Rachael Ray: Rachael's Daytime Talkshow

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Week of April 30

"Let's Make a Deal" with Wayne Brady & Kate Walsh

May 1, 2012

Who's behind door number one? It's Let's Make a Deal host Wayne Brady pitting Rachael against Kate Walsh to see who can win huge prizes for her half of the audience! Plus, the Private Practice star gives you the scoop on the season finale and the beauty products she carries in her makeup bag. Then, Rach is unveiling a brand-new burger that features sausage as the star!
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Jenna Fischer's Office Games & 3 Kitchen Whiz Kids

May 2, 2012

It's day three of "Game Show Week" and Jenna Fischer is the latest star to battle it out against Rach when they tackle three classic "office" games! Then, Rachael gets some company in the kitchen from three whiz kids who are already culinary pros, including a 7-year-old showing Rach and Buddy Valastro who's the "Pizza Boss!"
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The Return of Jarod the Animal Guy & Cybill Shepherd

May 3, 2012

It's been a year since Jarod stopped by with his adorable creatures and creepy crawlers, but will Rachael be in a welcoming mood when he challenges her to guess, "What Am I Touching?" Then, The Client List's Cybill Shepherd spills secrets about her famed leading men, and for dinner it's Rachael's "Rachel" Patty Melts.
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Ryan O'Neal & Rach's Cash Cab Challenge

May 4, 2012

We're ending "Game Show Week" with a bang as Rachael becomes the last person ever to take a ride in the "Cash Cab" — but how will she fare? Then, almost three years after the loss of Farrah Fawcett, her love Ryan O'Neal reveals the truth about his own battle with cancer and shares intimate details about his 30-year romance with the iconic beauty.
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Week of May 7

Embarrassing Sex Questions with Co-Host Carson Daly

May 7, 2012

The Voice's Carson Daly steps in as Rachael’s co-host and we're making him feel right at home ... that is until we start talking about sex! Will these intimate questions make Rach's wingman blush? Plus, The Avengers' Cobie Smulders has the scoop on the all-star cast of this blockbuster movie, and Carson volunteers for fry cook duty as Rach whips up her latest pork sandwiches!
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Coast-to-Coast Recipes with Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis & Jessica Seinfeld

May 8, 2012

You're invited to join on us on a coast-to-coast eating adventure without leaving your house! Giada De Laurentiis covers the West Coast with a California-inspired salad, Bobby Flay whips up a Florida feast and Buddy Valastro hits the Windy City to uncover Chicago's most delicious secrets. Then, need something healthy for the kids? Jessica Seinfeld has you covered!
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Fashion Fixes for Turkey Necks, Bat Wings & Crow's Feet

May 9, 2012

Fashion guru Clinton Kelly is showing you how to use your clothes to fix what you'd like to change about your body, whether it's your arms, neck or back fat! Then, wish you could instantly enhance your cleavage, add a bit of bump to your rump or put an end to wrinkles? Our "Instant Human Lab" is looking for possible solutions! What's for dinner? Spanish Fish Tacos.
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The "All-American" Hot Dog Show

May 10, 2012

Don't miss Rachael's ode to the hot dog with three mind-blowing twists on this summertime favorite, including Hot Dog Fries! Then, Gretta's at-home spa guide gets you ready for the warmer weather with tanning and waxing for less, and Bear Grylls is back to face a safari challenge while answering your questions right in our studio!
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Mother's Day Makeovers with Suzanne Somers & Nancy O'Dell

May 11, 2012

Moms take care of everyone else all year round, so we're giving them the mother of all makeover shows! The ageless Suzanne Somers shares her beauty tips in an age-defying transformation for a deserving mom, and two sets of twins are doing their own double-takes when their mom gets the Hollywood treatment from Entertainment Tonight's Nancy O'Dell. Plus, enjoy Sunday's festivities with Rachael's breakfast, lunch or dinner ideas!
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Week of May 14

One-Skillet Meal with Co-Host Dr. Phil

May 14, 2012

It's "Co-Host Monday" and we're turning Dr. Phil into "Dr. Grill" as he heads to the kitchen to whip up his favorite Sunday one-skillet meal! Then, he's prescribing some fashion medicine for a few style-challenged guys to spiff up their weekend looks for summer. And for dinner, Dr. Phil is helping Rachael with a Sliced Steak & Potato Salad!
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Jerry Springer & Bob Harper's "Skinny Rules" for Your Food

May 15, 2012

Jerry Springer is taking the ride of his life while answering rapid-fire audience questions in a round of "Ring Around the Springer"! Then, The Biggest Loser's Bob Harper spills his "skinny rules" for figuring out five common ingredients on your food labels, including some that might surprise you. What's for dinner? A mouth-watering marinated Greek chicken sandwich!
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Chef Curtis Stone's Instant Meal Challenge

May 16, 2012

Our newest game has Curtis Stone spinning a wheel to let the fates decide the cuisine of his next recipe, but can this seasoned chef cook up an international meal on the fly? Then, Rach hopes her crispy chicken tenders will tempt Chandra Wilson into spilling some secrets about the Grey's Anatomy finale, and don't miss a live performance by singer James McCartney!
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For the First Time Ever: Ellen & Portia de Rossi!

