Netflix’s record-breaking Korean cooking competition Culinary Class Wars returns with Season 2, dropping episodes every Tuesday through January 2026. Here’s your complete viewing schedule for the White Spoon vs. Black Spoon showdown.
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Culinary Class Wars Season 2 Release Schedule
| Episode Batch | Release Date | Time (Various Zones) | Episodes Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batch 1 | December 16, 2025 | 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET / 8 AM GMT / 5 PM KST | Episodes 1-3 |
| Batch 2 | December 23, 2025 | 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET / 8 AM GMT / 5 PM KST | Episodes 4-7 |
| Batch 3 | December 30, 2025 | 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET / 8 AM GMT / 5 PM KST | Episodes 8-10 |
| Season Finale | January 6, 2026 | 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET / 8 AM GMT / 5 PM KST | Episodes 11-13 |
What’s New in Season 2?
Season 2 intensifies with two hidden White Spoon chefs disguised as Black Spoons, disrupting the hierarchy. Features 100 chefs: 20 elite White Spoons vs. 80 Black Spoon underdogs competing under aliases.
Notable competitors: Jung Ho-young, Sam Kim, Raymon Kim.
New rules: Regional ingredient duels, tougher eliminations, pure blind tastings.
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How to Watch
Stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide with subtitles. Each episode runs ~70 minutes.
Tip: Episodes drop 3 AM ET Tuesday mornings (5 PM KST). Set reminders to avoid social media spoilers.
Season 1’s Success
Season 1 dominated Netflix’s Global Top 10 (Non-English) for three weeks—unprecedented for Korean unscripted content. Ranked #1 in Gallup Korea’s September 2024 survey. Blind judging lets Black Spoon chefs upset established stars through pure taste.
Episode 3 Cliffhanger
December 16’s drop ended with Venerable Sunjae vs. Dweji Gomtang in a pine nut duel. Judges couldn’t decide, leaving the outcome for December 23’s batch—ensuring viewers return for more White vs. Black Spoon matchups.
Visit the official Netflix page to start watching now!
FAQs
Q: Can I binge all episodes immediately?
A: No, Season 2 uses staggered releases. Episodes arrive in Tuesday batches: Batch 1 (Eps 1-3) launched December 16, Batch 2 (Eps 4-7) drops December 23, Batch 3 (Eps 8-10) arrives December 30, and finale (Eps 11-13) releases January 6, 2026. You’ll need three weeks from premiere to watch the complete season.
Q: Why do Black Spoon chefs use aliases instead of real names?
A: The alias system removes reputation bias, ensuring judges evaluate purely on taste rather than fame. Only the champion reveals their true identity. This levels the playing field—a street food specialist can defeat Michelin-starred chefs through superior flavor. Aliases like “Three-Star Killer” build mystery and intrigue throughout rounds.
