Food Network Star (season 8)

The eighth season of the American reality television series "Food Network Star" premiered Sunday, May 13, 2012 and consisted of 11 episodes. The format for the eighth season changed to three 5-member teams, each coached by a Food Network host — Alton Brown, Bobby Flay or Giada De Laurentiis. This season viewers had the opportunity to follow the show (#Star) or their favorite team (#TeamAlton, #TeamBobby or #TeamGiada) on Twitter.
Contestants.
Eliminated.
"(in order of elimination)"
Episode summaries.
Week 1: Impossible Beginnings.
The contestants were introduced and chosen by their mentors.
Original Air Date: May 13, 2012
Week 2: NYC on the Go.
Original Air Date: May 20, 2012
Week 3: Dessert Chopping Block.
Original Air Date: May 27, 2012
Week 4: Fashion Week Food Makeover.
Original Air Date: June 3, 2012
Week 5: Guy Live.
Original Air Date: June 10, 2012
Week 6: Iron Chef Food Court.
Original Air Date: June 17, 2012
Week 7: Meet the Press-ure.
Original Air Date: June 24, 2012
Week 8: Deen Family Beach Party.
Original Air Date: July 1, 2012
Week 9: Deliciously Unpredictable Demos.
Original Air Date: July 8, 2012
Week 10: Pilot Green Lights.
Original Air Date: July 15, 2012
Week 11: Finale: A Star is Born.
Original Air Date: July 22, 2012