May 17, 2012

Ellen DeGeneres joins the chat when wife Portia de Rossi is in the kitchen with Rach sharing their favorite veggie recipes! Plus, Rachael adds a few meat-free dishes of her own, including a Potato Fontina Pizza. Then, Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis are dropping by, but this time their creation doesn't involve the kitchen — they're pulling off a surprise makeover!
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Bill O'Reilly & the "Best Griller in America"

May 18, 2012

The controversial Bill O'Reilly is here, but will he get smoked in a round of daytime grilling as Rach asks him about Dancing with the Stars, his hidden talents and more? Then, three grill masters are facing off with their best summertime dishes to claim the title of the "Best Griller in America"! Plus, the lovely Norah Jones drops by for a performance from her latest album.
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Week of May 21

Dr. Oz Gives Rachael a Physical

May 21, 2012

It's our final "Co-Host Monday" and the doctor is in! Dr. Oz joins Rachael for the show and he's giving her a physical right in our studio with tips you can use at your next exam. Then, chef Seamus Mullen shows you foods that could help keep you in good health, and Rach adds her superfoods with a Caesar-style Kale Pesto!
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Rach's Cooking Glossary

May 22, 2012

We know cooking isn’t always a breeze, so Rachael is breaking it down and answering your questions with her best culinary tips! Then, Cake Boss tackles dessert with his baking basics for homemade cupcakes and frosting, and salon pro Ted Gibson treats you to some pampering by showing you how to pull off the latest hairstyles!
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Rachael’s First Ever Burger Show

May 23, 2012

Just in time for grilling season, Rachael and her favorite foodies are paying tribute to the mighty burger! Get more than a dozen mouthwatering ideas from Rach, Michael Symon and Katie Lee with recipes guaranteed to deliver burger bliss. Plus, dress up any burger with six toppings in six minutes, and take a sneak peek inside Rachael’s brand-new cookbook, The Book of Burger, which you can enter for a chance to win!
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Rachael's Wine & Cheese Party

May 24, 2012

Before you host your weekend shindig, get our experts' tips for cheese and fine wines at prices that will lift your spirits! Plus, Rachael offers up Garlic-Sherry Burgers for the main dish, and save room for dessert because Dynasty legend Linda Evans is baking her apple pie with a dash of celebrity food gossip.
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'80s Makeovers & French Onion Dip Burgers

May 25, 2012

One viewer whose look is totally stuck in the '80s is getting a fashion-forward makeover to bring her back to the future! Plus, Footloose’s Julianne Hough shares how she channeled her high school dance moves for the film, and Rach gets you ready for the holiday weekend with French Onion Dip Burgers!
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Week of May 28

Memorial Day at the Farmers Market

May 28, 2012

Spend the holiday at the farmers market as we show you where to get the best deals and how to navigate the latest crops, and then it's off to the kitchen to turn those spring veggies into a delicious meal! Plus, Hollywood's hot new star Shailene Woodley whips up a healthy warm-weather treat — an Iced Hot Chocolate Smoothie.
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Weight-Loss Makeovers & a Deviled Egg-Inspired Dinner

May 29, 2012

Two inspiring teens lost almost 150 pounds combined on the MTV hit I Used to Be Fat, and now style guru Kyan Douglas is putting the finishing touches on their amazing transformations with head-to-toe makeovers! Then, meet a woman who gave lunch to a hungry boy 25 years ago and changed both of their lives forever. What's for dinner? Deviled Ham and Asparagus Croque Madame with Deviled Eggs!
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Save vs. Spend Fashion & Smash's Megan Hilty

May 30, 2012

Think you can spot a bargain? Play along with the audience as Gretta shows you how to get designer looks for less in "Save vs. Spend: The Essentials!" Then, join us for dinner theater as Smash's Megan Hilty sings for her supper — Mac 'n' Cheese with Parsnips and Roasted Cauliflower. Plus, the next time your favorite piece of furniture takes a beating, should you fix it or forget it? HGTV's John Gidding has the answers.
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White House BBQ with First Lady Michelle Obama

May 31, 2012

Rachael takes the field trip of a lifetime as she heads to Washington to check out the White House kitchen garden with the ultimate VIP tour guide — First Lady Michelle Obama! She's giving us the scoop on her brand-new book, American Grown, as she and Rach fire up the grill for a barbecue in one of the most famous backyards in history. Plus, Rachael snags an "exclusive" interview with the fuzziest member of the family — their dog Bo!
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