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Season 1

  • S01E01 Selena + Ludo Lefebvre

    • August 13, 2020
    • HBO Max

    Selena welcomes us into her new place - where she’s quarantined with her Nana, Papa, and best friends Liz and Raquelle - as she improves her nonexistent cooking skills with the help of legendary French chef and restaurateur Ludo Lefebvre. While Selena’s housemates act as sous-chefs, Ludo’s wife Krissy steps in as videographer and translator extraordinaire. Selena’s at her house, Ludo’s at his, and they’re attempting to make a French omelet and cheese souffle, together (apart)

  • S01E02 Selena + Antonia Lofaso

    • August 13, 2020
    • HBO Max

    Using her signature feel-good cooking style, executive chef and cookbook author Antonia Lofaso helps Selena whip up her first seafood tostada - and while Selena’s a shrimp-peeling natural, she and the octopus may have...creative differences. As Liz and Raquelle cheer her on from the sidelines, Selena musters up the courage to face the tentacles.

  • S01E03 Selena + Candice Kumai

    • August 13, 2020
    • HBO Max

    “Golden girl of wellness” Candice Kumai heats up Selena’s kitchen with her Japanese grandmother’s special spicy miso ramen recipe, infused with a health-forward California twist. Next, while they talk girl power, boys, and finding love in quarantine, Selena tries not to burn dessert: matcha chocolate chip cookies.

  • S01E04 Selena + Roy Choi

    • August 20, 2020
    • HBO Max

    Selena teams up with the godfather of the modern food truck movement, Roy Choi, to make some dangerously delicious Korean BBQ breakfast tacos and Hawaiian malasadas. As Roy masterfully incorporates Selena’s suggestions into his recipes in real-time, a surprise guest pops in to cheer Chef Gomez on. Let’s just hope our girl doesn’t get distracted by the cute boy on her line.

  • S01E05 Selena + Jon and Vinny

    • August 20, 2020
    • HBO Max

    Selena bows down to two iconic chefs who’ve been behind many, many dinners in her life: restaurateurs, authors, and BFFs Jon and Vinny. Together, they attempt to make roasted chicken with cilantro sauce and a tomato bruschetta appetizer - but will the chicken’s grimy inside bits make this a recipe for disaster for Selena?

  • S01E06 Selena + Nancy Silverton

    • August 20, 2020
    • HBO Max

    The great Nancy Silverton helps Selena craft an ambitious vegetable buffet - but before Selena and her friends can dig into the stunning multi-color bounty, a series of hilarious technical difficulties brings Selena’s kitchen to its knees. Will dinner be served? TBD.

  • S01E07 Selena + Angelo Sosa

    • August 27, 2020
    • HBO Max

    Culinary director and restaurateur Angelo Sosa enrolls Selena in two core classes: Guac 101 and Wok 101. As the duo go back to basics to chef up the perfect guacamole and Baja-style fried rice, Angelo shares a kitchen secret with his skeptical pupil: any three sweet, sour, and salty ingredients can create the perfect flavour profile, as long as the balance is just right.

  • S01E08 Selena + Tanya Holland

    • August 27, 2020
    • HBO Max

    Bay Area legend Tanya Holland connects Selena to her Southern roots with a mouthwatering soul food feast. With crispy, delicious buttermilk fried chicken and fresh-baked cheddar scallion biscuits on the menu, this is not a meal to be missed!

  • S01E09 Selena + Daniel Holzman

    • August 27, 2020
    • HBO Max

    Daniel Holzman, the mastermind behind The Meatball Shop, puts Selena to work with one of the most ambitious (and delicious) meals she’s cooked to date: mini chicken meatballs paired with gnocchi made from scratch. Can she pull off the daunting culinary feat, or will her journey end with her struggle to use the wine opener?

  • S01E10 Selena + Nyesha Arrington

    • August 27, 2020
    • HBO Max

    Southern California chef Nyesha Arrington guides Selena through cooking two delicious meals: pan-seared branzino with spiced tomato-coconut sauce (for humans) and home cooked doggy biscuits (for...doggies), allowing Selena to show off all her new skills before toasting her accomplishments with her iconic sous chefs, grandparents, and friends.

