode 10: Episode 10
Air Date: August 13rd, 2010
Summary: The four remaining candidates have one last chance to try and impress Mark before he decides who has got the job as promotions manager
Episode 11: Episode 11
Air Date: August 16th, 2010
Summary: Tam ropes in partner Gabby and her pet dog Albus to help make a good impression on dog grooming guru Gill East. Sasha's dinner menu ends up leaving Gill with very little time to grill her.
Episode 12: Episode 12
Air Date: August 17th, 2010
Summary: Veterinary nurse Kate is able to impress dog-grooming guru Gill with her experience and her well-trained dog. Mhairi's hopes that her secret weapon which is a group of poodles will impress.
Episode 13: Episode 13
Air Date: August 18th, 2010
Summary: John's good looks and excellent cuisine as well as his experience in dog training manage to impress Gill. Gill next meets busy mum Nicky, who has four boisterous dogs of her own but is used to cutting human hair and not dogs.
Episode 14: Episode 14
Air Date: August 19th, 2010
Summary: Emma hopes that her gargantuan feast will impress Gill. Emma's lack of professional experience with animals is a concern for Gill though. Sarah, who has several years' experience of working with dogs and horses under her belt is the second person out to impress Gill.
Episode 15: Episode 15
Air Date: August 20th, 2010
Summary: The four remaing hopefuls have one last challenge to face before Gill decides who has got the job.
Episode 16: Episode 16
Air Date: August 23rd, 2010
Summary: Estate agent Derek Richardson meets the first two candidates hoping to impress him. Polly is a trained beauty therapist and looking for a complete change of career. Ryan works as a security guard and hopes that he will make a good impression.
Episode 17: Episode 17
Air Date: August 24th, 2010
Summary: Grandmother Kathleen hopes that a splendid barbecue will help her impress. Bryce is desperate to impress but his nervousness ends up creating a bad impression.
Episode 18: Episode 18
Air Date: August 25th, 2010
Summary: Derek meets Joe, who has good patter when it comes to selling, but is not as good when it comes to spelling. Jessica hopes to give up her job in a night club and is keen to impress the boss with her confidence.
Episode 19: Episode 19
Air Date: August 26th, 2010
Summary: Nigel impress Michael with his skills in the kitchen and he is also impressed with Nigel's commitment to the property business. Allison creates a chilli-laden stir-fry which pends up being a little too hot for Michael.
Episode 20: Episode 20
Air Date: August 27th, 2010
Summary: The four remaining candidates have one last chance to impress Michael before he decides who has go the job.
Episode 21: Episode 21
Air Date: September 6th, 2010
Summary: Matt from Australia and Karen from the Wirral attempt to impress leading hair stylist Anestis Cobella in their quest to gain employment in his salon in London.
Episode 22: Episode 22
Air Date: September 7th, 2010
Summary: Billy from Hong Kong and Drew, a senior stylist at one of Manchester's leading salons attempt to impress leading hair stylist Anestis Cobella in their quest to gain employment in his salon in London.
Episode 23: Episode 23
Air Date: September 8th, 2010
Summary: Dan from Swansea and Jason, a freelance stylist with 15 years' experience attempt to impress leading hair stylist Anestis Cobella in their quest to gain employment in his salon in London.
Episode 24: Episode 24
Air Date: September 9th, 2010
Summary: Linda and Violetta, who moved to the UK from Bulgaria attempt to impress leading hair stylist Anestis Cobella in their quest to gain employment in his salon in London.
Episode 25: Episode 25
Air Date: September 10th, 2010
Summary: The four remaining candidates have one last chance to impress Anestis Cobella before he decides who has go the job.
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