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  • 2010-08-02T17:00:00Z on Channel 5
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  • 10h 25m (25 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
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.

25 episodes

Series Premiere

2010-08-02T17:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2010-08-02T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-08-03T17:00:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 2010-08-03T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-08-04T17:00:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

1x03 Episode 3

  • 2010-08-04T17:00:00Z25m

The candidates continue to try and impress Julie.

2010-08-05T17:00:00Z

1x04 Episode 4

1x04 Episode 4

  • 2010-08-05T17:00:00Z25m

Tina who is a busy mother of two and self-employed beauty therapist Sophie attempt to Julie Williams today.

2010-08-06T17:00:00Z

1x05 Episode 5

1x05 Episode 5

  • 2010-08-06T17:00:00Z25m

The four remaining hopefuls learn their fate as salon owner Julie makes her final decision as to who has got the job.

2010-08-09T17:00:00Z

1x06 Episode 6

1x06 Episode 6

  • 2010-08-09T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-08-10T17:00:00Z

1x07 Episode 7

1x07 Episode 7

  • 2010-08-10T17:00:00Z25m

Kevin and Sam battle it out today as they both hope to impress their prospective new boss in their own homes.

2010-08-11T17:00:00Z

1x08 Episode 8

1x08 Episode 8

  • 2010-08-11T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-08-12T17:00:00Z

1x09 Episode 9

1x09 Episode 9

  • 2010-08-12T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-08-13T17:00:00Z

1x10 Episode 10

1x10 Episode 10

  • 2010-08-13T17:00:00Z25m

The four remaining candidates have one last chance to try and impress Mark before he decides who has got the job as promotions manager

2010-08-16T17:00:00Z

1x11 Episode 11

1x11 Episode 11

  • 2010-08-16T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-08-17T17:00:00Z

1x12 Episode 12

1x12 Episode 12

  • 2010-08-17T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-08-18T17:00:00Z

1x13 Episode 13

1x13 Episode 13

  • 2010-08-18T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-08-19T17:00:00Z

1x14 Episode 14

1x14 Episode 14

  • 2010-08-19T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-08-20T17:00:00Z

1x15 Episode 15

1x15 Episode 15

  • 2010-08-20T17:00:00Z25m

The four remaing hopefuls have one last challenge to face before Gill decides who has got the job.

2010-08-23T17:00:00Z

1x16 Episode 16

1x16 Episode 16

  • 2010-08-23T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-08-24T17:00:00Z

1x17 Episode 17

1x17 Episode 17

  • 2010-08-24T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-08-25T17:00:00Z

1x18 Episode 18

1x18 Episode 18

  • 2010-08-25T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-08-26T17:00:00Z

1x19 Episode 19

1x19 Episode 19

  • 2010-08-26T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-08-27T17:00:00Z

1x20 Episode 20

1x20 Episode 20

  • 2010-08-27T17:00:00Z25m

The four remaining candidates have one last chance to impress Michael before he decides who has go the job.

2010-09-06T17:00:00Z

1x21 Episode 21

1x21 Episode 21

  • 2010-09-06T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-09-07T17:00:00Z

1x22 Episode 22

1x22 Episode 22

  • 2010-09-07T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-09-08T17:00:00Z

1x23 Episode 23

1x23 Episode 23

  • 2010-09-08T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-09-09T17:00:00Z

1x24 Episode 24

1x24 Episode 24

  • 2010-09-09T17:00:00Z25m

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.

2010-09-10T17:00:00Z

1x25 Episode 25

1x25 Episode 25

  • 2010-09-10T17:00:00Z25m

The four remaining candidates have one last chance to impress Anestis Cobella before he decides who has go the job.

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