ABC’s ‘The Chew’ Kicks Off Season Seven With Jim Gaffigan Making His ‘Chew’ Debut During the Week of September 4

‘THE CHEW’ KICKS OFF SEASON SEVEN WITH JIM GAFFIGAN MAKING HIS ‘CHEW’ DEBUT, HARRY CONNICK JR., SUTTON FOSTER, CARTER OOSTERHOUSE AND MORE!

ABC’s “The Chew” celebrates the launch of its seventh season with food, fun and fabulousness! Emmy winning co-hosts – Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall reveal how they spent their summers, including their never-before-seen attempts at new adventures, from beekeeping to surfing. In addition, they welcome celebrities, including Harry Connick Jr., Sutton Foster, Carter Oosterhouse and, making his first-ever visit to the show, Jim Gaffigan.

On Tuesday, September 5, the co-hosts will give away a free vacation to attend a taping of “The Chew” at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival in Orlando, Florida. Taping dates are October 4, 5 and 6, and the programs will air on ABC the following week, October 9-13, at 1 p.m. EDT (check local listings).

And, using the hashtag #YOTC (You on “The Chew”), viewers can submit their photos online, and every day the show will spotlight a viewer image.

Listings for SEPTEMBER 4-8 (subject to change; weekdays, 1:00 p.m. EDT; 12:00 pm PDT; broadcast in stereo) are as follows:

Monday, September 4 – “Grilled Greats and Summer Plates” (OAD: 6/30/17) – Music superstar DJ Khaled (“Grateful”) helps Michael Symon make Cedar Plank Jerk Chicken; Clinton Kelly cooks Sweet and Sour Eggplant Kebabs; Mario Batali takes “The Chew” on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of his four Las Vegas restaurants; Carla Hall shares her dairy-free secret to Banana Ice Cream with Grilled Pineapple.

Tuesday, September 5 – “Season 7 Kick-off!” – The co-hosts give away a trip to EPCOT to see “The Chew”; the co-hosts reveal how they spent their summers and test out one of the season’s hottest food trends. The WNBA Liberty dance troupe, The Timeless Torches, comprised of men and women over 40, busts a move with co-host Carla Hall!

Wednesday, September 6 – “Chew It Yourself” – Harry Connick Jr. (“Harry”) visits the kitchen and whips up delicious fun; Mario Batali and lifestyle expert Carter Oosterhouse teamed up in Michigan this summer to swap skills on vacation.

Thursday, September 7 – “Try Something New” – Sutton Foster (“Younger”) joins Clinton Kelly to create a tempting dish and indulge in some Broadway-style fun; Michael Symon hits the waves in the Hamptons for a hilarious surfing lesson.

Friday, September 8 – “Follow that Food” – Funny man Jim Gaffigan (“Noble Ape Tour”) makes his “Chew” debut with Mario Batali; Clinton Kelly and Michael Symon learn Beekeeping 101 and make a honey-based item. Carla Hall makes an American favorite inspired by her summer road trip.

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