Season 2

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Selena + Aarti Sequeira: Friendsgiving

    • November 19, 2020
    • HBO Max

    Known for elevating classic American dishes with Indian flavors, TV chef, cookbook author, and journalist Aarti Sequeira whips up a tandoori butter turkey breast and colorful side dishes that might just revolutionize Selena’s favorite holiday, Thanksgiving.

  • S02E01 Selena + Curtis Stone

    • January 21, 2021
    • HBO Max

    Michelin-starred chef Curtis Stone adds perfectly cooked steak sandwiches to Selena’s arsenal. And for dessert? Key lime pie parfaits!

  • S02E02 Selena + JJ Johnson

    • January 21, 2021
    • HBO Max

    James Beard Award-winning author, chef, and humanitarian JJ Johnson leaves Selena’s household speechless with a flavor-packed seafood gumbo.

  • S02E03 Selena + José Andrés

    • January 21, 2021
    • HBO Max

    It’s tapas time as chef, restauranteur, and humanitarian José Andrés shows Selena that sometimes, the most delicious dishes don’t call for precise recipes.

  • S02E04 Selena + Marcus Samuelsson

    • January 28, 2021
    • HBO Max

    Internationally acclaimed chef, restaurant owner, and bestselling author Marcus Samuelsson coaches Selena through a heartwarming salmon dish (and her fear of fish guts).

  • S02E05 Selena + Kelis Rogers

    • January 28, 2021
    • HBO Max

    Singer/songwriter, cookbook author, and classically trained chef Kelis Rogers dials-in from her sustainable farm in Temecula, CA to introduce Selena to a decadent oxtail yuca poutine recipe and a quick 'n easy fruit buckle.

  • S02E06 Selena + Jordan Andino

    • January 28, 2021
    • HBO Max

    New York City-based TV chef and judge Jordan Andino lights up Selena's kitchen with a meal that embodies the unique flavor profile of Filipino cooking: chicken adobo with jasmine rice followed by jackfruit and plantain turon for dessert.

  • S02E07 Selena + Marcela Valladolid

    • February 4, 2021
    • HBO Max

    On a mission to demystify a traditional mole recipe, chef and author Marcela Valladolid helps Selena connect to her Mexican roots with shredded chicken mole enchiladas.

  • S02E08 Selena + Evan Funke

    • February 4, 2021
    • HBO Max

    Two-time James Beard Award-nominated chef and cookbook author Evan Funke hosts a masterclass in handmade pasta.

  • S02E09 Selena + Graham Elliot

    • February 4, 2021
    • HBO Max

    Two-time Michelin-starred chef, TV host, and author Graham Elliott puts his unique spin on a mouthwatering hamburger and deconstructed Caesar salad.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Selena + Kwame Onwuachi

    • October 28, 2021
    • HBO Max

    Sparks fly in James Beard Award winner Kwame Onwuachi’s stress-free virtual kitchen as he introduces Selena to traditional Nigerian food – jollof rice, chicken in red stew, and fried plantains – for Sunday supper.

  • S03E02 Selena + Ayesha Curry

    • October 28, 2021
    • HBO Max

    Bestselling cookbook author Ayesha Curry teaches superfan Selena how to make the ultimate game day watch party spread of hot honey chicken sandwiches, sweet chili chickpeas, and prosciutto wrapped dates.

  • S03E03 Selena + Aarón Sánchez

    • October 28, 2021
    • HBO Max

    It’s time for a full-blown seafood soirée as fellow Texan Aarón Sánchez guides Selena through assembling a tower of sheer deliciousness, from crab ravigote to mango lobster ceviche. Oh, you fancy huh?!

  • S03E04 Selena + Fabio Viviani

    • November 4, 2021
    • HBO Max

    Ambassador of Italian cuisine Fabio Viviani joins Selena for a carb-fest filled with his signature pan pizza, focaccia, and tomato jam on toast – the perfect spread for game night at Selena’s!

  • S03E05 Selena + Richard Blais

    • November 4, 2021
    • HBO Max

    James Beard nominee Richard Blais is on a mission to make a very special birthday a smashing success. With Selena’s little sister Gracie acting as her sous-chef, it’s time to tackle nachos and ice cream sundaes!

  • S03E06 Selena + Padma Lakshmi

    • November 4, 2021
    • HBO Max

    Renowned food expert Padma Lakshmi treats Selena’s crew to a south Indian style ladies’ brunch, complete with sweet ‘n’ sour shrimp curry, coconut rice, and – because brunch would be nothing without a yummy drink – homemade masala chai.

  • S03E07 Selena + Esther Choi

    • November 11, 2021
    • HBO Max

    Chef and restaurateur Esther Choi helps Selena pull off a mouthwatering Korean BBQ feast, complete with marinated short rib and spicy pork, cucumber kimchi, and more.

  • S03E08 Selena + Sophia Roe

    • November 11, 2021
    • HBO Max

    Chef and wellness expert Sophia Roe guides Selena through unfamiliar territory with a plant-based picnic of tofu lettuce wraps, mushroom meatballs, and sweet potato salad, proving just how flavorful vegetarian food can be.

  • S03E09 Selena + Gabe Kennedy

    • November 11, 2021
    • HBO Max

    Feel-good chef Gabe Kennedy introduces Selena to a date night meal that’s sure to make the heart sing: black cod cooked en papillote with Basque cheesecake for dessert.

  • S03E10 Selena + Jamie Oliver

    • November 11, 2021
    • HBO Max

    Legendary chef Jamie Oliver dials in from across the pond to help Selena prepare for her favorite time of year, taking Christmas lunch to the next level with dukkah roast chicken, Eaton mess, and more.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Selena + Ludo Lefebvre

    • August 18, 2022
    • HBO Max

    Selena’s cooking journey comes full circle as her very first instructor Ludo Lefebvre returns to see just how much she’s grown as they grill up sole with burnt tomato and sorrel, plus a dessert of pineapple with spicy banana caramel sauce.

  • S04E02 Selena + Kristen Kish

    • August 18, 2022
    • HBO Max

    Chef, TV host, and fast-food enthusiast Kristen Kish helps Selena elevate a childhood-inspired summertime spread of Mexican street corn, glazed carrots, cheesy chickpea fried broccoli, and a strawberry vuzu dessert.

  • S04E03 Selena + DeVonn Francis

    • August 18, 2022
    • HBO Max

    Artist, activist, and chef DeVonn Francis guides Selena through an elevated Jamaican meal of torched banana cake and banana leaf roasted snapper – but will her first kitchen injury and an attempt at opening a coconut derail the meal?

  • S04E04 Selena + Rachael Ray

    • August 25, 2022
    • HBO Max

    Emmy Award-winning television icon Rachael Ray helps Selena treat her Nana and Papa to a delicious date night meal of beer battered fish and elote salad, complete with a Michelada prepared by Rachael’s husband, John.

  • S04E05 Selena + Nick DiGiovanni

    • August 25, 2022
    • HBO Max

    Social media cooking star Nick DiGiovanni challenges Selena to create homemade pesto pasta served inside an 80-pound cheese wheel – but only after she enlists Papa’s help getting it from the front door to her kitchen.

  • S04E06 Selena + Adrienne Cheatham

    • August 25, 2022
    • HBO Max

    Prestigious New York chef Adrienne Cheatham immerses Selena in the world of French cooking with an ambitious brunch of poached salmon and grits, all topped with fresh hollandaise sauce.

  • S04E07 Selena + Matty Matheson

    • September 1, 2022
    • HBO Max

    Internet sensation and restaurant owner Matty Matheson – a big personality with an even bigger meal planned – walks Selena through Miami-style ribs and hello dolly bars for one of the most delicious (and musical) meals yet!

  • S04E08 Selena + Priya Krishna

    • September 1, 2022
    • HBO Max

    Food journalist, cookbook author, and YouTube personality Priya Krishna guides Selena through an easy and delicious “Indian-ish” lunch of Dahi toast with cilantro chutney, a veggie-filled Kachumber, and refreshing Shikanji.

  • S04E09 Selena + Paola Velez

    • September 1, 2022
    • HBO Max

    James Beard nominee, acclaimed pastry chef, and activist Paola Velez lives up to her impressive resume as she helps Selena create an indulgent, sweet, and savory menu featuring a chocolate cookie icebox cake and beef empanadas.

  • S04E10 Selena + Gordon Ramsay

    • September 1, 2022
    • HBO Max

    For her first-ever in-person lesson, Selena is joined by legendary chef Gordon Ramsay. But with butter-basted steak, pan-seared scallops, and more on an ambitious menu, will Selena be able to keep up with his rapid-fire instruction?